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Benjamin Walker, actor
Actor

Benjamin Walker: Movies & Box Office

films
13
on screen
2009–2024
box office
$158M
average score
56
Born
June 21, 1982 (age 44)
Birthplace
Cartersville, Georgia, U.S.
Full name
Benjamin Walker Davis
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Actor, Comedian
Years active
2004-present
Spouses
Mamie Gummer, Kaya Scodelario
Children
2
Known for

The Best Benjamin Walker Movies

The highest-rated films Benjamin Walker 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.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Benjamin Walker's Career in Numbers

Benjamin Walker's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Benjamin Walker works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The War Boys (2009) to September 5 (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Benjamin Walker Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 1
  2. 2010s 8
  3. 2020s 4

The 2010s were Benjamin Walker's busiest decade, with 8 films.

Benjamin Walker Movies by Genre

  • Drama 6
  • Action 3
  • History 1
  • Tv movie 1
  • Fantasy 1
  • Romance 1

Drama is the genre Benjamin Walker has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of action (3).

Benjamin Walker Career Milestones

First film
The War Boys 2009
Biggest box office hit
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter $116M worldwide
Best-rated film
September 5 Movie Echo Score 84
Newest film
September 5 2024
13 credits

Benjamin Walker Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Benjamin Walker is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 56. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Benjamin Walker?

Benjamin Walker was born in Cartersville, Georgia, U.S. in 1982 and is 44 years old. Credited on films since 2009, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Benjamin Walker Davis, known professionally as Benjamin Walker, is a highly acclaimed American actor and stand-up comedian. Walker's notable engagements include his performance as Andrew Jackson in the Broadway musical Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson and his portrayal of Patrick Bateman in the 2016 musical adaptation of American Psycho. He built a successful screen career that includes his title role in the 2012 film Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and appearances in renowned films such as Flags of Our Fathers, In the Heart of the Sea, and Kinsey. Walker made a splash in the television industry with his roles, including his performance as Erik Gelden in the third season of Marvel's Jessica Jones on Netflix and portraying the High King of the Ñoldorin Elves Ereinion Gil-galad in the Amazon Prime Video series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

Born in Cartersville, Georgia, Walker started his career journey at the Interlochen Arts Academy and Juilliard School. He garnered critical acclaim for numerous stage roles such as Bertram Cates in the Broadway revival of Inherit The Wind, a portrayal that assisted in receiving four Tony awards nominations for the show. In 2010, he reprised his role as Andrew Jackson leading to a successful and critically acclaimed broadway run. Walker's career continued to prosper as he took on impressive roles in revivals, workshops, and new productions including Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Spring Awakening, Romeo and Juliet, and American Psycho. His wide range of roles in both theater and film highlighted his ability to adapt to diverse characters, earning him a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play for All My Sons in 2019. Walker has also been successful in his stand-up comedy career, regularly performing in well-known venues like Comedy Village and The Comedy Store.

FAQ

Benjamin Walker: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Benjamin Walker been in?

Benjamin Walker is credited on 13 films, from 2009 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Benjamin Walker's highest-grossing movie?

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012) is Benjamin Walker's biggest box office hit, with $116M worldwide, ahead of The Choice (2016) ($23.1M). Across every film with box office figures, Benjamin Walker's movies have made $158M.

Benjamin Walker's biggest hits

What is the best Benjamin Walker movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Benjamin Walker's best-rated film is September 5 (2024) with a score of 84, followed by Shimmer Lake (2017) (75).

Best Benjamin Walker movies, ranked

How old is Benjamin Walker?

Benjamin Walker is 44 years old, born on June 21, 1982 in Cartersville, Georgia, U.S..

What is Benjamin Walker's newest movie?

The most recent film on Benjamin Walker's filmography is September 5 (2024), in the role of Peter Jennings.

The Best Benjamin Walker Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 13 credits.

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