Ben Mendolsohn has continuously shown how great of an actor he is, especially when it comes to his best movies and TV shows. Working for over 30 years, the Australian actor had his first big breakthrough performance in The Year My Voice Broke, released in 1987. For several decades after that, Mendelsohn routinely appeared in various Australian movies and shows until his international breakthrough in the 2010 film Animal Kingdom.
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After that, Mendelsohn started getting more roles in Hollywood productions, with films like The Dark Knight Rises, Mississippi Grind, Ready Player One, and Darkest Hour. He joined the Star Wars franchise with Rogue One, where he plays Orson Krennic, and will reprise his role in Andor season 2. Ben Mendelsohn has also made significant waves in television, with Bloodline, The New Look, and The Outsider all being fantastic.
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Darkest Hour (2017)
Ben Mendelsohn as King George VI
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Darkest Hour
PG-13
Drama
Documentary
History
War
7/10
7.8/10
Release Date
November 22, 2017
Runtime
125minutes
Director
Joe Wright
Writers
Anthony McCarten
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Hannah Steele
Budget
$30 million
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Universal Pictures
Distributor(s)
Focus Features, Universal Pictures
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Darkest Hour is a biographical war film chronicling the early days of Winston Churchill working as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II, with a focus on the May 1940 war cabinet crisis. Anchored by an incredible lead performance from Gary Oldman as Churchill, Darkest Hour is a fascinating look at an important moment in humanity’s history, with an eagerness to dig deep into who Winston Churchill was and how he responded to the adversity they all faced.
Gary Oldman won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Darkest Hour.
While Oldman steals the show in Darkest Hour, Ben Mendelsohn is also incredible as King George VI, who is skeptical of Churchill due to past actions but reluctantly invites him to form the Churchill war ministry. Mendelsohn is always great in period films, and he channels King George VI with a pitch-perfect performance that highlights just how great of an actor he is.
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The Land Of Steady Habits (2018)
Ben Mendelsohn as Anders Hill
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The Land of Steady Habits
Drama
Comedy
Release Date
September 12, 2018
Runtime
98 minutes
Director
Nicole Holofcener
Producers
Anthony Bregman, Jennifer Roth
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Ben Mendelsohn
Anders Hill
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Edie Falco
Hélène
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Thomas Mann
Preston
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Elizabeth Marvel
Sophie
The Land of Steady Habits is a film that follows Anders, a man who embarks on a tumultuous journey to rebuild his life after leaving his marriage and job, exploring themes of personal redemption and self-discovery in a suburban Connecticut setting.
Character(s)
Anders Hill, Hélène, Preston, Sophie, Barbara, Mitchell Ashford, Larry Eastwood, Dana, Wes Thompson, Charlie, Donny, Howard, Arnie, Son (uncredited), Bartender
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Director Nicole Holofcenor is arguably one of the best mumblecore directors working, and her work on The Land of Steady Habits proves just how great she is behind the camera. The film revolves around a man who decides to retire early from his finance job and leave his wife in the process, hoping to discover what he truly wants in life. The Land of Steady Habits is a poignant look at the way people relate to each other and how choices parents make could cause ripple effects on their children.
Ben Mendolsohn delivers a remarkable performance in The Land of Steady Habits as Anders Hill, the central character in the film. It would be easy to just portray Anders as a selfish man who doesn’t think of those around him, but Mendelsohn digs deep into why he is doing what he is doing. In turn, the character becomes even more complex and complicated, as Mendolsohn empathetically looks into the core of who he is.
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The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Ben Mendelsohn as John Daggett
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The Dark Knight Rises
PG-13
Action
Crime
Drama
Thriller
Superhero
8/10
84
9/10
Release Date
July 17, 2012
Runtime
165 minutes
Director
Christopher Nolan
Writers
Christopher Nolan, Bob Kane, Jonathan Nolan, David S. Goyer
Producers
Benjamin Melniker, Charles Roven, Emma Thomas, Kevin De La Noy, Michael Uslan
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Christian Bale
Bruce Wayne
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Gary Oldman
Commissioner Gordon
The Dark Knight Rises follows Batman as he returns to Gotham City eight years after the death of Harvey Dent. Now pursued by law enforcement, he faces new challenges from Selina Kyle and Bane, a formidable terrorist leader who threatens the city’s safety, compelling Batman to defend a city that sees him as a foe.
