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.
Kim Novak's Vertigo · 2026Kim Novak's Vertigo
★ 8.02026
MovieDocumentary
Explores Kim Novak's life, highlighting her role in Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo, and her journey from stardom to a reclusive life as an artist in Oregon, using rare archival footage and Novak's own reflections.
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.
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.
The Simpsons · 1989The Simpsons
★ 8.01989
SeriesAnimationComedy
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.
