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Big3sCompanyFan · 01-15-2009, 05:04 AM

As the rest of you I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Paul Benedict at the relatively young age of 70 and I too was surprised that he wasn't even half British. Although you could tell his British accent was not the best on the Jeffersons you thought maybe he was at least part British.

But I was also very surprised to hear that he suffered from acromegaly, which is a pituitary disease that can result in gigantism or being VERY tall like 7 FEET. Obviously he was nowhere near that tall but he looked about 6'3" or 6'4".

We actually may be overestimating his height because most of the cast was pretty short. Franklin Cover looked about 6 feet 2 or so but now that I just checked he was 6'4"! Wow! I don't think he looked quite that tall.

So I guess that mean Mr. Bently was about the same since those two seemed about the same height. What do you think?

TJL · 01-15-2009, 07:13 AM

I always thought Paul Benedict was pretty tall, considering how he towered over George Jefferson, but several years ago I found myself standing on a street corner next to Paul Benedict waiting for the light to change, and I was surprised to find that he was about my height. I'm 5'11.

robyrob · 01-15-2009, 07:45 AM

the standard doorframe is 6' -8" so you can make a rough estimate of his height from there

Big3sCompanyFan · 01-15-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

I always thought Paul Benedict was pretty tall, considering how he towered over George Jefferson, but several years ago I found myself standing on a street corner next to Paul Benedict waiting for the light to change, and I was surprised to find that he was about my height. I'm 5'11.

Wow, you actually met Mr.Bentley. What town was it in and what was he doing on that street corner? I certainly hope you talked to him! Was he nice and what did he say?

TJL · 01-17-2009, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Big3sCompanyFan

Wow, you actually met Mr.Bentley. What town was it in and what was he doing on that street corner? I certainly hope you talked to him! Was he nice and what did he say?

It was in my neighborhood in New York City. I believe he lived near me, because I spotted him on more than one occasion.

I didn't say anything to him during our brief encounter at the corner. I always chicken out and clam up when i see a celebrity on the street.

01-15-2009, 05:04 AM	#1
Big3sCompanyFan Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2003 Posts: 2,493	How tall was Mr. Bentley (Paul Benedict)? As the rest of you I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Paul Benedict at the relatively young age of 70 and I too was surprised that he wasn't even half British. Although you could tell his British accent was not the best on the Jeffersons you thought maybe he was at least part British. But I was also very surprised to hear that he suffered from acromegaly, which is a pituitary disease that can result in gigantism or being VERY tall like 7 FEET. Obviously he was nowhere near that tall but he looked about 6'3" or 6'4". We actually may be overestimating his height because most of the cast was pretty short. Franklin Cover looked about 6 feet 2 or so but now that I just checked he was 6'4"! Wow! I don't think he looked quite that tall. So I guess that mean Mr. Bently was about the same since those two seemed about the same height. What do you think?

01-15-2009, 07:13 AM	#2
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	I always thought Paul Benedict was pretty tall, considering how he towered over George Jefferson, but several years ago I found myself standing on a street corner next to Paul Benedict waiting for the light to change, and I was surprised to find that he was about my height. I'm 5'11.
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01-15-2009, 07:45 AM	#3
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,191	the standard doorframe is 6' -8" so you can make a rough estimate of his height from there
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