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Ben Chaplin, actor
Actor

Ben Chaplin: Movies & Box Office

films
21
on screen
1995–2024
box office
$104M
average score
77
Born
July 31, 1969 (age 57)
Birthplace
Windsor, Berkshire, England
Full name
Benedict John Greenwood
Citizenship
British
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1990-present
Known for

The Best Ben Chaplin Movies

The highest-rated films Ben Chaplin is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. September 5 (2024) scores highest, at 84. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Ben Chaplin's Career in Numbers

Ben Chaplin's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ben Chaplin works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Feast of July (1995) to September 5 (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Ben Chaplin Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 2
  2. 2000s 5
  3. 2010s 10
  4. 2020s 2

The 2010s were Ben Chaplin's busiest decade, with 10 films.

Ben Chaplin Movies by Genre

  • Drama 13
  • History 1
  • Biography 1
  • Tv movie 1
  • Thriller 1
  • Fantasy 1
  • Romance 1

Drama is the genre Ben Chaplin has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of history (1).

Ben Chaplin Career Milestones

First film
Feast of July 1995
Biggest box office hit
Lost Souls $31.4M worldwide
Best-rated film
September 5 Movie Echo Score 84
Newest film
September 5 2024
21 credits

Ben Chaplin Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Ben Chaplin is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 77. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Ben Chaplin?

Ben Chaplin was born in Windsor, Berkshire, England in 1969 and is 57 years old. Credited on films since 1995, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Benedict John Greenwood, known in the film and television industry as Ben Chaplin, is an accomplished British actor. Born on 31st July 1969 in Windsor, Berkshire, England, Ben Chaplin discovered his passion for acting in his teenage years. His foundation in the acting field was laid down at the Princess Margaret Royal Free School, where he was involved in theatre productions. He further enriched his acting prowess at the esteemed Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. After combing through various odd jobs, he propelled his acting career in the 1990s, making appearances in BBC television dramas and cinema films. Notable early roles include performances in The Remains of the Day and in Bye Bye Baby for Channel Four. His impressive character portrayal earned him good reviews for his role as Tom Wingfield in Sam Mendes' stage production of The Glass Menagerie, culminating in an Olivier award nomination in 1995.

With a solid foothold in the British Television sphere, he expanded his talent to the United States, starring in a variety of roles in significant films. His acting versatility led him to be cast in romantic comedy, The Truth About Cats & Dogs, a drama, Washington Square and in the horror film Lost Souls. Later, he marked his imprint in films like Murder by Numbers, Stage Beauty, and Dorian Gray to name a few. His recurring contribution to the acting community spans from acting in romantic dramas, dark thrillers, comedic dramas to miniseries on television. Aside from his sparkling film career, Chaplin continues to make his presence known in the theatre scene with recent appearances in acclaimed plays like This Is How It Goes, and The Reporter.

FAQ

Ben Chaplin: Questions & Answers

How many movies Ben Chaplin has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Ben Chaplin been in?

Ben Chaplin is credited on 21 films, from 1995 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Ben Chaplin's highest-grossing movie?

Lost Souls (2000) is Ben Chaplin's biggest box office hit, with $31.4M worldwide, ahead of Dorian Gray (2009) ($22.9M). Across every film with box office figures, Ben Chaplin's movies have made $104M.

Ben Chaplin's biggest hits

What is the best Ben Chaplin movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Ben Chaplin's best-rated film is September 5 (2024) with a score of 84, followed by The Dig (2021) (79).

Best Ben Chaplin movies, ranked

How old is Ben Chaplin?

Ben Chaplin is 57 years old, born on July 31, 1969 in Windsor, Berkshire, England.

What is Ben Chaplin's newest movie?

The most recent film on Ben Chaplin's filmography is September 5 (2024), in the role of Marvin Bader.

Who does Ben Chaplin work with most often?

Ben Chaplin shares the most films with Ralph Fiennes (2 films), Emily Watson (2 films) and Fionn Whitehead (2 films).

The Best Ben Chaplin Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 21 credits.

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