Prequel(s)
Batman Begins, The Dark Knight
Franchise(s)
Batman, DC Universe
Main Genre
Thriller
Character(s)
Bruce Wayne, Commissioner Gordon, Bane, Blake, Selina, Miranda, Fox, Alfred, Foley, Dr. Pavel, Daggett, Stryver, Captain Jones, CIA Op, Special Ops Sergeant, Hooded Man #2, Mayor, Congressman, Caterer, Maid #2, Maid #3, Ross, DWP Man, Fr. Reilly, Mark
Budget
250 million USD
Studio(s)
Warner Bros. Pictures
Distributor(s)
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises is an epic, sprawling finale to one of the best superhero trilogies of all time. Sometimes messy, but always grand, the film focuses on Bruce Wayne returning as Batman after years of retirement when Bane comes to Gotham City to finish what Ra’s al Ghul started. The Dark Knight Rises is a satisfying conclusion to Bruce Wayne’s story, and Tom Hardy’s Bane is one of the coolest comic book villains to grace the screen.
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Ben Mendelsohn as John Daggett is so much fun to hate in The Dark Knight Rises. Colluding with Bane, Daggett is set on taking over Wayne Enterprises while also being a formidable foil to Selina Kyle after double-crossing her early in the movie. Mendelsohn does a perfect job of portraying a ruthless, backstabbing businessman who thinks that he has more power than he actually does. He makes it so easy to root against him.
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Mississippi Grind (2015)
Ben Mendelsohn as Gerry
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Mississippi Grind
6.4/10
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
August 13, 2015
Runtime
108 minutes
Director
Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
Producers
Jeremy Kipp Walker, John Lesher, Randall Emmett, Tom Rice, Jamie Patricof, Lynette Howell Taylor
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Ben Mendelsohn
Gerry
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Ryan Reynolds
Curtis
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Yvonne Landry
Simone
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Gerry, Curtis, Simone, Vanessa, Sam, Tony Roundtree, Dorothy, Louise, Larry, Clifford, Riverboat Waitress, “Bloody Mary” Kate, Chuck Poker Dealer, Dale, Denise, Home Buying Wife, Home Buying Husband, Big Winner, Skinny Thug, Waiter, Dealer, Older Gentleman, Loser, Dennis’ Dealer, Player One
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A fantastic dramedy, Mississippi Grind follows Ben Mendolsohn’s Gerry, a gambling addict who believes his new friend is a good-luck charm, and they take a road trip to a high-stakes poker game in New Orleans. Equal parts hilarious and dramatic, Mississippi Grind perfectly captures its Southern atmosphere while also having an affecting story about two people who think they can win. The chemistry between Mendelsohn and Ryan Reynolds is off the charts in the film, really elevating the entire thing.
Mendelsohn shows his diverse range in Mississippi Grind, playing a gambler who feels like he has nothing left to lose. He is often hilarious while diving into moments of genuine emotion, delivering a poignant performance as a result. The dialogue in the film is quite witty throughout, and Ben Mendelsohn more than keeps up with Reynolds’ manic delivery that he is well known for, with the actors going toe-to-toe each step of the way.
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Starred Up (2013)
Ben Mendelsohn as Neville Love
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Starred Up
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Drama
Release Date
March 21, 2014
Runtime
106 minutes
Director
David Mackenzie
Writers
Jonathan Asser
Producers
Gillian Berrie, Katherine Butler, James Atherton, Sam Lavender, Jan Pace
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Ben Mendelsohn
Neville Love
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Jack O’Connell
Eric Love
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Rupert Friend
Oliver Baumer
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David Ajala
Tyrone
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Neville Love, Eric Love, Oliver Baumer, Tyrone, Spencer, Des, Hassan, Ashley, Governor Cardew, Deputy Governor Haynes, Principal Officer Scott, Officer Gentry, Officer Evans, Officer White, Officer Hall, Officer Self, Officer Smith, Officer Johnson, Officer Corsair, Officer Edwards, Officer Henry, MacDonald, Jago, Mubarak, Nurse Bankford
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Focusing on an angry teenager being moved from a juvenile detention facility to the prison that his violent father resides in, Starred Up is an affecting, hard-hitting prison drama about the cycles of violence inflicted on individuals. The film is gritty and often hard to stomach, but it is incredible from start to finish, aiming for realism at every turn. Starred Up is also a harrowing look at the prison system and the often inhumane conditions that inmates find themselves in every day.
Starred Up is an affecting, hard-hitting prison drama about the cycles of violence inflicted on individuals.
