Ben Mendelsohn
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After two decades as a fixture of Australian cinema, Melbourne-born Ben Mendelsohn reinvented himself in his forties as Hollywood's go-to menace. His chilling sociopath in 'Animal Kingdom' (2010) opened the door; 'The Place Beyond the Pines' (2013) and an Emmy-winning turn in 'Bloodline' (2015-2017) confirmed the talent. He then villained on the grandest scale as Director Krennic in 'Rogue One' (2016) and Sorrento in 'Ready Player One' (2018), while showing tenderness as Talos in 'Captain Marvel' (2019). Few actors make weakness and threat coexist so naturally.
Ben Mendelsohn
60 Movies
17 Series
After two decades as a fixture of Australian cinema, Melbourne-born Ben Mendelsohn reinvented himself in his forties as Hollywood's go-to menace. His chilling sociopath in 'Animal Kingdom' (2010) opened the door; 'The Place Beyond the Pines' (2013) and an Emmy-winning turn in 'Bloodline' (2015-2017) confirmed the talent. He then villained on the grandest scale as Director Krennic in 'Rogue One' (2016) and Sorrento in 'Ready Player One' (2018), while showing tenderness as Talos in 'Captain Marvel' (2019). Few actors make weakness and threat coexist so naturally.
Movies
Plays Andrew 'Pope' Cody
Animal Kingdom
2010
Plays Daggett
The Dark Knight Rises
2012
Plays Sorrento
Ready Player One
2018
Plays Talos / Keller
Captain Marvel
2019
Plays Phil Bergman
Knowing
2009
Plays Pastor Ron
Roofman
2025
Plays Orson Krennic
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
2016
Plays Robin Van Der Hook
The Place Beyond the Pines
2013
Plays Viceroy Hegep
Exodus: Gods and Kings
2014
Plays Sheriff of Nottingham
Robin Hood
2018
Plays King George VI
Darkest Hour
2017
Plays Killian (voice)
Spies in Disguise
2019
Plays Martin
Killer Elite
2011
Plays Harold
Adoration
2013
Plays Malcolm Bench
Vertical Limit
2000
Plays King Henry IV
The King
2019
Plays Russell
Killing Them Softly
2012
Plays Captain Dutton
Australia
2008
Plays Elias Collins
Trespass
2011
Plays Geoffrey Lammark
To Catch a Killer
2023
Plays Ben
The New World
2005
Plays Jacob
The Marsh King's Daughter
2023
Plays The Guy
Freaky Tales
2025
Plays Fraser
Black Sea
2014
Plays Neville Love
Starred Up
2014
Plays Nahash
Zero A.D.: The Birth of Christ
2026
Plays Henry
Babyteeth
2020
Plays De Guiche
Cyrano
2021
Plays Lewis
Sirens
1994
Plays Gerry
Mississippi Grind
2015
Plays O'Flynn
Quigley Down Under
1990
Plays Payne
Slow West
2015
Plays Farmboy
Map of the Human Heart
1993
Plays Dave
Lost River
2015
Plays Anders Hill
The Land of Steady Habits
2018
Plays Detective Meares
Needle
2010
Plays Kyle Sullivan
Guns for Hire
2015
Plays Martin
Untogether
2019
Plays Howard the Crocodile (voice)
Larrikins
Plays Ray Brooks
Una
2017
Plays Lenny Peck (voice)
$9.99
2009
Plays Ned Kendall
Beautiful Kate
2009
Plays Johnnie
Prime Mover
2009
Plays Carey
Spotswood
1992
Plays Lewis
Cosi
1996
Plays Rupert Murdoch
Black and White
2002
Plays Jerry
True Love and Chaos
1997
Plays Trevor Leishman
The Year My Voice Broke
1987
Plays Danny Clark
The Big Steal
1990
Plays Gary
Return Home
1990
TV Shows
Plays Danny Rayburn
Bloodline
2015
Plays Ted Morgan
The Henderson Kids
1985
Producer
Plays Ralph Anderson
The Outsider
2020
Plays Christian Dior
The New Look
2024
Plays Vince Kovac
Tangle
2009
Plays Talos
Secret Invasion
2023
Plays Agent Mace (voice)
Infinity Train
2019
Plays Orson Krennic
Andor
2022
Plays Brian
The Flying Doctors
1986
Plays Joe 90
Roughnecks
1994
Plays Salvatore Johansson
Girls
2012
Plays Martin
Zoo Family
1985
Plays Orson Krennic (voice)
Star Wars: The Bad Batch
2021
Plays Sko
Farscape
1999
Plays Dean
Police Rescue
1991
Plays Dale Banks
The Man from Snowy River
1994
Plays Peter Donaldson
Halifax f.p.
1994
Latest Trailers
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Zero A.D.: The Birth of Christ
Full Filmography
Molepeople
Jimmy
2027
Film
Zero A.D.: The Birth of Christ
Nahash
2026
Film
Roofman
Pastor Ron
2025
Film
Freaky Tales
The Guy
2025
Film
The New Look
Christian Dior · 10 episodes
2024–
TV
The Marsh King's Daughter
Jacob
2023
Film
Secret Invasion
Talos · 6 episodes
2023–
TV
To Catch a Killer
Geoffrey Lammark
2023
Film
Andor
Orson Krennic · 4 episodes
2022–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ben Mendelsohn and where are they from?
Ben Mendelsohn is 57 years old, born on April 3, 1969 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
What are the most famous roles of Ben Mendelsohn?
Ben Mendelsohn is best known for roles in The Dark Knight Rises, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Ready Player One.
How many movies has Ben Mendelsohn been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Ben Mendelsohn has appeared in 60 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was Ben Mendelsohn's first movie?
The career of Ben Mendelsohn began with The Still Point (1986).
What is Ben Mendelsohn's most recent movie or series?
Ben Mendelsohn's most recent release is Company, which premiered on September 8, 2026.
What TV shows has Ben Mendelsohn appeared in?
On television, Ben Mendelsohn has appeared in Andor, The Outsider, Secret Invasion, Star Wars: The Bad Batch.
Does Ben Mendelsohn have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Ben Mendelsohn's upcoming work includes: Zero A.D.: The Birth of Christ (2026), Molepeople (2027).
Ben Mendelsohn
1969-04-03 · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Paul Benjamin Mendelsohn (born 3 April 1969) is an Australian actor. He first rose to prominence in Australia for his break-out role in The Year My Voice Broke (1987). He gained international attention for his starring role in the crime drama Animal Kingdom (2010). He has since had roles in films such as The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Starred Up (2013), Lost River (2014), Mississippi Grind (2015), Rogue One (2016), Darkest Hour (2017), and Ready Player One (2018).
Mendelsohn starred in the Netflix drama series Bloodline (2015–2017), for which he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2016. He played the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood (2018). He joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Talos in the superhero film Captain Marvel (2019) and the Disney+ series Secret Invasion (2023). He has also starred in the HBO crime miniseries The Outsider (2020). In 2024, he began portraying fashion designer Christian Diorin the television series The New Look.Ben Mendelsohn, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.