John Brandon

John Brandon was an American actor whose work spanned film, stage and television, and he began his screen career in 1960 with appearances in BBC Sunday-Night Play and ITV Television Playhouse. Born in Rego Park, New York, he served in the Army during the Korean War and, after his discharge, moved to the United Kingdom. His first credited film role came in 1966 in Arrivederci, Baby!, and he went on to guest-star in many series, including Gunsmoke, All in the Family, Frasier and Doctor Who. He appeared in Battle Beneath the Earth (1967), The Brink's Job (1978), Racing with the Moon (1984) and The Broken Hearts Club (2000). His best-known part was William Handler, a corrupt police captain in the final season of Dynasty; he also played Ben Maclaine in The Bold and the Beautiful from 1990 to 1991 and Ken Mahoney in Days of Our Lives. He retired from acting in 2007 after appearing in Private Practice.