Doug Benson

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

28Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 2, 1962

Birth Place: San Diego, California, USA

About Doug Benson

Douglas Steven "Doug" Benson (born July 2, 1964) is an American stand-up comedian who has appeared on Comedy Central Presents, Best Week Ever and was a contestant on Last Comic Standing in the show's fifth season. In 2008, he starred in the film Super High Me, a documentary about marijuana usage. Benson also currently hosts the popular Doug Loves Movies podcast. His Comedy Central series The Benson Interruption ended its first season in December 2010. Description above from the Wikipedia article Doug Benson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Doug Benson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 28 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Doug Benson'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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Doug Benson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Laffghanistan: Comedy Down Range, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Doug Benson Movies Ranked

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

★8.0

Laffghanistan: Comedy Down Range (null) movie poster

★8.0

Laffghanistan: Comedy Down Range — Stand up comedian Graham Elwood's journey physically, and emotionally, as he travels through Afghanistan's war zones to

Laffghanistan: Comedy Down Range

•Documentary

★8.0

★8.0

Brentwood — A running feud between Star Trek actors Brent Spiner and Levar Burton is the basis for this TV comedy pilot.

Brentwood

2018•Comedy

★7.9

★7.9

Blade Runner — In the smog-choked dystopian Los Angeles of 2019, blade runner Rick Deckard is called out of retirement to terminate a q

Blade Runner

1982•Sci-Fi

★7.2

The Lego Batman Movie (2017) movie poster

★7.2

The Lego Batman Movie — A cooler-than-ever Bruce Wayne must deal with the usual suspects as they plan to rule Gotham City, while discovering tha

The Lego Batman Movie

2017•Animation

★7.1

The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour (2007) movie poster

★7.1

The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour — It's a night of comic anarchy as 15 of today's edgiest comedians perform at Los Angeles' legendary Troubadour rock 'n' r

The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour

2007•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	American Comic	Bryan Gold	Flop	Similar →
2024	The Second Coming of John Cooper	Self	Flop	Similar →
2022	Blood Relatives	Mert the Clerk	Flop	Similar →
2021	The Disappearance of Toby Blackwood	Tad Maybin	Flop	Similar →
2020	The Last Blockbuster	Self	Average	Similar →
2018	Brentwood	Doug Benson	Super Hit	Similar →
2017	Mr. Roosevelt	Todd	Average	Similar →
2017	Movie Sound Effects: How Do They Do That?	Bane (voice)	Flop	Similar →
2017	Batman Is Just Not That Into You	Bane (voice)	Average	Similar →
2017	The Lego Batman Movie	Bane (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2016	Ear Buds: The Podcasting Documentary	Self	Hit	Similar →
2015	Welcome to Bridgetown	Self	Flop	Similar →
2015	Chronic-Con, Episode 420: A New Dope	Self	Flop	Similar →
2015	Sleight of Mouth with Justin Willman	Himself	Flop	Similar →
2014	Doug Benson: Doug Dynasty	Himself	Average	Similar →
2013	The Greatest Movie Ever Rolled	himself	Average	Similar →
2010	Marijuana: A Chronic History	Himself	Average	Similar →
2009	The High Road with Doug Benson	Himself	Average	Similar →
2009	4:20 Hour Stand-Up	Himself	Flop	Similar →
2007	Heckler	Self	Average	Similar →
2007	Super High Me	Self	Average	Similar →
2007	The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour	Self	Hit	Similar →
2002	Run Ronnie Run	Editor #3	Average	Similar →
1995	The TV Wheel	Various	Average	Similar →
1990	The Willies	Zombie	Average	Similar →
1988	Return of the Living Dead Part II	Special Zombie	Average	Similar →
1982	Blade Runner	Police Officer (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
N/A	Laffghanistan: Comedy Down Range	Himself	Super Hit	Similar →

Doug Benson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Doug Benson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Doug Benson is "Laffghanistan: Comedy Down Range" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Doug Benson acted in?

Doug Benson has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Doug Benson?

Other notable films include "Brentwood", "Blade Runner", and "The Lego Batman Movie".