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New Zealand actors who deceased at age 53

Here are 1 famous actors from New Zealand died at 53:

Charles Bennett

Charles Bennett (March 11, 1889 Dunedin-February 15, 1943 Hollywood) a.k.a. Charles J. Bennett or Carl Bennett was a New Zealand actor.

He began his career in vaudeville before moving to Hollywood in the early 1920s. Bennett appeared in over 100 films during his career, primarily in roles as a supporting actor. Some of his notable roles include appearances in the films "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1923), "The Florida Enchantment" (1930), "The Most Dangerous Game" (1932), and "Topper Takes a Trip" (1938). Bennett was also a prolific screenwriter, with more than 150 films to his credit. Some of his notable writing credits include "The Mask of Fu Manchu" (1932), "King Kong" (1933), and "Son of Kong" (1933). Bennett was a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and was posthumously inducted into the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2003 for his contributions to the film industry.

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