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Benedict, 'Jeffersons' Actor, Dies at 70

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BOSTON - Paul Benedict, the actor who played the English neighbor Harry Bentley on the sitcom "The Jeffersons," has died. He was 70.

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Benedict was found dead Monday on Martha's Vineyard and his brother, Charles, said authorities were still investigating the cause of death.

Benedict began his acting career in the 1960s in the Theatre Company of Boston, alongside such future stars as Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman and Al Pacino.

Benedict went on to appear in a number of movies, including a role as the oddball director in "The Goodbye Girl" with Richard Dreyfuss. But he was mainly known for his role as Bentley in "The Jeffersons," which ran on CBS from 1975 to '85.

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Wattleyedew

03:26 AMDec 11 2008

I remember how he was such a friend of the old lady on the show, ZARA CULLY, that when she died, while it was still running, I believe, he eulogized her.

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Wattleyedew

03:10 AMDec 11 2008

Like somebody posted before on these blogs, it is WEIRD how you can't put a certain rating star for some posts no matter how you try, but it will let you hit others, so you do. It's ALMOST like they have a score they do or don't want the posting to get, hmmm?!

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03:09 AMDec 11 2008

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Paul12169

11:35 AMDec 07 2008

Humbl, get your facts straight. In the KKK episode, the man did not need a blood transfusion. George had already saved the man's life by giving him CPR. The son thanked him for doing so. When the son had told his father what George had done, he said "You should have let me die."

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Lisaendicott7

12:00 AMDec 07 2008

I used to watch "The Jeffersons" as a kid, and I think that Paul Benedict was incredibly funny. The show was not as good after he left.. Rip Mr. Benedict...Thanks for the laughs.

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LKPEDP80

09:27 PMDec 06 2008

Just wanted to let "pleeseetmee" you are a very mean person! How could write such a thing?

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Corporal Boone

08:44 PMDec 06 2008

I HATED THAT SHOW BUT I WATCHED IT ANYWAY. I'M SO LAME !

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Lindsy1052

08:17 PMDec 06 2008

Pleeseetmee...totally uncalled for. Wonder how you'd feel if it was a member of your family? Then again with your attitude your family probably can't stand you anyway. Karma...what goes around comes around, and they'll be throwing more than eggs on your grave...

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MMayflower2727

08:03 PMDec 06 2008

Rest in peace Mr. Benedict. You will be kindly remembered.

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