Ted Beniades Biography

Fast Facts

• Studied acting at New York's Dramatic Workshop with fellow students Marlon Brando, Walter Matthau, and Bea Arthur
• Met his wife, actress Marion Lauer, during the 1953 Broadway production of "Wonderful Town" and later appeared together in "Fiorello" and "Pajama Game․"
• Began his career on Broadway in the early 1950s, appearing in "Mister Roberts" and "Wonderful Town․"
• Made his screen acting debut in the TV movie "Wonderful Town" in 1958
• Best known for his role as Seidelbaum in "Scarface" and as Sarno in "Serpico․"
• Had recurring roles as Det․ Richie in "N․Y․P․D․" and as a sketch performer in "The Jackie Gleason Show․"