RIP Paul Benedict

[Princeton]

The number painter from SS has passed away. He's probably best known for playing Bentley on "The Jeffersons".

 

[Winslow Leach]

Aw, this is sad news.

I once saw Paul onstage in "Arsenic and Old Lace."

 

[Princeton]

Aw, this is sad news.

I once saw Paul onstage in "Arsenic and Old Lace."

In what year and who did he play?

 

[Frodis]

The Mad Painter Has Died

Hey all,

Apparently, Paul Benedict who played "Mr Bentley" on the tv show "The Jeffersons", and more importantly "The Mad Painter" on "Sesame Street" has passed away at the age of 70. Heres an obituary...

http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-benedict5-2008dec05,0,2329529.story

 

[Winslow Leach]

In what year and who did he play?

This was around 1995.

Paul Benedict played the psychotic Jonathan Brewster...the cast was headlined by Joanne Woodward as Abby Brewster.

 

[MJTaylor]

That is bad news. May Paul rest in peace.
I'll have to see The Adams Family again. I did not know he was in that movie.

 

[CensoredAlso]

Aw, he was a truly talented and funny performer, rest in peace!

 

[ISNorden]

R.I.P. Mr. Benedict...I wish I had enough of the Number Painter clips to do a decent tribute on YouTube!

 

[Son of Enik]

We shall miss you Mr. Benedict...thank you for the memories.

 

[Xerus]

RIP, Paul. I'll always remember you from Sesame Street.