Terry Sue-Patt

Terry Sue-Patt (29 September 1964 – May 2015) was a British actor, best known for playing Benny Green in the BBC series Grange Hill (1978–1982).

Early life

Sue-Patt was born in Islington, London, one of the six children of black African parents. He attended Sir William Collins Comprehensive School, and Anna Scher Theatre School.

Career

Sue-Patt began his acting career with small parts in various Children's Film Foundation productions and an appearance in General Hospital for ATV. He was given the part of Benny Green in Grange Hill after being spotted at his local drama group and playing football in the local park by Colin Cant, the series original director. His character was the first pupil seen on screen in the first episode.

He also played a gunman in the Channel 4 Desmond's in 1990, and the BBC Schools programme, Scene (1990s). Sue-Patt played the role of Yusef in Alan Clarke's The Firm (1989).

Death

Sue-Patt's death was announced on Twitter and his Facebook profile on 22 May 2015. Scotland Yard confirmed that officers had forced entry into a flat in Walthamstow after concerns were raised about the welfare of the occupant, however the death is not being treated as suspicious. It has been reported that Sue-Patt may have died up to a month before his body was discovered.