Timothy Charles Robert Noel Bentinck, 12th Earl of Portland, Graf von Bentinck (June 1, 1953— ) is a British actor and inventor, known as Tim Bentinck.

Bentinck was born on a sheep station in Tasmania. Having moved to England as a two-year-old, he lived in the Hertfordshire town of Berkhamsted, attending the local Preparatory school, then Harrow School. He then studied at the University of East Anglia where he was awarded a BA in History of Art, but (by his own admission) spent most of his time in the Drama Society.

Has been an actor since 1982, his best-known role being that of David Archer in the BBC radio series The Archers. Has been employed as a voice-over artist and has many TV, film and theatrical credits. He is an inveterate inventor and has several patents in his name.

In 1997, Bentinck inherited the title of Earl of Portland from his father and became the 12th Earl. He married Judith Emerson in 1979; they have two sons, William, Viscount Woodstock , and Jasper.

External links

• His website
• An interview with him
• IMDB Page