Benny Hill - Actor Profile

Benny Hill

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
24Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 21, 1924
Birth Place: Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK

About Benny Hill

Alfred Hawthorne "Benny" Hill (21 January 1924 – 20 April 1992) was an English comedian, actor and scriptwriter. He's best remembered for his TV program, The Benny Hill Show, a comedy-variety show whose amalgam of slapstick, burlesque, double entendre and innuendo in a format that included both live and filmed segments, featured Hill himself at the focus of almost every segment.

Benny Hill Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Benny Hill reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 24 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Benny Hill's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Benny Hill'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 Benny Hill: The Lost Years - Bennies from Heaven, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Benny Hill Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Benny Hill's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Benny Hill has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 The Cancellation of Benny Hill Self (Archival) Flop Similar →
2006 Is Benny Hill Still Funny? Self (Archival) Flop Similar →
2006 I Was A Hill's Angel Self - Archive Flop Similar →
2003 Le Meilleur de Benny Hill - L'intégrale Benny Hill Average Similar →
2000 Benny Hill: The Lost Years - Bennies from Heaven Various Super Hit Similar →
2000 Benny Hill: The Lost Years - Benny and the Jests Various Super Hit Similar →
2000 Benny Hill: The Lost Years - The Good, the Bawd and the Benny Various Super Hit Similar →
2000 The Filth and the Fury Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1994 Benny Hill - Unseen Various/Archive footage Flop Similar →
1992 Benny Hill: The World's Favorite Clown Himself Flop Similar →
1991 Alma Cogan: The Girl With The Giggle In Her Voice Self (Archive Footage) Flop Similar →
1989 Just Like That! Self Flop Similar →
1986 A Tribute to Tommy Cooper Self Flop Similar →
1977 Benny Hill Down Under Host / Various Flop Similar →
1974 The Best of Benny Hill Himself Hit Similar →
1971 Ernie (The Fastest Milkman in the West) Ernie Price Flop Similar →
1970 Eddie in August Eddie Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Waiters Waiter Average Similar →
1969 The Italian Job Professor Simon Peach Hit Similar →
1968 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Toymaker Hit Similar →
1965 Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes Fire Chief Perkins Hit Similar →
1964 A Midsummer Night's Dream Bottom Flop Similar →
1960 Light Up the Sky! Syd McCaffey Average Similar →
1956 Who Done It? Hugo Dill Flop Similar →

Benny Hill - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Benny Hill?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Benny Hill is "Benny Hill: The Lost Years - Bennies from Heaven" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Benny Hill acted in?

Benny Hill has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Benny Hill?

Other notable films include "Benny Hill: The Lost Years - Benny and the Jests", "Benny Hill: The Lost Years - The Good, the Bawd and the Benny", and "Eddie in August".

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