Acting
Ben Mankiewicz
Born March 25, 1967 · Washington, D.C., USA (age 59)
Benjamin Frederick Mankiewicz (born March 25, 1967) is an American television journalist and host for Turner Classic Movies (TCM). He is a progressive political commentator for The Young Turks. He has served as a film critic for the 2008–2009 season for the TV program At the Movies and the web series What the Flick?! A descendant of the Mankiewicz family, Ben Mankiewicz graduated from Tufts Unive…
Known For
White House Down · 2013White House Down
★ 6.52013
MovieActionDrama
Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service protecting President James Sawyer. Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation's government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country.
Mank · 2020Mank
★ 6.72020
MovieDramaHistory
1930s Hollywood is reevaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane.
The Bling Ring · 2011The Bling Ring
★ 4.92011
MovieDramaCrime
At the center of one of Hollywood's most notorious burglary rings in 2009 was a group of average, middle-class teens from a quiet suburb. This is the behind-the-scenes story of how Nick, a shy, awkward boy, lured by the promise of popularity and acceptance, found himself following his glamorous, charismatic best friend Rachel into breaking into celebrities' houses and robbing them of millions of dollars in clothes and jewelry.
I Am Steve McQueen · 2014I Am Steve McQueen
★ 6.12014
MovieDocumentary
A walk through the incredible personal and artistic history of legendary actor, race car driver and cultural icon Steve McQueen (1930-80).
Robert Osborne's 20th Anniversary Tribute · 2015Robert Osborne's 20th Anniversary Tribute
2015
MovieTV Movie
Friends and family surprise Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne at the 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival with a tribute to his twenty years with the network.
The Great Buster: A Celebration · 2018The Great Buster: A Celebration
★ 7.22018
MovieDocumentaryComedy
A celebration of the life and career of one of America's most influential and celebrated filmmakers and comedians—Buster Keaton—whose singular style and fertile output during the silent era created his legacy as a true cinematic visionary.
Remembering Gene Wilder · 2024Remembering Gene Wilder
★ 7.22024
MovieDocumentary
This loving tribute to Gene Wilder celebrates his life and legacy as the comic genius behind an extraordinary string of film roles, from his first collaboration with Mel Brooks in 'The Producers', to the enigmatic title role in the original 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory', to his inspired on-screen partnership with Richard Pryor in movies like 'Silver Streak'.
Memory: The Origins of Alien · 2019Memory: The Origins of Alien
★ 6.42019
MovieDocumentary
The untold origin story behind Ridley Scott's Alien - rooted in Greek and Egyptian mythologies, underground comics, the art of Francis Bacon, and the dark visions of Dan O'Bannon and H.R. Giger. A contemplation on the symbiotic collaborative process of movie-making, the power of myth, and our collective unconscious.
Movies
White House Down · 2013White House Down
★ 6.52013
MovieActionDrama
Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service protecting President James Sawyer. Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation's government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country.
Mank · 2020Mank
★ 6.72020
MovieDramaHistory
1930s Hollywood is reevaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane.
The Bling Ring · 2011The Bling Ring
★ 4.92011
MovieDramaCrime
At the center of one of Hollywood's most notorious burglary rings in 2009 was a group of average, middle-class teens from a quiet suburb. This is the behind-the-scenes story of how Nick, a shy, awkward boy, lured by the promise of popularity and acceptance, found himself following his glamorous, charismatic best friend Rachel into breaking into celebrities' houses and robbing them of millions of dollars in clothes and jewelry.
I Am Steve McQueen · 2014I Am Steve McQueen
★ 6.12014
MovieDocumentary
A walk through the incredible personal and artistic history of legendary actor, race car driver and cultural icon Steve McQueen (1930-80).
Robert Osborne's 20th Anniversary Tribute · 2015Robert Osborne's 20th Anniversary Tribute
2015
MovieTV Movie
Friends and family surprise Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne at the 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival with a tribute to his twenty years with the network.
The Great Buster: A Celebration · 2018The Great Buster: A Celebration
★ 7.22018
MovieDocumentaryComedy
A celebration of the life and career of one of America's most influential and celebrated filmmakers and comedians—Buster Keaton—whose singular style and fertile output during the silent era created his legacy as a true cinematic visionary.
Remembering Gene Wilder · 2024Remembering Gene Wilder
★ 7.22024
MovieDocumentary
This loving tribute to Gene Wilder celebrates his life and legacy as the comic genius behind an extraordinary string of film roles, from his first collaboration with Mel Brooks in 'The Producers', to the enigmatic title role in the original 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory', to his inspired on-screen partnership with Richard Pryor in movies like 'Silver Streak'.
