Jay Benedict
Actor
- Born
- April 11, 1951, Burbank, California, USA
- Died
- April 4, 2020
- Age
- 68 years old
- Zodiac
- Aries
- Total works
- 43 movies, 16 TV shows
- Latest work
- Hostile (2018)
- Genres
- Crime,Thriller
Jay Benedict was an American actor who portrayed Doug Hamilton in the long-running British soap opera Emmerdale. He spent a significant portion of his career in the United Kingdom, frequently taking on American roles in various British films and television series. Notable performances include Captain/Major John Kieffer in Foyle's War and Russ Jorden in the extended edition of Aliens. His film credits encompass roles in The Dark Knight Rises (2012), The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission (1985), and The Russia House (1990). In addition to his screen work, Benedict had a rich theatrical background, including performances in The Rocky Horror Show and the world premiere of An Actor's Lament. He appeared in I.T. (2016).
