John Bentley

John Bentley

Deceased · Born: Dec 2, 1916 · Died: Aug 13, 2009

Personal Details

BornDec 2, 1916 Sparkhill, Birmingham, England, UK
Spouse
  • Joyce ?

    ( Dec 2, 2025 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Patricia Smith

Biography

John Bentley, a renowned British actor, entered this world on December 2, 1916, in Sparkhill, a charming suburb of Birmingham, England, UK. Throughout his illustrious career, he made a lasting impact on the silver screen, with notable roles in films such as "Calling Paul Temple" (1948),"Salute the Toff" (1951),and "Bombay Waterfront" (1952).

Bentley's personal life was marked by two significant marriages. His first union was with Joyce?, a woman who brought love and companionship into his life. Later, he wed Patricia Smith, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love.

Tragically, John Bentley's life came to a close on August 13, 2009, in Petworth, West Sussex, England, UK. Despite his passing, his legacy as a talented actor continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

1982
Still of the Night
Still of the Night as Night Watchman
1976
The Front
The Front as Bartender
1964
Crossroads
Crossroads as Hugh Mortimer
1961
The Singer Not the Song
The Singer Not the Song as Police Captain
Mary Had a Little...
Mary Had a Little... as Dr. Malcolm Nettel
1960
Alice Through the Looking Box
Alice Through the Looking Box as Inspector Paul Derek
1958
Submarine Seahawk
Submarine Seahawk as Lt. Cmdr. Paul Turner
1957
Istanbul
Istanbul as Insp. R.P. Nural
1956
Escape from the Iron Curtain
Escape from the Iron Curtain as Capt. Philip J. Lawton
Escape in the Sun
Escape in the Sun as Jim Harrison
1955
The Flaw
The Flaw as Paul Oliveri
The Way Out
The Way Out as Det. Sgt. Seagrave
Stolen Assignment
Stolen Assignment as Mike Billings
The Deadliest Sin
The Deadliest Sin as Inspector Kessler
1954
The Last Appointment
The Last Appointment as Mike Billings
The White Huntress
The White Huntress as Paul Dobson
River Beat
River Beat as Det. Insp. Dan Barker
Double Exposure
Double Exposure as Pete Fleming
1953
Black Orchid
Black Orchid as Eric Blair
1952
The Woman's Angle
The Woman's Angle as Renfro Mansell
Bombay Waterfront
Bombay Waterfront as Paul Temple
The Big Frame
The Big Frame as Clark Sutton
Tread Softly
Tread Softly as Keith Gilbert
Salute the Toff
Salute the Toff as The Honourable Richard Rollison
1950
The Happiest Days of Your Life
The Happiest Days of Your Life as Richard Tassell: Staff of Nutbourne
1948
Calling Paul Temple
Calling Paul Temple as Paul Temple