Ben Mankiewicz

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.0312

Gender

Male

Birthday

25-Mar-1967

Age

(59 years old)

Place of Birth

Washington, D.C., USA

Also Known As
  • Benjamin Frederick Mankiewicz

Ben Mankiewicz

Biography

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 University, and earned a master's degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. He subsequently worked as a news reporter and anchor, first for WCSC-TV in Charleston, South Carolina and later for WAMI in Miami. Mankiewicz left news journalism, and auditioned as a television host for Turner Classic Movies. Mankiewicz was hired in 2003 as an afternoon weekend host, second to Robert Osborne, who was the channel's primetime host. In 2013, for health reasons, Osborne delegated weekday primetime hosting appearances to Mankiewicz. In 2017, Osborne died at the age of 84, and Mankiewicz became the network's primetime host. Additionally, he hosts the TCM-produced podcast series, The Plot Thickens and Talking Pictures. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ben Mankiewicz, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


Credits

Faye Dunaway: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival Faye Dunaway: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival (2017) Character: N/A
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.
From the Shtetl to the Studio: The Jewish Story of Hollywood From the Shtetl to the Studio: The Jewish Story of Hollywood (2024) Character: N/A
This documentary delves into the nuances of Hollywood's Jewish history, exploring how the shared backgrounds of the industry founders weave together a complex immigrant story characterized by both oppression and innovation.
Robert Osborne's 20th Anniversary Tribute Robert Osborne's 20th Anniversary Tribute (2015) Character: Self
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.
Dick Tracy Special: Tracy Zooms In Dick Tracy Special: Tracy Zooms In (2023) Character: Self
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.
I Am Steve McQueen I Am Steve McQueen (2014) Character: Self
A walk through the incredible personal and artistic history of legendary actor, race car driver and cultural icon Steve McQueen (1930-80).
Film: The Living Record of Our Memory Film: The Living Record of Our Memory (2022) Character: Self
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.
Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival: Norman Lloyd Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival: Norman Lloyd (2016) Character: N/A
Norman Lloyd discusses his career in front of a live audience.
White House Down White House Down (2013) Character: Reporter
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.
Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story (2020) Character: Self
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 Michael Douglas: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival (2018) Character: Host
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.
Mank Mank (2020) Character: Broadcaster, Academy Awards
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.
Memory: The Origins of Alien Memory: The Origins of Alien (2019) Character: Self
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.
The Bling Ring The Bling Ring (2011) Character: Host
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.
The Great Buster: A Celebration The Great Buster: A Celebration (2018) Character: Self
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 Remembering Gene Wilder (2024) Character: Self
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'.



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