Benjamin Whitrow

'Benjamin Whitrow' (qv) was a softly-spoken, RADA-trained English actor who performed on stage from 1959. He worked for seven years in the 1960s under the direction of 'Laurence Olivier' (qv) at the National Theatre. He was also a prolific actor on screen, usually seen in avuncular roles. He is probably best remembered for his BAFTA-nominated performance as Mr. Bennet in the BBC's acclaimed version of _Pride and Prejudice (1995)_ (qv) and he made his final appearance in 'Gary Oldman' (qv)'s Churchill film _Darkest Hour (2017)_ (qv). In his personal life, he was fond of wild orchids, golf, bridge and collecting books, and had a son, 'Angus Imrie' (qv), with actress 'Celia Imrie' (qv).::Anonymous