Number Painter actor dies

I'm saddened to report that actor Paul Benedict died Monday at the age of 70.

Benedict played Mr. Bentley on 'The Jeffersons', and he appeared on 'Seinfeld' at least once. He was also in many plays. But Paul Benedict is perhaps best known for portraying the Number Painter on 'Sesame Street'. In a series of '70s skits, he wore a long, white coat and a derby hat and painted numbers on various surfaces.

The actor died of unknown causes at his home in New England.

(Source: http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/obituaries/articles/2008/12/04/paul_benedict_70_actor_at_home_in_tv_sitcoms_modern_and_classical_dramas)