Jay Benedict (1951–2020) "Aliens" actor

1 min readApr 6, 2020

by Kirk Fox

Jay Benedict was an actor known for his roles in "Aliens" and "The Dark Knight Rises."

Died: Saturday, April 4, 2020. (Who else died on April 4?)
Details of Death: Died at the age of 68, from complications of COVID-19.
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Acting Career

Jay Benedict was born in America but moved to England at a young age. He was seen on the big screen in "Aliens" and "The Dark Knight Rises." He was a popular actor in England, starring on the soap "Emmerdale" and the TV detective series "Foyle's War."

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