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Ben Lessy

Acting Born Apr 29, 1902 Died Oct 30, 1992 New York City, New York, USA 27 credits

Biography

Ben Lessy works in acting. Born April 29, 1902 in New York City, New York, USA. Died October 30, 1992. Archytele lists 27 screen credits below. A full profile for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.

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Known for

Film

Buddy Buddy

as Barney Pritzig
Film

That Darn Cat!

as Drive-In Concessionaire (uncredited)
Film

The D.I.

1957
Film

Pajama Party

as Fleegle

Petticoat Junction

as Eustace Pockle
Film

Scooby-Doo! Meets the Boo Brothers

as Self

Telephone Time

1956

MGM Parade

as self
Film

The Philadelphia Story

as Ben Lessy
Film

The Philadelphia Story

as Ben
Film

The Philadelphia Story

as Benny

The In-Laws

as Georgie Polansky

Frequent co-stars

Jesse White 2 shared titles
Louise Beavers 2 shared titles
Danny Thomas 1 shared title
Rusty Hamer 1 shared title
Marjorie Lord 1 shared title
Angela Cartwright 1 shared title
Sherry Jackson 1 shared title
Jean Hagen 1 shared title
Penny Parker 1 shared title
Mary Wickes 1 shared title

Career timeline

Buddy Buddy
Make Room for Granddaddy
The Last of the Secret Agents?
That Darn Cat!That Funny Feeling
The Cara Williams ShowPajama Party
Petticoat Junction
The Lux Show
Telephone Time
MGM Parade
The Danny Thomas ShowThe Danny Thomas ShowThe Danny Thomas Show
Just for You
Purple Heart Diary
The Jackie Robinson Story
The Pirate
Dark Delusion
Two Sisters from Boston
Her Highness and the BellboySpreadin' the Jam
Music for Millions
Thousands Cheer
Woman of the YearFor Me and My Gal
Second Chorus

Full filmography

  • Buddy Buddy (1981) as Barney Pritzig
  • Make Room for Granddaddy (1970)
  • The Last of the Secret Agents? (1966) as Harry
  • That Darn Cat! (1965) as Drive-In Concessionaire (uncredited)
  • That Funny Feeling (1965) as Bartender
  • The Cara Williams Show (1964)
  • Pajama Party (1964) as Fleegle
  • Petticoat Junction (1963) as Eustace Pockle
  • The Lux Show (1957) as Self
  • Telephone Time (1956)
  • MGM Parade (1955) as self
  • The Danny Thomas Show (1953) as Ben Lessy
  • The Danny Thomas Show (1953) as Ben
  • The Danny Thomas Show (1953) as Benny
  • Just for You (1952) as Georgie Polansky
  • Purple Heart Diary (1951) as Ben Lessy
  • The Jackie Robinson Story (1950) as Shorty
  • The Pirate (1948) as Gumbo
  • Dark Delusion (1947) as Gin Rummy Player
  • Two Sisters from Boston (1946) as Rogetto - Olstrom's Valet (uncredited)
  • Her Highness and the Bellboy (1945) as Ben Lessy
  • Spreadin' the Jam (1945) as Rent Party Organizer
  • Music for Millions (1944) as Kickebush
  • Thousands Cheer (1943) as Silent Monk (uncredited)
  • Woman of the Year (1942) as Punchy (uncredited)
  • For Me and My Gal (1942) as Dough Boy Dan (uncredited)
  • Second Chorus (1941) as Shaw's Second Manager (uncredited)