Colin Bennett

Acting

Colin Bennett was an English television actor, best known for playing Mr Bennett, stooge to Tony Hart in his shows Hartbeat and Take Hart. Also on TV, he appeared as Zarquon in The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and hosted Night Shift from 1992 to 1999. His film credits included Brian and Charles, and Ben Wheatley's adaptation of Rebecca. He died on 23rd February, 2024.

Filmography

• 2025William Tell — Melchtal’s Father
• 2023Ocean Deep — Glen
• The Change — Alan
• 2022Brian and Charles — Arthur
• 2022York Witches Society — Priest
• Industry — Peter Stevens
• 2020Rebecca — Ben's Father
• 1988Starwatch — Computer
• A Killing on the Exchange — Nathaniel Mustard
• 1984Success Is the Best Revenge — Usher
• American Playhouse — Seth Neddermeyer
• The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy — Zarquon
• Oppenheimer — Seth Neddermeyer
• 1979She Loves Me — Ensemble
• Last of the Summer Wine — Lester