Ben Lessy

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

18Total Films

6.9 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 29, 1902

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ben Lessy 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: Comedy

The majority of Ben Lessy's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ben Lessy remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Woman of the Year, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ben Lessy Movies Ranked

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

★6.9

★6.9

Woman of the Year: Rival reporters Sam Craig and Tess Harding fall in love and get married, only to find their relationship strained when S

Woman of the Year

1942•Comedy

★6.6

★6.6

That Darn Cat!: A young woman suspects foul play when her cat comes home wearing a wristwatch. Convincing the FBI, though, and catching

That Darn Cat!

1965•Family

★6.4

★6.4

The Pirate: A girl is engaged to the local richman, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling sing

The Pirate

1948•Music

★6.4

★6.4

Thousands Cheer: Acrobat Eddie Marsh is in the army now. His first act is to become friendly with Kathryn Jones, the colonel's pretty dau

Thousands Cheer

1943•Music

★6.4

★6.4

For Me and My Gal: Two vaudeville performers fall in love, but find their relationship tested by the arrival of WWI.

For Me and My Gal

1942•Music

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1981	Buddy Buddy	Barney Pritzig	Average	Similar →
1966	The Last of the Secret Agents?	Harry	Flop	Similar →
1965	That Darn Cat!	Drive-In Concessionaire (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1965	That Funny Feeling	Charlie - Bartender	Average	Similar →
1964	Pajama Party	Fleegle	Flop	Similar →
1952	Just for You	Georgie Polansky	Flop	Similar →
1951	Purple Heart Diary	Ben Lessy	Flop	Similar →
1950	The Jackie Robinson Story	Shorty	Average	Similar →
1948	The Pirate	Gumbo	Average	Similar →
1947	Dark Delusion	Gin Rummy Player	Average	Similar →
1946	Two Sisters from Boston	Rogetto - Olstrom's Valet (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1945	Her Highness and the Bellboy	Ben Lessy	Average	Similar →
1945	Spreadin' the Jam	Rent Party Organizer	Flop	Similar →
1944	Music for Millions	Kickebush	Average	Similar →
1943	Thousands Cheer	Silent Monk	Average	Similar →
1942	For Me and My Gal	Dough Boy Dan (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1942	Woman of the Year	Punchy (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1941	Second Chorus	Shaw's Second Manager (uncredited)	Average	Similar →

Ben Lessy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ben Lessy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ben Lessy is "Woman of the Year" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has Ben Lessy acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Ben Lessy?

Other notable films include "That Darn Cat!", "The Pirate", and "Thousands Cheer".