6.5
Movie
Acting
Ben Turpin
- Born
- Died
- (aged 70)
- Birthplace
- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Credits
- 158 titles
Biography
Bernard "Ben" Turpin was an American comedian and actor, best remembered for his work in silent films.
Signature work
Known For
6.5
Movie
6.8
Movie
Saps at Sea
5.8
Movie
His New Job
5.8
Movie
A Burlesque on Carmen
5.8
Movie
A Night Out
6.8
Movie
Million Dollar Legs
5.3
Movie
Charlie Butts In
5.7
Movie
Yankee Doodle in Berlin
5.8
Movie
Down on the Farm
6.2
Movie
Hollywood Cavalcade
4.1
Movie
Mr. Flip
6.4
Movie
Make Me a Star
3.8
Movie
Yukon Jake
6.4
Movie
Ambassador Bill
5.0
Movie
A Clever Dummy
6.6
Movie
The Show of Shows
4.0
Movie
The Wild Goose Chaser
6.8
Movie
A Small Town Idol
Acting credits 158
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Charlie Chaplin: The Long Year at Essanay Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1982 | Dance of the Cookoos Film | Cross-Eyed Plumber |
| 1961 | Days of Thrills and Laughter Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1960 | When Comedy Was King Film | (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1960 | Lifetime of Comedy Film | (archive footage) |
| 1957 | The Golden Age of Comedy Film | archive footage |
| 1954 | Big Farewell Film | Dancer |
| 1951 | The Slappiest Days of Our Lives Film | (archive footage) |
| 1951 | A Burlesque on the Opera "Carmen" Film | |
| 1949 | Down Memory Lane Film | (archive footage) |
| 1943 | Happy Times and Jolly Moments Film | (archive footage) |
| 1942 | Wedding Yells Film | Jackson Snood |
| 1942 | Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10) Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1940 | Saps at Sea Film | Cross-Eyed Plumber |
| 1939 | Hollywood Cavalcade Film | Bartender in Western |
| 1939 | A Small Town Idol Film | Sam Smith |
| 1935 | Starlit Days at the Lido Film | Self |
| 1935 | Keystone Hotel Film | Count Drewa Blanc |
| 1935 | Any Day in Hollywood Film | Ben (archive footage) |
| 1934 | The Law of the Wild Film | Henry |
| 1934 | Hollywood on Parade No. B-9 Film | Bartender |
| 1932 | Million Dollar Legs Film | Mysterious Man |
| 1932 | Make Me a Star Film | Ben |
| 1932 | Hollywood on Parade Film | Self |
| 1932 | Lighthouse Love Film | The Russian Prince |
| 1932 | Running Hollywood Film | Traffic Cop |
| 1931 | Ambassador Bill Film | The Butcher |
| 1931 | Our Wife Film | Justice of the Peace (uncredited) |
| 1931 | Cracked Nuts Film | Cross-eyed Ben |
| 1930 | Swing High Film | Bartender |
| 1930 | The Voice of Hollywood No. 8 Film | Self - Guest Host |
| 1930 | A Royal Romance Film | Cossack Guard (uncredited) |
| 1929 | The Show of Shows Film | Waiter in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' Number |
| 1929 | The Love Parade Film | Cross-Eyed Lackey (uncredited) |
| 1929 | Taking the Count Film | |
| 1928 | The Cockeyed Family Film | Amos Gillig |
| 1928 | Holding His Own Film | Ben Muggs |
| 1928 | The Eyes Have It Film | |
| 1928 | She Said No Film | |
| 1928 | Idle Eyes Film | Benjamin Turps |
| 1928 | Seein' Things Film | |
| 1928 | A Woman's Way Film | |
| 1928 | The Wife's Relations Film | Rodney St. Clair |
| 1928 | Why Babies Leave Home Film | |
| 1927 | The College Hero Film | The Janitor |
| 1927 | The Pride of Pikeville Film | Baron Bonamo |
| 1927 | Broke in China Film | Donald Drake |
| 1927 | The Jolly Jilter Film | Vigil Vancourt |
| 1926 | A Blonde's Revenge Film | Gerald Montague |
| 1926 | A Harem Knight Film | Rodney St. Clair |
| 1926 | When a Man's a Prince Film | Prince Nikolo |
| 1926 | A Prodigal Bridegroom Film | |
| 1925 | Hogan's Alley Film | The Stranger |
| 1925 | The Marriage Circus Film | Rodney St. Clair |
| 1925 | The Raspberry Romance Film | Rodney St. Clair |
| 1925 | The Wild Goose Chaser Film | Rodney St. Clair |
| 1924 | Three Foolish Weeks Film | Baron Sergius Rodney St. Clair |
| 1924 | Romeo and Juliet Film | Rodney St. Clair / Romeo |
| 1924 | Yukon Jake Film | Sheriff Cyclone Bill |
| 1924 | The Hollywood Kid Film | Self |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | The Musical Marvel Film | Director, Screenplay, Producer |