Benny Hill

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Characters played by Benny Hill

Professor Simon Peach — The Italian Job (1969)

Eccentric computer genius who manipulates city traffic systems.

Toymaker — Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)

The Toymaker is a resident of Vulgaria who secretly opposes the Bombursts. He hides Caractacus, Truly, and the children in his shop, leads them to the grotto where other children are concealed, and helps Caractacus plan the uprising. He later disguises them as lifelike dolls so they can enter the castle.

Fire Chief Perkins — Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes (1965)

Emergency responder managing airfield safety and incident control.

Hugo Dill — Who Done It? (1956)

An ambitious ice-rink sweeper whose dream of becoming a detective plunges him into espionage and comic danger.

Syd McCaffey — Light Up the Sky! (1960)

The camp comic and older brother of Eric, a serviceman whose romantic behavior keeps Syd trying to keep up with him. Eric returns from leave with news that he is married, then becomes involved with a local girl and gets her pregnant. Syd's connection to these events is through his younger brother and the camp's romantic entanglements.

Career Overview

Benny Hill has 40 screen credits in a career dating back to 1956. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Italian Job with 1 titles. Signature works include Benny Hill Show, The Italian Job, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
40
Birth Date
1924-01-21
Birth Place
Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q200228), public domain (CC0).