Richard Benedict

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.4933

Gender

Male

Birthday

08-Jan-1920

Age

(106 years old)

Place of Birth

Palermo, Sicily, Italy

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Richard Benedict

Biography

Richard "Pepe" Benedict (born Riccardo Benedetto, January 8, 1920 – April 29, 1984) was an Italian-American television and film actor and director. He was born in Palermo, Italy. He appeared in dozens of television programs and movies from the 1940s to the 1960s, most notably Ace in the Hole (1951), directed by Billy Wilder. Benedict appeared with Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack in the 1960 movie Ocean's 11 as one of the 11 men who rob five Las Vegas casinos on the same night. He also played the commander of the Mars rescue ship in the 1958 B sci-fi movie It! The Terror from Beyond Space. Benedict's television appearances included Adventures of Superman, The Lone Ranger, Perry Mason, Zorro, Dragnet, Peter Gunn and Hawaii Five-O. His directing credits included Impasse, an adventure film starring Burt Reynolds. He died of a heart attack at Studio City, Los Angeles, on April 29, 1984, and was interred in Forest Lawn – Hollywood Hills Cemetery, in the Churchyard section. He was the father of three children, including actor Nick Benedict.


Credits

Rookie Fireman Rookie Fireman (1950) Character: Al Greco
Merchant seaman Joe Blake, in love with Peggy Walters, takes the job of a rookie fireman in a big city department. His commander is strict-disciplinarian Fire Captain Jess Henshaw.
Omoo-Omoo the Shark God Omoo-Omoo the Shark God (1949) Character: Mate Richards
The curse of a shark god follows a group of people who have violated a sacred jungle idol.
Mark, I Love You Mark, I Love You (1980) Character: Mr. Powell
A distraught widower is caught in a bitter custody battle with his late wife's parents over his 10-year-old son, following his plans to remarry and move off to California with the boy.
Streets of San Francisco Streets of San Francisco (1949) Character: Henry Walker
A police detective (Robert Armstrong) and his wife (Mae Clarke) adopt the wayward son (Gary Gray) of a slain gangster.
Hoodlum Empire Hoodlum Empire (1952) Character: Silky Tanner
It's a deadly play for power when a Mafia chieftain's top gun goes straight and threatens to testify against the big boss and his cruel, nationwide network of crime. The picture, which was shot in a semi-documentary style, was inspired by the Kefauver investigations of 1950-51.
Jalopy Jalopy (1953) Character: Tony, the driver
Slip has entered the Boys' rattletrap car in a souped-up jalopy race, but has no chance of winning until Satch, with the aid of a scientist acquaintance, comes up with a chemical concoction that acts as a super-fuel; but a rival entrant in the race learns of this and tries to get the formula for himself.
Wiretapper Wiretapper (1955) Character: Romato
A cash-strapped electrical engineer with a criminal past vows to go straight when he marries his longtime girlfriend, but he has second thoughts when the mob offers big money for his wiretapping services.
The Midnight Story The Midnight Story (1957) Character: Pool Player (uncredited)
Beloved priest Father Thomasino is murdered in a San Francisco alley, and the police have few clues. But traffic cop Joe Martini becomes obsessed with finding the killer; he suspects Sylvio Malatesta. Ordered off the case, Joe turns in his badge and investigates alone. Soon he is a close friend of the Malatesta family, all delightful people, especially lovely cousin Anna. Uncertain whether Sylvio is guilty or innocent, Joe is now torn between old and new loyalties.
Woman in the Dark Woman in the Dark (1952) Character: Gino Morello
A pastry-shop girl (Penny Edwards) sees a priest's (Ross Elliott) and a lawyer's (Rick Vallin) brother take part in a jewel heist.
Spy Chasers Spy Chasers (1955) Character: Boris
Slip and the gang foil foes of the exiled, incognito king of Truania.
Impasse Impasse (1969) Character: N/A
Adventurers search for World War II gold in the Philippines.
The Window The Window (1949) Character: Murdered Seaman (Uncredited)
An imaginative boy who frequently makes things up witnesses a murder, but can't get his parents or the police to believe him. The only people taking him seriously are the killers - who live upstairs, know that he saw what they did, and are out to permanently silence him.
Till the End of Time Till the End of Time (1946) Character: Soldier with "the shakes"
Three former marines have a hard time readjusting to civilian life. Perry can't deal with the loss of the use of his legs. William is in trouble with bad debts. And Cliff can't decide what he wants to do with his life, although he gets encouragement from war widow Pat Ruscomb.
Crossfire Crossfire (1947) Character: Bill
A man is murdered, apparently by one of a group of soldiers just out of the army. But which one? And why?