Memory: The Origins of Alien · 2019Memory: The Origins of Alien
★ 6.42019
MovieDocumentary
The untold origin story behind Ridley Scott's Alien - rooted in Greek and Egyptian mythologies, underground comics, the art of Francis Bacon, and the dark visions of Dan O'Bannon and H.R. Giger. A contemplation on the symbiotic collaborative process of movie-making, the power of myth, and our collective unconscious.
Film: The Living Record of Our Memory · 2022Film: The Living Record of Our Memory
★ 7.82022
MovieDocumentaryHistory
Why are we still able, today, to view images that were captured over 125 years ago? As we enter the digital age, audiovisual heritage seems to be a sure and obvious fact. However, much of cinema and our filmed history has been lost forever. Archivists, technicians and filmmakers from different parts of the world explain what audiovisual preservation is and why it is necessary. The documentary is a tribute to all these professionals and their important work.
Dick Tracy Special: Tracy Zooms In · 2023Dick Tracy Special: Tracy Zooms In
★ 6.02023
MovieTV MovieCrime
Film experts Leonard Maltin and Ben Mankiewicz interview famous detective Dick Tracy about his life and career, with a surprise appearance by legendary actor and director Warren Beatty.
Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story · 2020Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story
★ 6.12020
MovieDocumentary
Chronicles the lives of women who perform the stunts in some of Hollywood’s biggest action sequences — from the early days of silent movies to today’s blockbusters.
Michael Douglas: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival · 2018Michael Douglas: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
2018
MovieDocumentary
Taped before a live audience at Hollywood's Montalbán Theatre during the 2017 TCM Classic Film Festival, Academy Award-winning actor and producer Michael Douglas sits down with host Ben Mankiewicz for a discussion of his life and career.
Faye Dunaway: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival · 2017Faye Dunaway: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
2017
MovieDocumentary
Taped before a live audience at Hollywood's Montalbán Theatre during the 2016 TCM Classic Film Festival, Academy Award-winning actress Faye Dunaway sits down with host Ben Mankiewicz for a discussion of her life and career.
Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival: Norman Lloyd · 2016Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival: Norman Lloyd
2016
MovieDocumentary
Norman Lloyd discusses his career in front of a live audience.
TV Shows
The Simpsons · 1989The Simpsons
★ 8.01989
SeriesFamilyAnimation
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Sugar · 2024Sugar
★ 7.22024
SeriesDramaMystery
John Sugar is a dashing private eye navigating the dark corners of sunny LA. Though he sees only the good in humanity, Sugar is haunted by a secret too dangerous to expose.
The Practice · 1997The Practice
★ 7.71997
SeriesDrama
A provocative legal drama focused on young associates at a bare-bones Boston firm and their scrappy boss, Bobby Donnell. The show's forte is its storylines about “people who walk a moral tightrope.”
Big Love · 2006Big Love
★ 6.92006
SeriesDrama
The story of Bill Henrickson and his life in suburban Salt Lake City, balancing the needs of his three wives -- Barb, Nicki and Margene-- their seven kids, three new houses and the opening of his newest hardware store. When disturbing news arrives about Bill's father, he is forced to reconnect with his polygamist parents who live on a fundamentalist compound in rural Utah.
The District · 2000The District
★ 6.82000
SeriesDrama
The District is a television police drama which aired on CBS from October 7, 2000 to May 1, 2004. The show followed the work and personal life of the chief of Washington, D.C.'s Police Department.
Party Down · 2009Party Down
★ 7.52009
SeriesComedy
A group of struggling actors and dysfunctional dreamers wait for their big break while they are stuck serving hors d'oeurves for a Hollywood catering company 'Party Down.'
The Young TurksThe Young Turks
★ 6.1
Series
Online American liberal/progressive political and social commentary program hosted by Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian
100 Years of Warner Bros. · 2023100 Years of Warner Bros.
★ 7.62023
SeriesDocumentary
Tracing a century of movie and TV history, these four documentary specials explore the unparalleled global impact of Warner Bros. on art, commerce, and culture.
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A. · 2024John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.
★ 5.92024
SeriesComedy
In six live installments, John Mulaney explores Los Angeles during a week when pretty much every funny person is in town.
The Cowboy · 2016The Cowboy
2016
SeriesDocumentary
The Cowboy chronicles the birth and rise of the cowboy on the silver screen, and the creation of America's most enduring legend. Motion pictures have been the engine that cemented the cowboy as the most recognized, beloved and celebrated of all American icons, and these films also fueled the rise of the cowboy in pop culture, literature, art, music, fashion and television.
Talking Pictures: A Movie Memories Podcast · 2026Talking Pictures: A Movie Memories Podcast
2026
Series
TCM host Ben Mankiewicz in conversation with iconic filmmakers and writers as they discuss their earliest film memories, favorite films, creative influences and guilty pleasures.