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.Internet Shakespeare, University of Victoria Early in his career, Campbell also appeared in a number of live action works.
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.Barry Hertz, "Meet the first family of Canadian culture: Mother-daughter duo Jackie Maxwell and Deragh Campbell reflect on lives spent in the arts". The Globe and Mail, September 6, 2024.
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 Stratford Festival>Internet Shakespeare, University of Victoria>
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