Hywel Bennett
Hywel Thomas Bennett (8 April 1944 – 25 July 2017) was a Welsh actor. Bennett was known for his recurring title role as James Shelley in the television sitcom Shelley (1979–84), and its sequel The Return of Shelley (1988–92).
Hywel Bennett | |
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| Born | Hywel Thomas Bennett 8 April 1944 Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales |
| Died | 25 July 2017 (aged 73) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1965–2007 |
| Spouse(s) | Cathy McGowan (m. 1970–1988) |
| Children | Emma Bennett |
After becoming known for his role in the comedy movie The Virgin Soldiers (1969), Bennett made appearances in movier such as Loot (1970) and Percy (1971). He was in EastEnders during 2003 as gangster Jack Dalton.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Hywel Bennett obituary: actor who rose to fame as a sitcom star". The Independent. 3 August 2017.
- ↑ Hywel Bennett, star of television and film, dies aged 73 BBC News August 3 2017. Retrieved August 3 2017.
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