Why was he chosen as the vicar?

[Moonraker]

Watched LOTSW episode called 'The Only Diesel Saxophone in Captivity.' Which is in series 19. The actor Martin Benson had a small part in the episode cast as a vicar. I chuckled because the first thought that came in mind was he played a Catholic priest (Father Spiletto) in the 1976 film The Omen. Then I wondered if he was cast as a man of the cloth after playing Father Spiletto

 

[Inky Batty]

Well spotted.

 

[captain clutterbuck]

he played a Catholic priest (Father Spiletto)

With that name you would think he was Italian or of Italian descent but the picture perhaps suggest he is Polish

 

[Moonraker]

In LOTSW he played a good natured character, whereas in The Omen he has fallen from grace.

 

[WellyMan]

Well spotted.

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The impaled priest is a different one to Spiletto and is played by Patrick Troughton.

 

[Moonraker]

I am not certain, but I heard that the revenue from the success of The Omen allowed Star. wars to be created.