Benedict Campbell

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.[1] Early in his career, Campbell also appeared in a number of live action works.

Benedict Campbell
Campbell (left) with Jennifer Lines performing on stage at 2015
Born (1957-06-12) June 12, 1957
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
OccupationActor
Years active1985–present
SpouseJackie Maxwell
Parent(s)Douglas Campbell
Ann Casson
RelativesTorquil Campbell (half brother)
Lewis Casson (maternal grandfather)
Sybil Thorndike (maternal grandmother)
Christopher Casson (maternal uncle)
Mary Casson (maternal aunt)

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.[2]

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.[3]

Filmography

Live-action

Animation

Video games

Stratford Festival Theatre credits
  • Hamlet (2000), Hamlet
  • Julius Caesar (1998), Marcus Antonius
  • Romeo and Juliet (1997), Friar Laurence
  • 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 [5][6]

References
  1. Internet Shakespeare, University of Victoria
  2. Martin, Sandra (10 October 2009). "Douglas Campbell, 87 / Actor - 'A gloriously forthright, honest, full-blooded trouper'". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on 2020-03-13. Retrieved 2010-02-24.
  3. Ouzounian, Richard (2010-05-28). "Ouzounian: Jackie Maxwell is Shaw Festival's champion". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
  4. "Random: OG Donkey Kong Country TV Series Cast Reunites For Animated Short". Nintendo Life. 2023-05-10. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  5. Stratford Festival>
  6. Internet Shakespeare, University of Victoria>
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