Jay Benedict
Acting
Born April 11, 1951 · Burbank, California, USA
Biography
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…
Known For · 40 titles
The Dark Knight Rises
Foyle's War
American Playhouse
Lexx
Bergerac
Sharpe
2Point4 Children
Maigret
Lilyhammer
S Club 7
London Spy
Hostile
I.T.
Laurence Olivier Presents
Tycoon
Two Is a Family
Double Team
Number 10
Madame
The Russia House
Victor/Victoria
Seven Wonders of the Industrial World
Page Eight
Shining Through
Anglo Saxon Attitudes
The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
Moonwalkers
Cilla
The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission
The Maidens' Conspiracy
Hanover Street
Secret Agents
Saving Grace
The Alien Saga
400 Boys
Death Train
Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
Icon
Mosquito Man
Carmen