John Benson

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

24Total Films

8.2 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Benson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 24 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of John Benson'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 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Benson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Vertigo, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Benson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Benson's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2

★8.2

Vertigo: A retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife,

Vertigo

1958•Mystery

★8.0

★8.0

The Joker is Wild: A Prohibition-era nightclub crooner has his career is cut short when his throat is slashed by a mob boss.

The Joker is Wild

1957•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

Spartacus: The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being

Spartacus

1960•History

★7.2

★7.2

Grand Prix: The most daring drivers in the world have gathered to compete for the 1966 Formula One championship. After a spectacular

Grand Prix

1966•Action

★7.1

★7.1

The Slender Thread: Alan is a Seattle college student volunteering at a crisis center. One night when at the clinic alone, a woman calls up

The Slender Thread

1965•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Benson.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1987	Creepy Classics	Sgt. Jim Bert - (archive footage)	Average	Similar →
1976	Intimate Games	Executive	Flop	Similar →
1966	Grand Prix	David, photographer (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1966	Paradise, Hawaiian Style	Man	Flop	Similar →
1965	The Slender Thread	Patrolman Bert Enyard (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1960	Spartacus	Guard (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1960	Heller in Pink Tights	Poker Player	Average	Similar →
1959	Career	Jeep Driver	Hit	Similar →
1959	4D Man	Reporter	Average	Similar →
1959	The Five Pennies	Musician	Hit	Similar →
1958	The Buccaneer	Stevedore	Average	Similar →
1958	The Blob	Sgt. Jim Bert	Average	Similar →
1958	The Space Children	Sentry	Flop	Similar →
1958	Vertigo	Salesman (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1957	The Devil's Hairpin	Communications Man	Flop	Similar →
1957	The Joker is Wild	Hood (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1957	Beau James	Photographer	Flop	Similar →
1957	Gunfight at the O.K. Corral	Stage Driver (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1957	The Buster Keaton Story	Gloria's Assistant (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1956	Around the World in 80 Days	(uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1955	The Desperate Hours	Bellboy	Hit	Similar →
1948	Joan of Arc	Man	Average	Similar →
1946	Calcutta	Pilot (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1939	Second Fiddle	Skater (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →

John Benson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Benson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Benson is "Vertigo" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has John Benson acted in?

John Benson has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Benson?

Other notable films include "The Joker is Wild", "Spartacus", and "Grand Prix".