Benedict Campbell (born June 12, 1957) is a Canadian actor whose work has consisted primarily of providing voices for television cartoons, video games and acting on stage, particularly at Canada's Stratford Festival between 1965 and 2000. Early in his career, Campbell also appeared in a number of live action works.
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Family
Campbell comes from an acting family; his parents are Douglas Campbell and Ann Casson, and he is the brother of Dirk Campbell. Campbell's maternal grandparents are Sir Lewis Casson and Dame Sybil Thorndike.
While working in England, Campbell met Jackie Maxwell, who was working as an usher at Contact Theatre. The two later married and, when Campbell was offered work in Troilus and Cressida at the National Arts Centre, the two relocated to Canada. Their daughter is actress Deragh Campbell.
Filmography
Live-action
Act of Dishonour (2010) - Dave
Republic of Doyle (2014) - Judge Richardson
Slings and Arrows (2005) - Director #1
The Sheldon Kennedy Story (1999) - Brandon Player #1
A Holiday to Remember (1995) - Mr. Paul
Zero Patience (1993)
Street Legal (1992–1993) - Lorne Cassidy
The Boys from Syracuse (1986) - Dromio of Syracuse
Animation
DKC: Return to Krocodile Isle (2023) - King K. Rool/Klinger (voice)
Ice Princess Lily (2018) - Arktos/Little Arktos (voice)
Babar and the Adventures of Badou (2010–2011) - Additional voices
Friends and Heroes (2007) - Samuel (voice)
Jane and the Dragon (2006) - Sir Ivon Mackay, Chamberlain Milton Turnkey (voice)
The Berenstain Bears (2002–2003) - Papa Q. Bear (voice)
Redwall (1999) - Martin the Warrior / King Bull Sparra / Darkclaw (voice)
Mythic Warriors: Guardians of the Legend (1998–2000) - Additional voices
Noddy (1998) - Mr. Plod, Big Ears, Mr. Tubby Bear, Clockwork Clown, Bunky (voice)
Freaky Stories (1997) - Narrator
Donkey Kong Country (1997–2000) - King K. Rool (voice)
Stickin' Around (1996) - Principal Coffin (voice)
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1996) - Additional voices
Monster Force (1994) - Additional voices
Highlander: The Animated Series (1994–1995) - Don Vincente Marino Ramírez (voice)
Video games
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (1999) - Mikhail Victor
Stratford Festival Theatre credits
Hamlet (2000), Hamlet
Julius Caesar (1998), Marcus Antonius
Romeo and Juliet (1997), Friar Laurence
The Taming of the Shrew (1997), Hortensio
Macbeth (1995), Banquo
Cymbeline (1986), Cloten
The Winter's Tale (1986), Young Shepherd
King Lear (1985), Edmund
Twelfth Night (1985), Antonio
A Midsummer Night's Dream (1984), Demetrius
Love's Labour's Lost (1984), Ferdinand
The Merchant of Venice (1984), Arragon
Falstaff (Henry IV, Part II) (1965), Page to Falstaff