Manuel de Benito was an American actor known for his roles in Sexy Cat, The Dawn Rapists, and The Hit. He was born on April 24, 1953, in Tangier, Morocco, and passed away on April 20, 2017, in Madrid, Spain.
Personal and Family Life
Manuel de Benito had a vibrant life both on and off the screen. He started his career in acting and also worked as an assistant director. Details about his family life are not extensively documented, but his passion for cinema shaped much of his life.
Death and Legacy
Manuel de Benito died from heart failure on April 20, 2017, in Madrid, Spain. His contributions to film continue to be remembered, especially through the characters he portrayed in various films. His work has influenced many in the film industry and left a lasting impact on Spanish cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Cinco tenedores | 1979-01-01 | Miguel |
| Chocolate | 1980-07-18 | El Jato |
| El Lute II: mañana seré libre | 1988-04-20 | |
| Los violadores del amanecer | 1978-05-03 | Rubiales |
| Hijos de papá | 1980-12-18 | |
| The Hit | 1984-09-07 | Juan |
| Delirios de amor | 1986-11-13 | Federico (segment “Delirio 2”) / Camarero (segment “Delirio 3”) |
| Sexy Cat | 1973-05-21 | |
| Los chicos del Preu | 1967-09-25 | |
| 7 días de enero | 1979-03-28 | Andrés |
| ¿Por qué pecamos a los 40? | 1970-05-11 | Miguel |
| Pasqualino Cammarata… capitano di fregata | 1974-08-14 | |
| Cuatro noches de boda | 1969-08-04 | Miguel Jr. |
| Operación Plus Ultra | 1966-09-20 | Antonio |
| Les Chevaux du soleil | 1980-10-22 | Amédée de Bourmont |
| Lorca, muerte de un poeta | 1987-11-28 | Luis Rosales |