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Ben Schnetzer, actor
Actor

Ben Schnetzer: Movies & Box Office

films
16
on screen
2013–2025
box office
$531M
average score
59
Born
February 8, 1990 (age 36)
Birthplace
USA
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor
Years active
2007-present
Spouses
Kate Hewitt
Children
1
Known for

The Best Ben Schnetzer Movies

The highest-rated films Ben Schnetzer is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Grizzlies (2018) scores highest, at 83. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Ben Schnetzer's Career in Numbers

Ben Schnetzer's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ben Schnetzer works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Book Thief (2013) to Swiped (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Ben Schnetzer Movies by Decade

  1. 2010s 13
  2. 2020s 2

The 2010s were Ben Schnetzer's busiest decade, with 13 films.

Ben Schnetzer Movies by Genre

  • Drama 8
  • Biography 2
  • Mystery 1
  • Crime 1
  • History 1
  • Action 1
  • Comedy 1

Drama is the genre Ben Schnetzer has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of biography (2).

Ben Schnetzer Career Milestones

First film
The Book Thief 2013
Biggest box office hit
Warcraft $439M worldwide
Best-rated film
The Grizzlies Movie Echo Score 83
Newest film
Swiped 2025
16 credits

Ben Schnetzer Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Ben Schnetzer is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 59. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Ben Schnetzer?

Ben Schnetzer was born in USA in 1990 and is 36 years old. Credited on films since 2013, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Ben Schnetzer is an acclaimed American actor well-known for his versatility and superb mastery of accents. As the son of actor Stephen Schnetzer and actress Nancy Snyder, Schnetzer followed the family tradition, graduating from the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. His fledgling acting career took a significant leap forward in 2010 when he appeared in an episode of 'Law & Order', and held a supporting role in the ABC series 'Happy Town'. Schnetzer's talent continually opened doors for him in the international film industry as he transitioned from American TV series to British films.

During his final year at Guildhall, Schnetzer was cast as Max Vandenburg in the film adaption of 'The Book Thief' (2013). This was just the beginning of his rave performances. He ruled the silver screen again in 2014 as the protagonist Mark Ashton in the historical film 'Pride', receiving critical acclaim and two BIFA nominations. He also portraited Dimitri Mitropoulos, a British-Greek Oxford University student, in 'The Riot Club' that recognized his talent for bringing diverse characters to life. His roles in 'Warcraft', 'Snowden', 'The Grizzlies', and 'Saint Judy' and on stage in 'Eureka Day' at The Old Vic in London, left an indelible mark on viewers and critics alike. He is set to star in the next Netflix science fiction series 'The Three-Body Problem'.

Works with

Who Ben Schnetzer Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Ben Schnetzer shares the most films with. Madelyn Cline comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Kit Harington (2).

FAQ

Ben Schnetzer: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Ben Schnetzer been in?

Ben Schnetzer is credited on 16 films, from 2013 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Ben Schnetzer's highest-grossing movie?

Warcraft (2016) is Ben Schnetzer's biggest box office hit, with $439M worldwide, ahead of The Book Thief (2013) ($76.6M). Across every film with box office figures, Ben Schnetzer's movies have made $531M.

Ben Schnetzer's biggest hits

What is the best Ben Schnetzer movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Ben Schnetzer's best-rated film is The Grizzlies (2018) with a score of 83, followed by On Broadway (2019) (80).

Best Ben Schnetzer movies, ranked

How old is Ben Schnetzer?

Ben Schnetzer is 36 years old, born on February 8, 1990 in USA.

What is Ben Schnetzer's newest movie?

The most recent film on Ben Schnetzer's filmography is Swiped (2025).

Who does Ben Schnetzer work with most often?

Ben Schnetzer shares the most films with Madelyn Cline (2 films), Kit Harington (2 films) and Jacob Tremblay (2 films).

The Best Ben Schnetzer Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 16 credits.

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