David Bennent
| David Bennent | |
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| Born |
9 September 1966 Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Parent(s) | Heinz Bennent, Diane Mansart |
| Relatives | Anne Bennent (sister) |
David Bennent (born 9 September 1966) is a Swiss actor.
He was born in Lausanne, Switzerland. His parents are German actor Heinz Bennent and French former dancer Diane Mansart. His sister Anne Bennent is also an actress.
He has lived in Germany and France as well as Switzerland and speaks fluent German, French and English.
When he was 11 he starred in The Tin Drum, which caused much controversy because David was shown in sex scenes with an adult. At age 19, he starred as Honeythorn Gump in the film Legend, co-starring alongside Tom Cruise and Mia Sara.
Bennent has appeared in such plays as Peer Gynt (2004), Die Juden (2003), Michael Kramer (2003), and A Midsummer Night's Dream (2002).
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