Mark Benton
Mark is a leading actor with a career that effortlessly spans both drama and comedy.
With an extensive list of screen and stage credits Mark is probably best known for his leading television roles in EARLY DOORS (BBC), WATERLOO RD (BBC), CHRISTMAS LIGHTS (ITV), and CATTERICK (BBC), showcasing his unique comedic style, wit and gravitas.
His recent leading role in SHAKESPEARE AND HATHAWAY (BBC) gained him a legion of loyal fans, and was one of the longest running series on BBC daytime, attracting an average of 1.3million viewers an episode on BBC One.
He has also worked with leading creatives, such as Kay Mellor for BBC's hit series THE SYNDICATE, Dexter Fletcher for EDDIE THE EAGLE for 20th CENTURY FOX and Joe Wright in CYRANO for MGM.
Mark has just finished as part of the leading cast of QUIZ, based on the infamous coughing scandal on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and has also just been seen in the new cast of Grantchester for ITV.
Recent TV/Film credits include Feldman in THE HALCYON (ITV), Leon in CHRISTMAS CAROLE (SKY), The Abbott in DODGER (Universal / BBC), and The Colonel in THE NEVERS for HBO.
His theatre credits also include the role of Shelley Levene in GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS (UK tour), Touchstone in the National Theatre's AS YOU LIKE IT, Edna Turnblad in HAIRSPRAY (UK Tour), and Andre Thibault in DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS (UK Tour).
