Benny Bartlett
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Benny Bartlett (August 16, 1924 – December 26, 1999) was an American child actor, musician, and later a member of the longest running feature-film series The Bowery Boys.
Benny Bartlett Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Benny Bartlett 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 Benny Bartlett's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 76% of Benny Bartlett'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 What a Life, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Benny Bartlett Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Benny Bartlett's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Benny Bartlett has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Jail Busters | Butch Williams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Spy Chasers | Butch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Bowery to Bagdad | Butch Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Rear Window | Man with Miss Torso (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Private Eyes | Butch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Clipped Wings | Butch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Here Come the Marines | Butch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Belles on Their Toes | 'Bubber' Beasley (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Hold That Line | Butch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Crazy Over Horses | Butch (as Bennie Bartlett) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Cheaper by the Dozen | Joe Scales (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Master Minds | Butch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Angels in Disguise | Butch | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Any Number Can Play | Tommy Smith (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Fighting Fools | Butch | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Trouble Makers | Butch | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Heart of Virginia | 'Breezy' Brent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Gas House Kids in Hollywood | Orvie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Gas House Kids Go West | Orvie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Adventures of Don Coyote | Ted Riley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Her Adventurous Night | Horace | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Thank Your Lucky Stars | Page Boy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Nobody's Darling | The Deacon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Clancy Street Boys | Benny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Follow the Band | Cootie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Kid Dynamite | Beanie Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Between Us Girls | Boy (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Code of the Outlaw | Tim Hardin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Tillie the Toiler | Glennie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Meet John Doe | Red (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Let's Make Music | Tommy | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Alias the Deacon | Willie Clark | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Our Neighbors - The Carters | Junior Carter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | What a Life | 'Butch' Williams | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Honeymoon in Bali | Jack | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Mickey the Kid | Joe Fisher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Great Man Votes | Davy McCarthy | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Sons of the Legion | Red O'Flaherty | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Berth Quakes | The Widow's Brat | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Penrod and His Twin Brother | Chuck | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Danger – Love at Work | Junior Pemberton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Exclusive | Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Easy Living | Newsboy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Let Them Live | Mike | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Maid of Salem | Timothy | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Time Out for Romance | Orville Healy | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Sky Parade | Jimmie Allen - Age 9 (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Three Married Men | Percy Mullins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Texas Rangers | David | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Princess Comes Across | Ship's Bellhop (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Benny Bartlett - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Benny Bartlett?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Benny Bartlett is "What a Life" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Benny Bartlett acted in?
Benny Bartlett has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Benny Bartlett?
Other notable films include "Code of the Outlaw", "Follow the Band", and "Mickey the Kid".