Mark Benton

Mark Benton

60 · Born: Nov 16, 1965

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornNov 16, 1965 Guisborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
Relatives
  • Michael Gunn (Aunt or Uncle)

Biography

Mark's early life unfolded in the Grangetown area of Middlesborough, where he was nurtured by the local community. His educational journey began at the Sarah Metcalf School, a esteemed institution that laid the foundation for his future success. As he progressed, he further honed his skills at Stockton/Billingham Technical College, a renowned hub of learning. Mark's paternal influence, a long distance lorry driver, played a significant role in shaping his life and career. Prior to pursuing his passion for acting at RADA in 1986, Mark showcased his talents on stage in various productions with Middlesborough Youth Theatre. This formative experience proved to be a valuable stepping stone for his future endeavors.

Career

2025
Patience
Patience as Calvin Baxter
2022
Big Tree City
Big Tree City as Major Prickles (voice)
2021
Cyrano
Cyrano as Montfleury
The Nevers
The Nevers as The Colonel
The Syndicate
The Syndicate as Graham Woods
2018
2017
The Halcyon
The Halcyon as Dennis Feldman
2016
Eddie the Eagle
Eddie the Eagle as Richmond the BOA Official
2015
2012
Panto!
Panto! as Francis
Boys on Film 8: Cruel Britannia
Boys on Film 8: Cruel Britannia as Phil (segment "I Don't Care")
2011
Land Girls
Land Girls as Frederick Finch
Waterloo Road
Waterloo Road as Daniel Chalk
2010
My Last Five Girlfriends
My Last Five Girlfriends as Duncan World - Rollercoaster Alan
2009
Flick
Flick as Sgt Miller
2007
The Street
The Street as Wayne Taylor
2006
If I Had You
If I Had You as Harry Fielding
Planespotting
Planespotting as Paul Coppin
2004
The Reckoning
The Reckoning as Sheriff
Quite Ugly One Morning
Quite Ugly One Morning as Darren Mortlake
Lighthouse Hill
Lighthouse Hill as Peter Preston
Gladiatress
Gladiatress as Hermes, Stage Manager
Early Doors
Early Doors as Eddie Bell
2003
The Booze Cruise
The Booze Cruise as Dave Bolton
Cheeky
Cheeky as Big Mick
The Second Coming
The Second Coming as Johnny Tyler
2002
Out of Control
Out of Control as Governor
All or Nothing
All or Nothing as Man at Bar
Barbara
Barbara as Martin Pond
Blow Dry
Blow Dry as George, Journalist #1
1999
Last Christmas
Last Christmas as Father Christmas
Topsy-Turvy
Topsy-Turvy as Mr Price
1997
Career Girls
Career Girls as Ricky Burton
Dilemma
Dilemma as SWAT Team
1996
The Girl
The Girl as Fred Loam
Screen Two
Screen Two as Ambulance Man
1994