Lennie Bennett | |
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.jpg) Publicity shot of Bennett promoting the early-1980s TV quiz "Punchlines" | |
| Born | Michael Berry[1] (1938-09-26)26 September 1938 Blackpool,Lancashire, England |
| Died | 8 April 2009(2009-04-08) (aged 70) Lancaster, Lancashire, England |
| Resting place | Church of St John the Evangelist, Poulton Le Fylde , Lancashire, England |
| Occupation | Television comedian |
| Years active | 1971–1993 |
| Spouses | |
Michael Berry (26 September 1938 – 8 April 2009), known professionally asLennie Bennett, was an English comedian and game-show host.
After attending the Palatine Secondary School inBlackpool, Bennett became a journalist for theWest Lancashire Evening Gazette before becoming a professional hypnotist and appearing on the BBC light entertainment programmeThe Good Old Days in 1969.[4] He starred withJerry Stevens in theLennie and Jerry Show (originally titledLennie and Jerry), which ran from 1978 to 1980. Bennett was also the host ofPunchlines andLucky Ladders in the 1980s.
He also performed in twelveRoyal Variety Shows, and had a brief stint as a chat show host onLondon Weekend Television in 1982,[5] before working as a speaker on the after-dinner circuit.
Bennett suffered a serious heart attack in 1994, which necessitated abypass operation. He died at the age of 70 in theRoyal Lancaster Infirmary on 8 April 2009, following a fall at his home from which he failed to regain consciousness.[6] His funeral took place at theCarleton Crematorium.[7]
In 1987, Bennett was a guest on David Frosts show Through the Keyhole.
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