Mark Benton (born 16 November 1965 in Guisborough) is an English comedy actor, perhaps most famous for his roles as Eddie in Early Doors and Howard in Christmas/Northern/City Lights. His public profile has increased through his role in advertisements for the Swindon-based Nationwide Building Society.
He has a recurring role as Father McBride in the James Nesbitt series Murphy's Law. He has starred with Vic and Bob in the series Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) (remake), Catterick, and Monkey Trousers. He also appeared as an Earthly representative of the Devil in the 2003 ITV drama The Second Coming, and the 2004 ITV drama Planespotting. From 1995 to 2003 he played Martin Pond in sitcom Barbara. He has also starred in the BBC Three comedy I'm with Stupid and in the Doctor Who episode "Rose" as conspiracy theorist Clive.
Film roles include Phil in the 2001 cult British independent movie Mr. In-Between, and the upcoming British comedy Three and Out released on 25 April 2008.
Mark is also a die-hard fan and season ticket holder of Middlesbrough F.C. and has recently featured in the club's official website advertising campaign to encourage other fans to renew their season tickets.
Mark was in the same drama class at the Stockton-Billingham Tech as Elizabeth Carling. Some of his early acting experience came with the now-defunct Middlesbrough Youth Theatre, with performances in playes such as Atmos Fear and Twist alongside the likes of Tim Fagan, Lisa Halpin, Jonothan Weallans, Liam Stubbs and Christine Picot.
In April 2008 he appeared as Jess Yates in the BBC Four drama Hughie Green, Most Sincerely.
He can currently be heard doing the voiceover for the programme Street Doctor on BBC One.
External links
Mark Benton at the Internet Movie Database
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