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Ben Turpin, actor
Actor

Ben Turpin: Movies & Filmography

films
36
on screen
1909–1961
Career at a glance

Ben Turpin's Career in Numbers

Ben Turpin's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ben Turpin works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Mr. Flip (1909) to When Comedy Was King (1960), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.

Ben Turpin Movies by Decade

  1. 1900s 3
  2. 1910s 8
  3. 1920s 8
  4. 1930s 9
  5. 1940s 2
  6. 1950s 2
  7. 1960s 1

The 1930s were Ben Turpin's busiest decade, with 9 films.

Ben Turpin Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 30
  • Drama 1
  • Music 1
  • War 1

Comedy is the genre Ben Turpin has worked in most, with 30 films, ahead of drama (1).

Ben Turpin Career Milestones

First film
Mr. Flip 1909
Newest film
When Comedy Was King 1960
36 credits

Ben Turpin Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Ben Turpin is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Ben Turpin Movies as an Actor

33
  1. 1960 When Comedy Was King (1960) movie poster When Comedy Was King as edited from 'Yukon Jake' (archive footage) · Comedy
  2. 1957 The Golden Age of Comedy (1957) movie poster The Golden Age of Comedy as archive footage · Comedy
  3. 1951 A Burlesque on the Opera Carmen (1951) movie poster A Burlesque on the Opera Carmen Comedy
  4. 1943 Happy Times and Jolly Moments (1943) movie poster Happy Times and Jolly Moments as (archive footage) · Comedy
  5. 1940 Saps at Sea (1940) movie poster Saps at Sea as Cross-Eyed Plumber · Comedy
  6. 1939 Hollywood Cavalcade (1939) movie poster Hollywood Cavalcade as Bartender in Western · Comedy
  7. 1935 Keystone Hotel (1935) movie poster Keystone Hotel as Count Drewa Blanc · Comedy
  8. 1934 Hollywood on Parade No. B-9 (1934) movie poster Hollywood on Parade No. B-9 as Bartender · Comedy
  9. 1932 Million Dollar Legs (1932) movie poster Million Dollar Legs as Mysterious Man · Comedy
  10. 1932 Make Me a Star (1932) movie poster Make Me a Star as Ben · Drama
  11. 1932 Lighthouse Love (1932) movie poster Lighthouse Love as The Russian Prince · Comedy
  12. 1931 Ambassador Bill (1931) movie poster Ambassador Bill as The Butcher · Comedy
  13. 1931 Our Wife (1931) movie poster Our Wife as Justice of the Peace · Comedy
  14. 1931 Cracked Nuts (1931) movie poster Cracked Nuts as Cross-eyed Ben · Comedy
  15. 1929 The Show of Shows (1929) movie poster The Show of Shows as Waiter in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' Number · Music
  16. 1927 The Pride of Pikeville (1927) movie poster The Pride of Pikeville as Baron Bonamo · Comedy
  17. 1927 Broke in China (1927) movie poster Broke in China as Donald Drake · Comedy
  18. 1924 Yukon Jake (1924) movie poster Yukon Jake as Sheriff Cyclone Bill · Comedy
  19. 1924 Ten Dollars or Ten Days (1924) movie poster Ten Dollars or Ten Days as The Soda Clerk · Comedy
  20. 1921 Bright Eyes (1921) movie poster Bright Eyes as Luke Larson the Oil Magnate · Comedy
  21. 1920 Down on the Farm (1920) movie poster Down on the Farm as The Faithful Wife's Husband · Comedy
  22. 1920 Charlie Butts In (1920) movie poster Charlie Butts In Comedy
  23. 1919 Yankee Doodle in Berlin (1919) movie poster Yankee Doodle in Berlin as A Prussian Guardsman · War
  24. 1918 Chase Me Charlie (1918) movie poster Chase Me Charlie as Ben · Comedy
  25. 1917 A Clever Dummy (1917) movie poster A Clever Dummy as A Romantic Janitor · Comedy
  26. 1915 A Burlesque on Carmen (1915) movie poster A Burlesque on Carmen as Remendados · Comedy
  27. 1915 Versus Sledge Hammers (1915) movie poster Versus Sledge Hammers as The Count's Valet · Comedy
  28. 1915 The Champion (1915) movie poster The Champion as Ringside vendor · Comedy
  29. 1915 A Night Out (1915) movie poster A Night Out as Fellow Reveller · Comedy
  30. 1915 His New Job (1915) movie poster His New Job as Film Extra, in Anteroom · Comedy
  31. 1909 Mr. Flip (1909) movie poster Mr. Flip as Mr. Flip · Comedy
  32. 1909 Mr. Flip (1909) movie poster Mr. Flip as Mr. Flip · Comedy
  33. 1909 The Haunted Lounge (1909) movie poster The Haunted Lounge as Tramp · Comedy

Ben Turpin in Documentaries & Specials

3
  1. 1961 Days of Thrills and Laughter (1961) movie poster Days of Thrills and Laughter as Self (archive footage) · Documentary
  2. 1935 Starlit Days at the Lido (1935) movie poster Starlit Days at the Lido as Self · Documentary
  3. 1932 Hollywood on Parade (1932) movie poster Hollywood on Parade as Self · Comedy
Works with

Who Ben Turpin Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Ben Turpin shares the most films with. John Rand comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Edgar Kennedy (3).

FAQ

Ben Turpin: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Ben Turpin been in?

Ben Turpin is credited on 36 films, from 1909 to 1961. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Ben Turpin's newest movie?

The most recent film on Ben Turpin's filmography is Days of Thrills and Laughter (1961), in the role of Self (archive footage).

Who does Ben Turpin work with most often?

Ben Turpin shares the most films with John Rand (3 films), Edgar Kennedy (3 films) and Billy Gilbert (3 films).

The Best Ben Turpin Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 36 credits.

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