Ben Turpin
Acting50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 18, 1869
Birth Place: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
About Ben Turpin
Bernard "Ben" Turpin was an American comedian and actor, best remembered for his work in silent films.
Best Ben Turpin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ben Turpin's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ben Turpin.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Days of Thrills and Laughter | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | When Comedy Was King | edited from 'Yukon Jake' (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Lifetime of Comedy | (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Golden Age of Comedy | archive footage | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | A Burlesque on the Opera "Carmen" | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Saps at Sea | Cross-Eyed Plumber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Hollywood Cavalcade | Bartender in Western | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Starlit Days at the Lido | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Keystone Hotel | Count Drewa Blanc | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Law of the Wild | Henry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Million Dollar Legs | Mysterious Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Make Me a Star | Ben | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Lighthouse Love | The Russian Prince | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Ambassador Bill | The Butcher | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Our Wife | Justice of the Peace | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Cracked Nuts | Cross-eyed Ben | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Swing High | Bartender | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Love Parade | Cross-Eyed Lackey (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Show of Shows | Waiter in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' Number | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Seein' Things | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The College Hero | The Janitor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Broke in China | Donald Drake | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | A Prodigal Bridegroom | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Yukon Jake | Sheriff Cyclone Bill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Hollywood Kid | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Ten Dollars or Ten Days | The Soda Clerk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Dare-Devil | Joe Magee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Hollywood | Ben Turpin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Shriek of Araby | Bill Poster - The Sheik | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | A Small Town Idol | Sam Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1920 | Down on the Farm | The Faithful Wife's Husband | Average | Similar → |
| 1920 | Charlie Butts In | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Yankee Doodle in Berlin | A Prussian Guardsman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | She Loved Him Plenty | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | Chase Me Charlie | Ben | Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | Are Waitresses Safe? | Ralph - Who Loved Her So | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | A Bedroom Blunder | Hotel Desk Clerk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | A Clever Dummy | A Romantic Janitor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | When Ben Bolted | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | A Studio Stampede | Vic | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Butcher's Nightmare | The Butcher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Musical Marvel | Dickie, the pianist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | A Burlesque on Carmen | Remendados | Average | Similar → |
| 1915 | Versus Sledge Hammers | The Count's Valet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Champion | Ringside vendor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | A Night Out | Fellow Reveller | Average | Similar → |
| 1915 | His New Job | Film Extra, in Anteroom | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Laundress | His Assistant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Sweedie Learns to Swim | Captain of Life Savers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1909 | Mr. Flip | Mr. Flip | Flop | Similar → |
Ben Turpin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ben Turpin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ben Turpin is "A Burlesque on the Opera "Carmen"" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ben Turpin acted in?
Ben Turpin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ben Turpin?
Other notable films include "Hollywood", "Keystone Hotel", and "Our Wife".