Angels in Disguise Angels in Disguise (1949) Character: Henchman Miami
Slip and the gang stray from newspaper work to detective work.
The Guilt of Janet Ames The Guilt of Janet Ames (1947) Character: Joe Burton
A hard-drinking reporter tries to help the embittered widow of the soldier who had saved his life during the war.
Josette of New Orleans Josette of New Orleans (1958) Character: Vic
Josette of New Orleans
Shockproof Shockproof (1949) Character: 'Kid', Knife Wielder (Uncredited)
Jenny Marsh, recently released from prison for killing a man, finds herself under the watchful eye of her parole officer, Griff Marat, who helps her secure a job caring for his ailing mother.
State Penitentiary State Penitentiary (1950) Character: Mike Gavin
A man wrongly accused of a crime must decide between getting involved in a prison break, or remaining in jail until his wife can prove his innocence.
O.S.S. O.S.S. (1946) Character: Robert Bouchet, Tech Sgt., A.U.S. / Albert Bernardi
The (O)ffice of (S)trategic (S)ervices' Cmdr. Brady (Patric Knowles) forms Operation "Applejack" (based on a composite of actual incidents during WWII) and sends Lt. (j.g.) Philip Masson, U.S.N.R. aka John Martin as spy Philippe Martine (Alan Ladd) along with Miss Ellen Rogers posing as her college roommate, Madame Elaine Duprez (Geraldine Fitzgerald) and Robert Bouchet, Tech Sgt., A.U.S. as Albert Bernardito (Richard Benedict) to acquire secret Nazi plans. After nearly getting caught they succeed and get new identities. However they discover a secret that could change the war and risk their lives to get the information back to London before it jeopardizes their lives.
Un acte d'amour Un acte d'amour (1953) Character: Pete
While on holiday on the French Riviera, former soldier Robert Teller recounts his time in WWII-era France, where he meets and falls in love with a poor girl named Lise. However, they're unable to marry when Lise is accused of prostitution and Teller's commanding officer forbids the match. The couple's love is again tested when Teller learns the truth about his would-be wife's whereabouts.
It! The Terror from Beyond Space It! The Terror from Beyond Space (1958) Character: Bob Finelli
The first manned expedition to Mars is invaded by an unknown life form, which stows away on the rescue ship.
Superman's Peril Superman's Peril (1954) Character: Cappy
Compilation of 3 episodes of "The Adventures of Superman" tv series: episode #47 ("The Golden Vulture"), #44 ("The Semi-Private Eye"), and #32 ("The Defeat of Superman").
The Man Is Armed The Man Is Armed (1956) Character: Lew 'Mitch' Mitchell
Crime drama in which a man unknowingly helps a gang pull off a big heist. The gang discovers that the man is more trouble than he is worth and as a result, things don't go as smoothly as planned.
Somewhere in the Night Somewhere in the Night (1946) Character: Marine Desk Sergeant
George Taylor returns from WWII with amnesia. Back home in Los Angeles, while trying to track down his old identity, he stumbles onto a three year old murder case and a hunt for a missing $2 million.
Murder Without Tears Murder Without Tears (1953) Character: Joe 'Candy Markwell' Martola
A man hires someone to murder his wife and use a legal loophole to get away with it.
Okinawa Okinawa (1952) Character: Delgado
On the eve of their return to the states, the crew of the U.S.S. Blake is unpleasantly surprised when their new captain, Lt. Commander Hale, announces that they've been reassigned to the upcoming invasion of Okinawa. With the news turning the crew against him, Hale must rise to the occasion to keep his men inline.
Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison (1951) Character: N/A
A warden and his assistant clash over prison reform, triggering a violent riot.
Move Move (1970) Character: Prescott
A young playwright who writes porno novels to overcome a writer's block, lives the fantasies of one of his books, while trying to move with his wife from one apartment into a larger one.
Run for the Hills Run for the Hills (1953) Character: Horace 'Happy' Day
Fearing nuclear war, an insurance man moves to a cave with his wife and family.
City Across the River City Across the River (1949) Character: Gaggsy Steens
Brooklyn youth Frank Cusack, good son and brother by day, is a gang member by night. The Dukes, seemingly likable dead-end-kids, are dangerously involved with racketeer Gaggsy Steens. Despite the efforts of Franks's parents, he and pal Benny get involved in a serious crime. Can Stan Albert, head of the community center, prevent them from becoming full-time crooks?
Flannery and Quilt Flannery and Quilt (1976) Character: Milt Lesser
An abrasive, two-fisted longshoreman and a quiet calligrapher attempt to share an apartment.
The Arizona Ranger The Arizona Ranger (1948) Character: Ranger Gills