It’s remarkable just how good Ben Mendelsohn is as Neville Love, the incarcerated father of Jack O’Connell’s Eric Love. Neville’s treatment of those around him can be tough, but it is much needed to better understand how Eric has become who he is. Their relationship throughout the film is complicated, and some revelations towards the end cause an even bigger rift between father and son than ever before, and the two actors translate that onto the screen with an incredible amount of skill.
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
Ben Mendelsohn as Director Orson Krennic
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
12+
Action
Sci-Fi
Adventure
8/10
58
8.6/10
Release Date
December 13, 2016
Runtime
134 Minutes
Director
Gareth Edwards
Writers
Tony Gilroy, Chris Weitz
Prequel(s)
Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
Cast
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Felicity Jones
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Diego Luna
Set in the weeks leading up to Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story provides additional context for the Rebellion’s plan to destroy the Death Star. Rogue One follows Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) as she enlists the help of Rebel Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) to locate her father, Galen Erso (Mads Mikkelsen), after the Empire kidnaps him.
Sequel(s)
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi, Star Wars: Episode IX- The Rise of Skywalker
Franchise(s)
Star Wars
Budget
$200–265 million
Studio(s)
Lucasfilm
Distributor(s)
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
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Despite being a prequel to the original Star Wars, exploring the events of the opening crawl of it, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is often considered one of the best films in the franchise and a step above a lot of what Disney has produced in the series. The movie explores a group of rebels as they attempt to steal the plans for the Death Star, aware that they could most likely die during the mission. It’s harrowing, heroic, and incredibly thrilling.
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Ben Mendolsohn joined the Star Wars universe in Rogue One, playing Director Orson Krennic, a high-ranking member of the Galactic Empire who is in charge of overseeing the construction of the Death Star. Like his portrayal of John Daggett in The Dark Knight Rises, Mendelsohn is remarkable at playing a highly ambitious man looking to climb even higher in his ranks, not caring about who he needs to crush in pursuit of that, and Director Krennic is a fantastic villain made even better by his performance.
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The Year My Voice Broke (1987)
Ben Mendelsohn as Trevor Leishman
The Year My Voice Broke is a powerful Australian coming-of-age film about a young guy named Danny who begins to grow apart from his childhood best friend, Freya, over the course of a year. It is based on the experiences of the director and writer of the film, John Duigan. The Year My Voice Broke is tender and heartfelt, exploring the pains of growing up and growing apart from those with whom we were once inseparable.
This was only the second film in Ben Mendelsohn’s career after mostly appearing in various TV shows. It was also his first big breakout role in Australia as he played Trevor Leishman, the school’s rugby star and petty criminal who starts a love triangle with a friend and that friend’s best friend. Trevor is wild and often carefree, and a young Mendelsohn captures his energy with reckless abandon, a fascinating look at the true start of his impressive career.
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The Outsider (2020)
Ben Mendelsohn as Ralph Anderson
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The Outsider (2020)
TV-MA
Crime
Drama
Mystery
8.7/10
Release Date
2020 – 2019
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Ben Mendelsohn
Ralph Anderson
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Cynthia Erivo
Holly Gibney
Based on Stephen King’s novel, this crime drama series follows a detective and an unconventional investigator as they confront a malevolent supernatural entity infiltrating a child murder investigation, leading them to challenge their perceptions of reality and justice.
Main Genre
Crime
Creator(s)
Richard Price
Character(s)
Ralph Anderson, Holly Gibney, Howie Gold, Alec Pelley, Glory Maitland, Jack Hoskins, Jeannie Anderson, Claude Bolton, Yunis Sablo, Andy Katcavage, Jessa Maitland, Maya Maitland, Tamika Collins, Kenneth Hayes, Terry Maitland, Herbert Zucker, Ollie Peterson, Derek Anderson, Seale Bolton, Fred Peterson, Herbert Parker, Merlin Cassidy, Mildred Patterson
Seasons
1
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Based on the novel of the same name by legendary horror writer Stephen King, The Outsider is an unsettling miniseries about an investigation of the murder of a young boy who begins to be surrounded by supernatural forces, leading the cop and investigator on the case to question everything they believe in. The Outsider takes its time to live within the tense atmosphere it creates, making it an often disturbing and thrilling look into something truly sinister.
