Jay Benedict

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Jay Benedict (April 11, 1951 – April 4, 2020) was an American actor who spent most of his life and career in the United Kingdom. He was frequently cast as American characters in British films and television programmes. He was best known for his television roles as Doug Hamilton in the soap opera Emmerdale, and as Captain/Major John Kieffer in the detective drama Foyle's War, in the episodes "Invasion" and "All Clear". He also played Russ Jorden, Newt's father, in the special "Extended Edition" of the film Aliens. Benedict was born in Burbank, California. He moved to Europe with his family in …

  • Acting
  • Born 11 April 1951
  • Died 4 April 2020 (age 68)
  • Burbank, California, USA
  • 56 credits

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Most-watched Jay Benedict films currently: The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Double Team (1997), Two Is a Family (2016), The Russia House (1990), I.T. (2016).

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Selected TV credits: Foyle's War (2002), Bergerac (1981), Lexx (1997), Maigret (1991), Lilyhammer (2012).

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