Born in Burbank, California, USA — Apr 11 1951• Died Apr 04 2020

Jay Benedict (April 11, 1951 – April 4, 2020) was an American actor who spent most of his life and career in the United Kingdom. He was frequently cast as American characters in British films and television programmes. He was best known for his television roles as Doug Hamilton in the soap opera Emmerdale, and as Captain/Major John Kieffer in the detective drama Foyle's War, in the episodes "Invasion" and "All Clear". He also played Russ Jorden, Newt's father, in the special "Extended Edition" of the film Aliens. Benedict was born in Burbank, California…
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Martin Colley

Captain John Kieffer

Vet

M. Crosby

Rich Twit

Agent Becker

Joni's Boyfriend

Bob

Phone Voice (voice)

Bruce

Detective Constable Edwards

Robert Gergen

Ed Sullivan

Wisecracker in War Room

Brandon

Master of the College

Doctor

Yves Houdet

Spikey

Guy Langois

Wounded Man

Dr. Schwiman

Cpl. Daniel Giler

Darryl Zanuck

Colonel Dickford

Detective Unrein

Halloran

NSA Colleague

Master of Ceremonies

Didier Le Clair

Roger

Turkish Ambassador

Self (archive footage)

Carey Jordan

Prospero

French Foreign Minister


Self

Rayli

Joe Dimandino

L'Américain

Stadium Technician

Vice President

Luke

Mr. Reed

Dr. Aaron Michaels

Reporter (voice)

Brice

L'homme en gris
Dr McKenzie

Austin

Captain Henry Fox

Judge John Jones