Ben Mendelsohn leads the way in The Outsider as Ralph Anderson, a detective with the Cherokee City police department involved in investigating the young boy’s murder. His character is a recovering alcoholic attempting to cope with the loss of his own son to cancer a few years earlier, which causes him to have a jaded attitude towards the investigation. Mendelsohn is unbelievable in The Outsider, exploring a range of grief and anger that continues to build up over the course of the series.
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Bloodline (2015-2017)
Ben Mendelsohn as Danny Rayburn
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Bloodline
TV-MA
Drama
Thriller
10/10
Release Date
2015 – 2016
Network
Netflix
Directors
Mikael Håfström, Todd A. Kessler, Michael Morris, Ed Bianchi, Mario Van Peebles, Jean de Segonzac, Johan Renck, Daniel Zelman, Dennie Gordon, David Manson, Alex Graves, Michael Apted, Daniel Attias, Simon Cellan Jones, Stephen Williams, Tate Donovan, Carl Franklin
Writers
Arthur Phillips, Bill Cain, Lizzie Mickery, Addison McQuigg, Ashlin Halfnight, Lucas Jansen, Barry Pullman, Melanie Hoopes, Dani Vetere
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Kyle Chandler
John Rayburn
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Ben Mendelsohn
Danny Rayburn
Bloodline is a Netflix original series exploring the dark secrets of the Rayburn family, who operate a beachside hotel in the Florida Keys. Led by Kyle Chandler as John Rayburn, the show delves into themes of betrayal, family loyalty, and the complexities of human relationships as past deeds resurface to haunt the present.
Main Genre
Drama
Creator(s)
Glenn Kessler, Todd A. Kessler, Daniel Zelman
Character(s)
John Rayburn, Danny Rayburn, Meg Rayburn, Sally Rayburn, Kevin Rayburn, Diana Rayburn, Eric O’Bannon, Belle Rayburn
Producers
Glenn Kessler, Lori Jo Nemhauser, Mark A. Baker, Chris Mundy
Seasons
3
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Bloodline is an American psychological thriller series focusing on the Rayburn family and the demons that lurk just beneath the surface, despite the facade they have constructed, fitting well into their Florida Keys community. The series follows the deterioration of the family as they are often faced with doing very bad things as mistrust and paranoia continue to build up.
Ben Mendelsohn leads Bloodline alongside Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights), playing Danny Rayburn, the oldest son and black sheep of the Rayburn family, often taking up the antagonist role in the series, especially during the first season. It’s one of Mendelsohn’s greatest performances, and it earned him a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, making it one of the most impactful roles of his entire career, solidifying himself as an acting force.
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Animal Kingdom (2010)
Ben Mendelsohn as Andrew “Pope” Cody
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Animal Kingdom
R
Crime
Documentary
Drama
Thriller
Release Date
June 3, 2010
Runtime
112 minutes
Director
David Michôd
Producers
Liz Watts, Vincent Sheehan
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Ben Mendelsohn
Andrew ‘Pope’ Cody
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Joel Edgerton
Barry ‘Baz’ Brown
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Guy Pearce
Nathan Leckie
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Luke Ford
Darren Cody
Character(s)
Andrew ‘Pope’ Cody, Barry ‘Baz’ Brown, Nathan Leckie, Darren Cody, Janine ‘Smurf’ Cody, Craig Cody, Joshua ‘J’ Cody, Ezra White, Detective Justin Norris, Nicky Henry, Catherine Brown, Detective Randall Roache, Alicia Henry, Gus Emery, Barrister Justine Hopper, Const. Peter Simmons, Const. Daniel Hordern, John Harrop, Andy Emery, Richard Collis, Dacinta Collis, Sarah Leckie, Scott Leckie, PSG Santo, PSG Gary
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Animal Kingdom is a remarkable crime drama about a young man taken in by his extended family following the death of his mother. The family is involved in various criminal activities and begins to indoctrinate him into their way of life. Animal Kingdom is tightly paced and brilliantly written, an epic story told on a smaller scale that explores family dynamics through an incredible cast of characters.
Ben Mendelsohn plays Andrew “Pope” Cody in Animal Kingdom, the unstable eldest brother who is on the run from the police due to his actions. His performance in the film was his first time he began to gain recognition outside of Australia, and it was well-deserved considering just how incredible he is in it. In fact, it could be argued that Animal Kingdom is his best performance in general, a major feat given how consistently great Ben Mendolsohn is in everything he does.
Ben Mendelsohn
Birthdate
April 3, 1969
Birthplace
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Notable Projects
Captain Marvel, Ready Player One
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