Ben Turpin
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Bernard "Ben" Turpin was an American comedian and actor, best remembered for his work in silent films.
Ben Turpin Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ben Turpin reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ben Turpin's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Ben Turpin's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Sweedie's Hero, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ben Turpin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ben Turpin's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ben Turpin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Dance of the Cookoos | Cross-Eyed Plumber | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Big Farewell | Dancer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | A Burlesque on the Opera "Carmen" | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Happy Times and Jolly Moments | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Keystone Hotel | Count Drewa Blanc | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Running Hollywood | Traffic Cop | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Cracked Nuts | Cross-eyed Ben | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Eyes Have It | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | A Woman's Way | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Wife's Relations | Rodney St. Clair | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Jolly Jilter | Vigil Vancourt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | A Harem Knight | Rodney St. Clair | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | When a Man's a Prince | Prince Nikolo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Hogan's Alley | The Stranger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Marriage Circus | Rodney St. Clair | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Three Foolish Weeks | Baron Sergius Rodney St. Clair | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Romeo and Juliet | Rodney St. Clair / Romeo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Asleep at the Switch | The Station Agent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Pitfalls of a Big City | Rodney St. Clair | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Hollywood | Ben Turpin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Where's My Wandering Boy This Evening? | Rodney St. Clair | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Step Forward | Rodney Robbin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Quack Doctor | The Justice of the Peace | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Married Life | Rodney St. Clair - a Man's Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Cupid's Day Off | 1st Shoe Salesman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1916 | He Died and He Didn't | The Gambler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | A Christmas Revenge | Loafer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | Snakeville’s Champion | Bloggie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | Too Much Turkey | The Neighbor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | Sweedie's Finish | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | Sweedie's Hero | The Bellboy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | A Coat Tale | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | Curiosity | The Lunatic | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | Sweedie Learns to Ride | Sweedie's Romeo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | Love and Trouble | Sweedie's Beau | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | Sweedie and the Sultan's Present | Swipes, her husband | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | Their Cheap Vacation | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | Madame Double X | Mr. Von Crooks Jr. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | Sweedie and the Hypnotist | The Hypnotist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | She Landed a Big One | The Chief of Police | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Fickleness of Sweedie | Police Captain | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | Golf Champion 'Chick' Evans Links with Sweedie | The Captain | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | Sweedie's Clean-Up | The Chief of Police | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | Sweedie's Skate | Captain | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | Sweedie and the Double Exposure | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | Sweedie and the Lord | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Usual Way | Secondary Role | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Hidden Treasure | Puddlefoot Pete | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1909 | Tag Day | The Tramp | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1909 | The Haunted Lounge | Tramp | Super Hit | 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 "Sweedie's Hero" 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 "The Fickleness of Sweedie", "Their Cheap Vacation", and "She Landed a Big One".