Ben Mendelsohn
ActingAbout Ben Mendelsohn
Paul Benjamin Mendelsohn (born 3 April 1969) is an Australian actor. He first rose to prominence in Australia for his break-out role in The Year My Voice Broke (1987). He gained international attention for his starring role in the crime drama Animal Kingdom (2010). He has since had roles in films such as The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Starred Up (2013), Lost River (2014), Mississippi Grind (2015), Rogue One (2016), Darkest Hour (2017), and Ready Player One (2018). Mendelsohn starred in the Netflix drama series Bloodline (2015–2017), for which he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2016. He played the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood (2018). He joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Talos in the superhero film Captain Marvel (2019) and the Disney+ series Secret Invasion (2023). He has also starred in the HBO crime miniseries The Outsider (2020). In 2024, he began portraying fashion designer Christian Diorin the television series The New Look. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ben Mendelsohn, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ben Mendelsohn reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Ben Mendelsohn's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 46% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ben Mendelsohn remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Dark Knight Rises, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ben Mendelsohn Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ben Mendelsohn's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ben Mendelsohn.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Roofman | Ron Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Freaky Tales | The Guy | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Marsh King's Daughter | Jacob | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | To Catch a Killer | Geoffrey Lammark | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Cyrano | De Guiche | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Babyteeth | Henry | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Gorillaz: Reject False Icons | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Spies in Disguise | Killian (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The King | King Henry IV | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Spider-Man: Far From Home | Talos (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Captain Marvel | Talos / Keller | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Robin Hood | Sheriff of Nottingham | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Land of Steady Habits | Anders Hill | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Ready Player One | Sorrento | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Darkest Hour | King George VI | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | I Am Heath Ledger | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Una | Ray Brooks | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Rogue One: A Star Wars Story | Orson Krennic | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Mississippi Grind | Gerry | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Slow West | Payne | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Lost River | Dave | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Black Sea | Fraser | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Exodus: Gods and Kings | Viceroy Hegep | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Starred Up | Neville Love | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Adore | Harold | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Place Beyond the Pines | Robin Van Der Hook | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Killing Them Softly | Russell | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Dark Knight Rises | Daggett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Trespass | Elias Collins | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Killer Elite | Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Animal Kingdom | Andrew 'Pope' Cody | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Beautiful Kate | Ned Kendall | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | $9.99 | Lenny Peck (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Knowing | Phil Bergman | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Australia | Captain Dutton | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The New World | Ben | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Second Chance | Dr. Larry Stewart | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Black and White | Rupert Murdoch | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story | Alexander Hall | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Vertical Limit | Malcolm Bench | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Amy | Robert Buchanan | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Cosi | Lewis | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Sirens | Lewis | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Map of the Human Heart | Farmboy | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Quigley Down Under | O'Flynn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Big Steal | Danny Clark | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Return Home | Gary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Nirvana Street Murder | Luke | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Year My Voice Broke | Trevor Leishman | Hit | Similar → |
Ben Mendelsohn - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ben Mendelsohn?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ben Mendelsohn is "The Dark Knight Rises" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Ben Mendelsohn acted in?
Ben Mendelsohn has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ben Mendelsohn?
Other notable films include "Ready Player One", "Spies in Disguise", and "Gorillaz: Reject False Icons".