Mark Benton

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Characters played by Mark Benton

Frank Hathaway — Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators (2018)

Frank Hathaway is an ex-detective inspector who now works as a debt-laden private investigator. With Sebastian Brudenell, he investigates Luella Shakespeare's online fiancé and exposes him as a con man. After Luella's name is cleared, she buys into Frank's business to save it from the bailiffs and becomes his partner.

Tony Shepherd — Anna and the Apocalypse (2018)

Anna's widower father who disapproves of her travel plans. He takes refuge at the school, clashes with Savage over survival strategies, and is later used as zombie bait. After being revealed as bitten, he shares a poignant farewell with Anna before perishing during the final confrontation.

Ricky Burton — Career Girls (1997)

A stuttering, socially awkward former temporary flatmate who briefly lived with Annie and Hannah. He confesses unrequited love for Annie and later disappears, leading to a haunting visit to his grandmother in Hartlepool. In the present, he appears delirious and angry on the streets, holding a toy elephant for his unacknowledged son after his grandmother's death.

Les — La Couchette (2015)

A man traveling with his wife Kath to a family wedding. He is initially confrontational, prepares to activate the emergency brake, and confesses his fear of missing the event. He later shows remorse and supports attending the dead man's funeral.

Phil (segment "I Don't Care") — Boys on Film 8: Cruel Britannia (2012)

Luka's father in 'I Don't Care'; a traditional and emotionally reserved patriarch whose rigid attitudes serve as the primary source of internal and external conflict for the protagonist.

Sgt Miller — Flick (2008)

Sgt Miller investigates the series of killings alongside Lt. McKenzie. He helps examine the corpse found in a car and the scene, including tire marks, as the officers try to determine how the body was moved and who was responsible. Their inquiry connects the deaths to Johnny and people who knew him.

Francis — Panto! (2012)

The pantomime director who struggles to coordinate the production while constantly dealing with interference from producer Di.

Harry Fielding — If I Had You (2006)

A Detective Sergeant working with Sharon, Harry investigates Lesley's murder and repeatedly pursues evidence implicating Philip. He challenges Sharon over her apparent protection of Philip and secretly arranges to receive the lipstick test results. After finding Lesley's phone and handbag in Sharon's house, he helps expose her concealed actions.

Career Overview

Mark Benton has 77 screen credits in a career dating back to 1994. Their work is anchored in the Boys on Film Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators, Patience, Marion & Geoff: A Small Summer Party. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
77
Birth Date
1965-11-16
Birth Place
Guisborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK

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