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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia David Bennent (born September 9, 1966) is a Swiss actor. He was born in Lausanne, Switzerland. His parents are actor Heinz Bennent and former dancer Diane Mansart. His sister Anne is also an actress. He has lived in Germany and France as well as Switzerland and speaks fluent French and English. When he was 12 he starred in The Tin Drum, which caused much controversy because David was allegedly shown in sex scenes with an adult. Aged 19, he starred as Honeythorn Gump in the movie Legend, co-starring alongside Tom Cruise and Mia Sara. Bennett has appeared in such plays as Peer Gynt (2004), Die Juden (2003), Michael Kramer (2003), and A Midsummer Night's Dream (2002). Description above from the Wikipedia article David Bennent, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
David Bennent is a Swiss stage and screen actor born in Lausanne, best known for his childhood breakout role in the Oscar-winning film The Tin Drum.
He is internationally recognized for portraying Oskar Matzerath in The Tin Drum and playing Honeythorn Gump in Ridley Scott's fantasy film Legend.
He works across European arthouse cinema, international fantasy films, and classical theater productions.
Discover his complete credited film and television appearances on Mood.