Benjamin Hendrickson

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

9Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 26, 1950

Birth Place: Huntington, Long Island, New York, USA

About Benjamin Hendrickson

Benjamin Hendrickson (August 26, 1950 – July 3, 2006) was an American actor known for playing Harold "Hal" Munson Jr., the Chief of Detectives for the fictional town of Oakdale on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Benjamin Hendrickson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Benjamin Hendrickson'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Benjamin Hendrickson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Manhunter, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Benjamin Hendrickson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Benjamin Hendrickson's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

Manhunter: FBI Agent Will Graham, who retired after catching Hannibal Lecktor, returns to duty to engage in a risky cat-and-mouse g

Manhunter

1986•Crime

★6.5

★6.5

Regarding Henry: After being shot, a lawyer loses his memory and must relearn speech and mobility, but he has a loving family to support

Regarding Henry

1991•Romance

★6.3

★6.3

Dreams Don't Die: Two young kids in love, one young graffiti artist and the other a foster-child, find trouble on the mean streets on the

Dreams Don't Die

1982•Drama

★5.9

The Demon Murder Case (1983) movie poster

★5.9

The Demon Murder Case: A young boy is taken over by demons who force him to commit murder.

The Demon Murder Case

1983•TV Movie

★5.6

★5.6

Spanking the Monkey: Bright young student Raymond Aibelli is forced to sidetrack an important medical internship because his mother, Susan, i

Spanking the Monkey

1994•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Benjamin Hendrickson.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2002	Mr. Smith Gets a Hustler	Mr. Lapp	Flop	Similar →
1994	Spanking the Monkey	Tom Aibelli	Average	Similar →
1992	Consenting Adults	Jimmy Schwartz	Flop	Similar →
1991	Regarding Henry	Daniel, Phyllis' Boyfriend	Hit	Similar →
1987	Russkies	Sgt. Kovac	Flop	Similar →
1986	Manhunter	Dr. Frederick Chilton	Hit	Similar →
1983	The Demon Murder Case	Father Carelli	Average	Similar →
1982	Dreams Don't Die	Attorney	Average	Similar →
1976	The Time of Your Life	Nick	Flop	Similar →

Benjamin Hendrickson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Benjamin Hendrickson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Benjamin Hendrickson is "Manhunter" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Benjamin Hendrickson acted in?

Benjamin Hendrickson has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Benjamin Hendrickson?

Other notable films include "Regarding Henry", "Dreams Don't Die", and "The Demon Murder Case".