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Ben Chaplin

Birth Place: London, ENGLAND

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BIO

Ben Chaplin is a British actor who has made a name for himself on both stage and screen. Born in 1969 in London, Chaplin began his acting career in the early 1990s, quickly gaining recognition for his talent and versatility.


Chaplin's early stage work included performances in productions of plays such as "The Glass Menagerie" and "The Fastest Clock in the Universe." He also appeared in several television shows, including "The Bill" and "Game On."
In 1997, Chaplin made his Broadway debut in the play "The Retreat from Moscow," for which he received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor. He played the role of Jamie, a man struggling with the breakdown of his marriage. The play was a critical success and Chaplin's performance was widely praised.
Chaplin continued to work in both film and television throughout the 2000s, appearing in movies such as "The Thin Red Line" and "The New World," as well as television shows like "The Lost Room" and "Mad Dogs."
In 2014, Chaplin returned to the stage in a production of "The Glass Menagerie" at the Duke of York's Theatre in London. He played the role of Tom, the play's narrator and protagonist. The production was well-received and Chaplin's performance was praised for its emotional depth and intensity.
More recently, Chaplin has appeared in several television shows, including "Apple Tree Yard" and "The Children Act." He also starred in the 2018 film "Snowden," directed by Oliver Stone.

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Jamie


Movies

The Remains of the Day
[ 1993 ] Charlie, Head Footman
Feast of July
[ 1995 ] Con Wainwright
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
[ 1996 ] Brian
Washington Square
[ 1997 ] Morris Townsend
The Thin Red Line
[ 1998 ] Pvt. Bell
Lost Souls
[ 2000 ] Peter Kelson
Birthday Girl
[ 2001 ] John
The Touch
[ 2002 ] Eric
Murder by Numbers
[ 2002 ] Sam Kennedy
Stage Beauty
[ 2004 ] George Villiers II - Duke of Buckingham
The New World
[ 2005 ] Robinson
Chromophobia
[ 2005 ] Trent
Two Weeks
[ 2006 ] Keith Bergman
The Water Horse
[ 2007 ] Lewis Mowbray
Me and Orson Welles
[ 2008 ] George Coulouris
Dorian Gray
[ 2009 ] Bil Hallward
London Boulevard
[ 2010 ] Billy Norton
Ways to Live Forever
[ 2010 ] Daniel MacQueen
Twixt
[ 2011 ] Poe
War Book
[ 2014 ] Gary
Little Boy
[ 2015 ] Ben Eagle
Cinderella
[ 2015 ] Ella's Father
The Legend of Tarzan
[ 2016 ] Captain Moulle
Snowden
[ 2016 ] Robert Tibbo
National Theatre Live: Consent
[ 2017 ] Edward
The Children Act
[ 2017 ] Kevin Henry
Roads
[ 2019 ] Paul
The Dig
[ 2021 ] Stuart Piggott

TV Shows

Mad Dogs
Alvo
The Nevers
Frank Mundi

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Ben Chaplin, The Retreat from Moscow

Olivier Awards - 1996 - Best Supporting Performance

Ben ChaplinThe Glass Menagerie

News


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Peacock Adds Andy McQueen, Ben Chaplin and Margo Martindale to Cast of New Drama Series MRS. DAVIS

Peacock announced today that Andy McQueen (Station Eleven, Fahrenheit 451), Ben Chaplin (The Nevers, Snowden) and Margo Martindale (American Crime Story: Impeachment and Mrs. America) have joined the cast of the highly anticipated drama series MRS. DAVIS, from Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof.  
HBO Drama Series THE NEVERS Debuts This April

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VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE DIG Starring Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes

As WWII looms, a wealthy widow (Carey Mulligan) hires an amateur archaeologist (Ralph Fiennes) to excavate the burial mounds on her estate. When they make a historic discovery, the echoes of Britain's past resonate in the face of its uncertain future‎.
BWW Review: MOOD MUSIC, Old Vic Online

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Main Cast for HBO's THE NEVERS Announced

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Review: MOOD MUSIC, Old Vic

Gendered power dynamics, the commodification of art, and abuse in the creative industries: Joe Penhall's new play certainly feels of the moment, and there's a particular frisson in seeing such subject matter explored at the Old Vic, which is dealing with the legacy of Kevin Spacey. Yet a potent topic remains stubbornly discursive in this rather circular piece.
RED Leads May's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From meaty revivals to the open-air theatres opening their doors, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld reviews, interviews and features!
Photo Flash: First Look at MOOD MUSIC at the Old Vic

Music is medication. Behind its seductive and glamourous veneer, the music industry has a dark side. Whether it's bitter legal battles fought by the likes of George Michael, Kesha and Tulisa, or the lost lives of Amy Winehouse and Chris Cornell, the price of fame and success can be brutal.
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For MOOD MUSIC at the Old Vic

Mood Music previews at The Old Vic from 21 April 2018, with a press night on 2 May 2018.
An Epic Returns: Meet the Cast of ANGELS IN AMERICA- Now in Previews!

The epic story returns. Tony Kushner's two-part play, ANGELS IN AMERICA makes its way back to Broadway tonight! A cast led by Tony nominee Andrew Garfield and two-time Tony winner Nathan Lane will begin previews tonight at the Neil Simon Theatre with Part 1: Millennium Approaches. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!
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BWW Review: CONSENT, National Theatre

Amidst the middle-class small talk between two couples, one reeling from the arrival of a new baby, comes a shocking confession: 'I've been raping pensioners.' What kind of monsters are we dealing with here? Well, legal ones - it's barrister speak. Having tackled the NHS in Tiger Country, Nina Raine now has the judicial system in her sights: its eccentricities, seeming unfairness, and the effect it has on those caught in its truth-bending web.
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BWW Review: Disney's CINDERELLA DVD is Gorgeous but Troubling Film and Informative, Entertaining Features

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Sutton Foster to Guest Star on Amazon Dark Comedy MAD DOGS

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LITTLE BOY Coming to Digital HD, Blu-ray & On Demand This August

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ben Chaplin been in?

Ben Chaplin has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Ben Chaplin been in?

Ben Chaplin has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Ben Chaplin been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Retreat from Moscow and Best Supporting Performance (Olivier Awards) for The Glass Menagerie.

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