John Bentley
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John Bentley was born on December 2, 1916 in Sparkhill, Birmingham, England. He was an actor, known for Calling Paul Temple (1948), Final Appointment (1954) and Salute the Toff (1952). He was married to Patricia Smith. He died on August 13, 2009 in Petworth, West Sussex, England.
John Bentley Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Bentley reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John Bentley's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 39% of John Bentley's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Bait, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Bentley Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Bentley's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Bentley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Still of the Night | Night Watchman | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Front | Bartender | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Shadow of Treason | Steve | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Fur Collar | Mike Andrews | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Sinister Man | Superintendent Wills | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Mary Had a Little... | Dr. Malcolm Nettel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Singer Not the Song | Police Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Alice Through the Looking Box | Inspector Paul Derek | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Sacred Waters | Lemmy, ein Engländer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Submarine Seahawk | Lt. Cmdr. Paul Turner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Istanbul | Insp. R.P. Nural | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Escape in the Sun | Jim Harrison | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | White Corridors | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Flight from Vienna | Capt. Philip J. Lawton | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Dial 999 | Det. Sgt. Seagrave | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Flaw | Paul Oliveri | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Stolen Assignment | Mike Billings | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Confession | Inspector Kessler | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Golden Ivory | Paul Dobson | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Final Appointment | Mike Billings | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Profile | Peter Armstrong | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Scarlet Spear | District Officer Jim T. Barneson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Double Exposure | Pete Fleming | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | River Beat | Det. Insp. Dan Barker | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Men Against the Sun | Hawker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Black Orchid | Eric Blair | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Salute the Toff | The Honourable Richard Rollison | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Tread Softly | Keith Gilbert | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Paul Temple Returns | Paul Temple | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Big Frame | Clark Sutton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Hammer the Toff | Richard Rollison | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Woman's Angle | Renfro Mansell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | A Christmas Carol | Young Scrooge / Night Watchman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | She Shall Have Murder | Douglas Robjohn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Paul Temple's Triumph | Paul Temple | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Happiest Days of Your Life | Richard Tassell: Staff of Nutbourne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Torment | Jim Brandon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Bait | DuCane | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Ten Little Indians | Philip Lombard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Calling Paul Temple | Paul Temple | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Hills of Donegal | Terry O'Keefe | Flop | Similar → |
John Bentley - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Bentley?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Bentley is "Bait" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has John Bentley acted in?
John Bentley has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Bentley?
Other notable films include "She Shall Have Murder", "The Sinister Man", and "Escape in the Sun".