Ben Deeley

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

18Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 22, 1878

Birth Place: Folsom, California, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ben Deeley reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ben Deeley'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 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ben Deeley remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in In Pursuit of Polly, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ben Deeley Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ben Deeley's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

★7.5

In Pursuit of Polly: Pretty Polly Marsden is ardently pursued by three different Romeos, but she coyly refuses to choose between them. When t

In Pursuit of Polly

1918•Comedy

★6.2

★6.2

Molly O': An Irish washerwoman's daughter falls in love with one of America's most eligible bachelors, much to the dismay of the g

Molly O'

1921•Comedy

★6.0

Never the Twain Shall Meet (1925) movie poster

★6.0

Never the Twain Shall Meet: Exemplifying Kipling's adage, a white man falls to pieces when he is in the South Seas.

Never the Twain Shall Meet

1925•Drama

★5.8

★5.8

Victory: Adaptation of Joseph Conrad novel about lust and violence on a South Seas Island.

Victory

1919•Drama

★5.0

The Patchwork Girl of Oz (1914) movie poster

★5.0

The Patchwork Girl of Oz: Ojo and Unc Nunkie are out of food, so they decide to journey to the Emerald City where they will never starve. Along th

The Patchwork Girl of Oz

1914•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ben Deeley.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1925	Never the Twain Shall Meet	Doctor	Average	Similar →
1924	Winner Take All	Charles Dunham	Flop	Similar →
1924	Passion's Pathway	Howard Atherton	Flop	Similar →
1923	The Acquittal	Butler	Flop	Similar →
1923	Lights Out	'High-Shine' Joe	Flop	Similar →
1922	The Crossroads of New York	Press Agent	Flop	Similar →
1922	Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?	-	Flop	Similar →
1921	Molly O'	Albert Faulkner	Average	Similar →
1921	Kazan	Jim Thorpe	Flop	Similar →
1921	Sowing the Wind	Cursitor	Flop	Similar →
1920	A Sister to Salome	Dr. Sascha Jaccard	Flop	Similar →
1920	The Iron Heart	Dan Cullen	Flop	Similar →
1920	Would You Forgive?	Paul Horton	Flop	Similar →
1920	Flames of the Flesh	Craig Boardman	Flop	Similar →
1919	Victory	Mr. Jones	Average	Similar →
1918	In Pursuit of Polly	Emile Kremer	Super Hit	Similar →
1916	East Lynne	Archibald Carlisle	Flop	Similar →
1914	The Patchwork Girl of Oz	Rozyn	Flop	Similar →

Ben Deeley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ben Deeley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ben Deeley is "In Pursuit of Polly" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Ben Deeley acted in?

Ben Deeley has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ben Deeley?

Other notable films include "Molly O'", "Never the Twain Shall Meet", and "Victory".