Acting
Ben Lessy
- Titles
- 18movies6TV shows
- Career
Active from 1945 to 1964, with a break from 1952 to 1963, with up to 1 main title a year.
- Leading roles
- 2top three billing
- Average score
49/100
- Highest rated
The Jackie Robinson Story61/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 14 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical7.0average 2.6
- Wholesome6.6average 3.3
- Nostalgia6.7average 3.6
- Situational Comedy5.0average 2.7
- Showbiz3.1average 1.2
- Romance5.1average 3.8
- Physical Comedy3.6average 2.5
- Wit & Wordplay4.6average 3.7
Rarely in their work
- Violence1.3, average 4.3
- Psychological2.6, average 5.6
- Mystery1.3, average 4.1
- Contemporary Realism2.7, average 5.2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Movies and TV shows
221980s
1 title · average score 59
59
Buddy Buddy (1981)
as Barney Pritzig
1960s
6 titles · average score 53
77
That Darn Cat! (1965)
as Drive-In Concessionaire (uncredited)
64
That Funny Feeling (1965)
as Charlie - Bartender
38
Pajama Party (1964)
as Fleegle
43
Petticoat Junction (1963)
TV show · as Eustace Pockle
1950s
5 titles · average score 63
67
Telephone Time (1956)
TV show
66
The Danny Thomas Show (1953)
TV show · as Ben / Benny
60
Just for You (1952)
as Georgie Polansky
Purple Heart Diary (1951)
as Ben Lessy
61
The Jackie Robinson Story (1950)
as Shorty
1940s
10 titles · average score 66
73
The Pirate (1948)
as Gumbo
60
Dark Delusion (1947)
as Gin Rummy Player
61
Two Sisters from Boston (1946)
as Rogetto - Olstrom's Valet (uncredited)
Spreadin' the Jam (1945)
as Rent Party Organizer
72
Her Highness and the Bellboy (1945)
as Ben Lessy
64
Music for Millions (1944)
as Kickebush
60
Thousands Cheer (1943)
as Silent Monk (uncredited)
67
Woman of the Year (1942)
as Punchy (uncredited)
86
For Me and My Gal (1942)
as Dough Boy Dan (uncredited)
49
Second Chorus (1941)
as Shaw's Second Manager (uncredited)