Ben Chaplin
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Benedict John Greenwood (born 31 July 1969), better known as Ben Chaplin, is a British actor. He is best known for his roles in films, including Feast of July (1995), The Thin Red Line (1998), Lost Souls (2000), Birthday Girl (2001), Murder by Numbers (2002), Stage Beauty (2004), The New World (2005), Me and Orson Welles (2008), London Boulevard (2010), Twixt (2011), War Book (2014), Little Boy(2015) Snowden (2016), and 5 September (2024). His TV roles include Soldier Soldier (1991), World Without End (2012) and The Nevers (2021–2023). Description above from the Wikipedia article Ben Chaplin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Ben Chaplin Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ben Chaplin reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 40 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ben Chaplin's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 35% of Ben Chaplin'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 The Remains of the Day, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ben Chaplin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ben Chaplin's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ben Chaplin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Panic Carefully | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | September 5 | Marvin Bader | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Family | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Dig | Stuart Piggott | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Mood Music | Bernard | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Roads | Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Children Act | Kevin Henry | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | National Theatre Live: Consent | Edward | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | When Cary Grant Introduced Timothy Leary to LSD | Cary Grant | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Snowden | Robert Tibbo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Legend of Tarzan | Captain Moulle | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | War Book | Gary | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Little Boy | Ben Eagle | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Cinderella | Cinderella's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Wipers Times | Roberts | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Twixt | Edgar Allan Poe | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | London Boulevard | Billy Norton | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Ways to Live Forever | Daniel MacQueen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Heavy Rain | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Dorian Gray | Basil Hallward | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Me and Orson Welles | George Coulouris | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Water Horse | Lewis Mowbray | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Two Weeks | Keith Bergman | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Chromophobia | Trent | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | The New World | Robinson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Stage Beauty | George Villiars, Duke of Buckingham | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Rosy-Fingered Dawn: A Film on Terrence Malick | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Touch | Eric | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Murder by Numbers | Sam Kennedy | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Birthday Girl | John | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Lost Souls | Peter Kelson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Thin Red Line | Pvt. Jack Bell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Washington Square | Morris Townsend | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Truth About Cats & Dogs | Brian | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Feast of July | Con Wainwright | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | A Few Short Journeys of the Heart | Fierce Man/Tim Bone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Remains of the Day | Charlie, Head Footman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | After the Dance | Cyril Carter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Bye Bye Baby | Leo Wiseman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | A Fatal Inversion | Matthew | Flop | Similar → |
Ben Chaplin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ben Chaplin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ben Chaplin is "The Remains of the Day" with a rating of 7.4/10.
How many movies has Ben Chaplin acted in?
Ben Chaplin has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ben Chaplin?
Other notable films include "The Thin Red Line", "Little Boy", and "Snowden".