Ben Daniels: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 24
- on screen
- 1987–2022
- box office
- $65.3M
- average score
- 72
- Born
- June 10, 1964 (age 62)
- Birthplace
- Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
- Citizenship
- England
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1985-present
- Spouses
- Ian Gelder
The Best Ben Daniels Movies
The highest-rated films Ben Daniels is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert (2018) scores highest, at 85. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Ben Daniels's Career in Numbers
Ben Daniels's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ben Daniels works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Wish You Were Here (1987) to Benediction (2022), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Ben Daniels Movies by Decade
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 6
- 2000s 5
- 2010s 10
- 2020s 2
The 2010s were Ben Daniels's busiest decade, with 10 films.
Ben Daniels Movies by Genre
- Drama 9
- Tv movie 5
- Comedy 2
- Documentary 1
- Biography 1
- Sci-Fi 1
- History 1
- Fantasy 1
- Family 1
- Music 1
Drama is the genre Ben Daniels has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of tv movie (5).
Ben Daniels Career Milestones
- First film
- Wish You Were Here 1987
- Biggest box office hit
- Madeline $30M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert Movie Echo Score 85
- Newest film
- Benediction 2022
Ben Daniels Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Ben Daniels is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 72. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2022
Andor: A Disney+ Day Special Look as Antoc Merrick (archive footage) (uncredited) · Documentary - 2022
Benediction as Dr. Rivers · Biography Worldwide box office: $847K Movie Echo Score: 74 - 2019
Captive State as Daniel · Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $8.81M Movie Echo Score: 63 - 2018
Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert as Pontius Pilate · Tv movie Movie Echo Score: 85 - 2017
The Exception Drama Worldwide box office: $873K Movie Echo Score: 67 - 2016
The Hollow Crown: Richard III History - 2016
The Hollow Crown: Henry VI - Part 2 - 2015
Casanova as Francois-Joachim de Bernis · Tv movie - 2014
Luna as Grant · Fantasy - 2014
Jamaica Inn as Francis Davey · Drama - 2013
The Wipers Times as Lieutenant Colonel Howfield · Tv movie - 2011
Women in Love as Will Brangwen · Drama Worldwide box office: $19.3M - 2009
The Last Days of Lehman Brothers as John Thain · Tv movie Worldwide box office: $3.43K - 2006
The Virgin Queen as Francis Walsingham · Drama - 2006
The State Within as Nicholas Brocklehurst · Drama - 2001
Conspiracy as Josef Bühler · Drama - 2000
Britannic as Townsend · Drama - 1999
Fanny & Elvis as Andrew · Comedy - 1998
Madeline as Leopold the Tutor · Family Worldwide box office: $30M - 1998
I Want You as Bob · Music Worldwide box office: $1.67K - 1996
Beautiful Thing as Tony · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.18M - 1996
Truth or Dare as Ben · Tv movie - 1992
The Lost Language of Cranes as Robin Bradley · Drama - 1987
Wish You Were Here as Maisie Mathews · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.28M
Who Is Ben Daniels?
Ben Daniels was born in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England in 1964 and is 62 years old. Credited on films since 1987, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Ben Daniels (born 10 June 1964) is an English actor recognized initially as a stage performer who graduated from the reputable London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Daniels received nominations for prestigious awards such as the Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor for Never the Sinner (1991), and the Evening Standard Award for Best Actor for 900 Oneonta (1994). Meanwhile, he won the 2001 Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the Arthur Miller play All My Sons. Eventually, Daniels transitioned to the screen acting, featuring in popular television series like Cutting It (2002–04), The Virgin Queen (2005), and House of Cards (2013–14). He is also known for his roles in the Netflix series The Crown and Jupiter's Legacy. Furthermore, Daniels landed the character of General Bel Riose in the Apple TV+ science fiction series Foundation in 2023. Daniels' career is marked by notable performances on Broadway, such as his role in Les Liaisons Dangereuses, earning him a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Play. Asides from acting, Daniels is an amateur painter and a practitioner of Ashtanga yoga. From a young age to his early forties, Daniels suffered from sleep paralysis, indicating his journey went beyond professional achievements.
Who Ben Daniels Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Ben Daniels shares the most films with. Anton Lesser comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Benedict Cumberbatch (2).
Ben Daniels: Questions & Answers
How many movies Ben Daniels has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Ben Daniels been in?
Ben Daniels is credited on 24 films, from 1987 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Ben Daniels's highest-grossing movie?
Madeline (1998) is Ben Daniels's biggest box office hit, with $30M worldwide, ahead of Women in Love (2011) ($19.3M). Across every film with box office figures, Ben Daniels's movies have made $65.3M.
Ben Daniels's biggest hits What is the best Ben Daniels movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Ben Daniels's best-rated film is Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert (2018) with a score of 85, followed by Benediction (2022) (74).
Best Ben Daniels movies, ranked How old is Ben Daniels?
Ben Daniels is 62 years old, born on June 10, 1964 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England.
What is Ben Daniels's newest movie?
The most recent film on Ben Daniels's filmography is Andor: A Disney+ Day Special Look (2022), in the role of Antoc Merrick (archive footage) (uncredited).
Who does Ben Daniels work with most often?
Ben Daniels shares the most films with Anton Lesser (3 films), Benedict Cumberbatch (2 films) and Keeley Hawes (2 films).
The Best Ben Daniels Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 24 credits.
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