Actor John David Bennett was widely known for his presence on the silver screen. Bennett's career in acting began with his roles in various films like The Pirates of Blood River (1961), Kaleidoscope (1966) and the Alec Guinness biopic Hitler: The Last Ten Days (1973). With his gaunt, cadaverous face and protruding eyes he was often cast as a villain. He had many roles on television including Market in Honey Lane, Porridge, Survivors, The Avengers, Strange Report, Bergerac, The Professionals and The Saint.