A disgraced veteran wanders the West alone until he decides to help a battered woman.
The Juggler The Juggler (1953) Character: Police Officer Kogan
A Holocaust survivor moves to Israel and experiences difficulty adjusting to life.
Homicide Homicide (1949) Character: Nick Foster
Michael Landers, a police lieutenant, sets out to investigate an intricate murder case. But, the case is closed after the only witness is found dead. Will Michael be able to fathom the mystery?
A Walk in the Sun A Walk in the Sun (1945) Character: Pvt. Tranella
It's 1943 and the allied landings in and around the town of Salerno,Italy are underway.A platoon from the U.S 36th Infantry Division is tasked with advancing 6 miles inland to blow a bridge before clearing a nearby farmhouse, with the hope of blocking an expected counter attack on the Division's bridgehead.
Post Office Investigator Post Office Investigator (1949) Character: Louis Reese
A mailman leads PO-men to a pistol-packing stamp thief and her gang.
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime (1949) Character: Turk Kingby
A cop investigates the shooting of another policeman... that may have been involved in crooked activities.
Backlash Backlash (1947) Character: Detective Sergeant Tom Carey
In a series of flashbacks, shows that attorney John Morland has given a lift to a hitchhiker who turns out to be a murderer. As a result, Morland himself is implicated in a killing. A pair of detectives discover that Morland has been having business problems and no end of difficulties with his wife Catherine. The trail of clues leads to a surprising revelation.
See My Lawyer See My Lawyer (1945) Character: Joe Wilson
Ole and Chic are comedians employed in a nightclub, but seeking to be released from their contracts to take a better job. But the prissy nightclub owner, B. J. Wagonhorn, refuses to let them go. In reprisal, they start hurling insults at the nightclub patrons… a ploy that soon has them facing multiple lawsuits… to the delight of three struggling attorneys, Charlie Rodman, Bettty Wilson and Arthur Lane.
The Shrike The Shrike (1955) Character: Gregory
Film version of Joseph Kramm's Pulitzer Prize play, about a Broadway playwright driven to a nervous breakdown by his shrewish wife.
Let's Go Navy! Let's Go Navy! (1951) Character: Red
The Bowery Boys join the Navy to catch some crooks who are posing as sailors.
Triple Trouble Triple Trouble (1950) Character: Skeets O'Neil
Slip and Sach take the rap for a robbery they did not commit in order to uncover the real robbers, whom they suspect are led by a convict who gives orders to his gang outside via a short-wave radio stashed somewhere in the prison.
Disconnected Disconnected (1984) Character: Store Customer (Uncredited)
Lovely young Alicia starts receiving bizarre and disturbing phone calls after breaking up with her boyfriend Mike who she suspects is cheating on her with her twin sister Barbara Ann. Alicia meets and befriends amiable, but awkward film nerd Franklin, who alas turns out to be a total psycho with a penchant for carving up nubile ladies. But is Franklin the nutter responsible for those distressing phone calls?
Ocean's Eleven Ocean's Eleven (1960) Character: "Curly" Steffans
Danny Ocean and his gang attempt to rob the five biggest casinos in Las Vegas in one night.
I'll Give My Life I'll Give My Life (1960) Character: N/A
This story opens with John Bradford throwing a graduation party for his son, Jim, who has just earned a degree in engineering. John has planned to make his son a partner in his engineering firm for many years. However, Jim has decided to enter the ministry.
Spring Reunion Spring Reunion (1957) Character: Jim (uncredited)
A spinster finally finds the right man when she returns to her alma mater after 15 years for a class reunion.
Race Street Race Street (1948) Character: Sam
A night club owner takes on the crooks who killed his best friend.
Breakdown Breakdown (1952) Character: Harry 'Punchy' Adams
A boxer (William Bishop) jailed for murder proves his girlfriend's (Ann Richards) wealthy father and a ward boss framed him.
Beginning of the End Beginning of the End (1957) Character: Cpl. Mathias
An attractive reporter investigating the mysterious destruction of an Illinois town stumbles upon a secret government laboratory conducting radiation experiments on vegetables. The lead scientist is eager to help find out what happened. Together they discover that giant grasshoppers are behind the devastation. Worse yet, thousands of them are headed toward Chicago! Can they be stopped... or is this the BEGINNING OF THE END?
Smart Girls Don't Talk Smart Girls Don't Talk (1948) Character: Cliff Saunders
A society woman gets involved with a gangster only to find he has hidden plans.
Ace in the Hole Ace in the Hole (1951) Character: Leo Minosa
An arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career.



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