Benjamin Whitrow

Actor

Benjamin Whitrow

Born February 17, 1937 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UKDied September 28, 201746 films

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Darkest Hour posterFirst watchDarkest Hour20177.4as Sir Samuel HoareA supporting role in one of the best-rated films of their career.In May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler or fight on knowing that it could mean the end of the British Empire.View film

Essential films

Ranked by role, acclaim and reach
Chicken Run poster6.9Chicken Run2000Chaplin poster7.4Chaplin1992Clockwise poster6.2Clockwise1986Quadrophenia poster7.0Quadrophenia1979Damage poster6.6Damage1992FairyTale: A True Story poster6.4FairyTale: A True Story1997Restoration poster6.1Restoration1995

Filmography

46 films as actor
  1. 2017Darkest HourSir Samuel Hoare
  2. 2009BomberAlistar
  3. 2005The Queen's SisterCronin
  4. 2000Chicken RunFowler (voice)
  5. 1998Jilting JoeArthur
  6. 1997FairyTale: A True StoryMr. Binley
  7. 1996The Merchant of VeniceAntonio
  8. 1995RestorationMerivel's Father
  9. 1992ChaplinStation Master
  10. 1992DamageCivil Servant
  11. 1989The AttractionsLawson
  12. 1988A Man for All SeasonsThomas Cromwell
  13. 1988On the Black HillArkwright
  14. 1988Natural CausesWalter Bryce
  15. 1988HawksMr Granger
  16. 1988Lucky SunilMr. Slipper
  17. 1987The Devil's DiscipleMajor Swindon
  18. 1987Personal ServicesMr. Marsden
  19. 1986Paying Guests (Part 2)Mr. Kemp
  20. 1986Paying Guests (Part 1)Mr. Kemp
  21. 1986ClockwiseHeadmaster
  22. 1986The Insurance ManLecturer in Medical School
  23. 1985A Crack in the IceCapt. Kirov
  24. 1984Hay FeverRichard Greatham
  25. 1984Sharma and BeyondAnton Heron
  26. 1983Where's the Key?Doctor
  27. 1982Brimstone & TreacleBusinessman
  28. 1982A Shocking AccidentHeadmaster
  29. 1982A Bit of Singing and DancingMr. Curry
  30. 1982On ApprovalRichard
  31. 1982By George!George
  32. 1981The FactoryJames Sellars
  33. 1981Troilus & CressidaUlysses
  34. 1980Minor ComplicationsPhillips
  35. 1979QuadropheniaMr. Fulford
  36. 1979A Moment in TimeHarry
  37. 1979One Fine DayBlake
  38. 1979Afternoon OffFather
  39. 1978A Dog's RansomEdward Reynolds
  40. 1977One Day at a TimeTom
  41. 1977Able's WillStephen
  42. 1975Two SundaysHouse Master
  43. 1975Plaintiffs and DefendantsJosh
  44. 1975King LearDuke of Albany
  45. 1973The Merchant of VeniceDuke of Venice
  46. 1963West 11Party Guest (uncredited)