Michael Bentine

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Born 26 January 1922. Died 26 November 1996.

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Michael James Bentin, also known as Michael Bentine, CBE (26 January 1922 – 26 November 1996) was a British comedian, comic actor and founding member of the Goons. He was Peruvian Briton as a result of his father's nationality. In 1971, Bentine received the Order of Merit of Peru following his fund-raising work for the 1970 Great Peruvian Earthquake.

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