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The son of a former actor, the Brazilian-born Benzali began his career appearing throughout the US on stage in everything from musicals to Shakespeare. He moved to England in the 1970s and continued his stage career, first in fringe theater, later as a member of the respected Royal Shakespeare Company and also in musicals (Juan Peron in "Evita"). Benzali has appeared primarily in small supporting roles in features including "A View to a Kill", "White Knights" (both 1985) and "The Distinguished Gentleman" (1992)....

Filmography

Dead Heat - ( Frank Finnegan / 2002 / Released / )
The Grey Zone - ( Schlermer / 2002 / Released / )
Vegas City of Dreams - ( / 2001 / Released / )
Screwed - ( Detective Tom Dewey / 2000 / Released / )
All the Little Animals - ( De Winter / 1999 / Released / )
Suckers - ( Reggie / 1999 / Released / )
Heist - ( Big Fats / 1998 / Released / )
Murder At 1600 - ( Spikings / 1997 / Released / )
The End of Violence - ( Phelps / 1997 / Released / Globe )
A Day in October - ( Solomon Kublitz / 1992 / Released / Egmont )
The Distinguished Gentleman - ( "Skeeter" Warburton / 1992 / Released / )
Messenger of Death - ( Chief Barney Doyle / 1988 / Released / Tuschinski Film Distribution )
Whoops Apocalypse - ( William Kubert--US Defense Secretary / 1988 / Released / )
A View to a Kill - ( Howe / 1985 / Released / Universal Pictures International (UPI) )
Insignificance - ( 1st Theatrical Agent / 1985 / Released / Island Alive )
White Nights - ( Dr Asher / 1985 / Released / 20th Century Fox International )
TV Credits
Jericho ( 2006 / Released ): Actor
Jennings & Rall ( 2008 )
TV Episode Thomas Valente

Condor ( 2008 )
TV Episode Thomas Valente

Why We Fight ( 2007 )
TV Episode Thomas Valente

A.K.A. ( 2007 )
TV Episode Thomas Valente

Boss of Bosses ( 2001 / Released ): Actor
The Agency ( 2001 / Released ): Actor
TV Episode Robert Quinn

TV Episode Robert Quinn

TV Episode Robert Quinn

War Inc ( 2003 )
TV Episode Robert Quinn

Spy Finance ( 2003 )
TV Episode Robert Quinn

Uc: Undercover ( 2001 / Released ): Actor
Her Married Lover ( 2000 / Released ): Associate Producer / Actor
The X-Files ( 1997 / Released ): Actor
Remember WENN ( 1996 / Released ): Actor
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond ( 1996 / Released ): Actor
Television's Greatest Performances II ( 1996 / Released ): Actor
The 22nd Annual People's Choice Awards ( 1996 / Released ): Actor
Comic Relief VII ( 1995 / Released ): Actor
The Outer Limits ( 1995 / Released ): Actor
A Child's Cry For Help ( 1994 / Released ): Actor
One West Waikiki ( 1994 / Released ): Actor
The Rockford Files: I Still Love L.A. ( 1994 / Released ): Actor
NYPD Blue ( 1993 / Released ): Actor
Porn Free ( 2003 )
TV Episode James Sinclair

Shear Stupidity ( 2003 )
TV Episode James Sinclair

Your Bus, Ted ( 2003 )
TV Episode James Sinclair

Frickin' Fraker ( 2003 )
TV Episode James Sinclair

4B or Not 4B ( 1993 )
TV Episode James Sinclair

Afterburn ( 1992 / Released ): Actor
Citizen Cohn ( 1992 / Released ): Actor
The Last of His Tribe ( 1992 / Released ): Actor
By Dawn's Early Light ( 1990 / Released ): Actor
Law & Order ( 1990 / Released ): Actor
Roe vs. Wade ( 1989 / Released ): Actor
Vietnam War Story: The Last Days ( 1989 / Released ): Actor
The Murder of Mary Phagan ( 1988 / Released ): Actor
Pack of Lies ( 1987 / Released ): Actor
The Return of Sherlock Holmes ( 1987 / Released ): Actor
Arthur Hailey's "Strong Medicine" ( 1986 / Released ): Actor
The Last Days of Patton ( 1986 / Released ): Actor
L.A. Law ( Released ): Actor
Murder One ( Released ): Actor
The District ( Released ): Special Appearance
Full Biography (Back to top)

The son of a former actor, the Brazilian-born Benzali began his career appearing throughout the US on stage in everything from musicals to Shakespeare. He moved to England in the 1970s and continued his stage career, first in fringe theater, later as a member of the respected Royal Shakespeare Company and also in musicals (Juan Peron in "Evita"). Benzali has appeared primarily in small supporting roles in features including "A View to a Kill", "White Knights" (both 1985) and "The Distinguished Gentleman" (1992). His notable TV appearances include "Pack of Lies" (CBS, 1987) as Terri Garr's husband and "Citizen Cohn" (HBO, 1992) as Cardinal Spellman. He began his affiliation with producer Steven Bochco with a recurring role on "L.A. Law" in 1991 and later reteamed with the producer in the groundbreaking "NYPD Blue" (ABC, 1993-94) as a mob lawyer. The third time was the charm when Bochco tapped the shaven-headed actor for the ABC drama series "Murder One" (ABC, 1995-96). As the enigmatic defense attorney Theodore 'Teddy' Hoffman, Benzali riveted viewers with his commanding presence and understated performance. Due to creative differences, however, Benzali chose not to remain with the series during its second season. Instead, he moved to the big screen as a White House security chief in the thriller "Murder at 1600" and was in the ensemble of Wim Wenders' "The End of Violence" (both 1997). In 2000, Benzali appeared on stage in ""Glengarry Glen Ross." He also co-starred with Mira Sorvino in the Off-Broadway play "Naked." He returned back to television and landed the part of Robert Quinn in the CBS series "The Agency" (2001). In 2002, he reunited with Sorvino, this time on the big screen, for the holocaust feature drama "Grey Zone."

Profession(s):
Actor
Sometimes Credited As:
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Family
father:Carlo Benzali (acted in productions in Brazil)
mother:Lee Benzali
wife:Lynda Medwell (divorced; married for eight years from late 1970s to early 1980s)
Companion(s)
Kim Cattrall , Companion , ```..engaged in August 1996; separated; reconciled in 1997; no longer together 1998

Milestones (Back to top)
2002 Joined the cast of the CBS series "The Agency"
2002 Cast as Schlermer in the drama "Grey Zone"
2000 Appeared on stage alongside Charles Durning in a production of "Glengarry Glen Ross" at the McCarter Theater in Princeton, New Jersey
2000 Starred opposite Mira Sorvino in an Off-Broadway staging of Pirandello's "Naked"
1999 Co-starred with John Hurt and Christian Bale in "All the Little Animals"
1995 TV series debut as regular in Bochco's "Murder One" (ABC)
1993 - 1994 Had recurring role of mob lawyer James Sinclair in Bochco's "NYPD Blue" (ABC)
1993 Played Max in London world premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Sunset Boulevard" opposite Patti LuPone
1991 Appeared in a recurring role in Steven Bochco's "L.A. Law" (NBC)
1989 Played recurring role of a judge in CBS sudser "Falcon Crest"
1986 American TV debut in syndicated miniseries "Arthur Hailey's 'Strong Medicine'"
1985 Film debut, "A View to a Kill"
1953 Moved with family from Brazil to Brooklyn (date approximate)
Appeared in theatrical productions throughout the US
Moved to England
Made stage appearances in England; invited to join the Royal Shakespeare Company
Appeared as Juan Peron in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Evita" on the London stage


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