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 tracks 27 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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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
27 titles- 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)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ben Lessy best known for?
Ben Lessy is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Buddy Buddy (1981), That Darn Cat! (1965), The D.I. (1957), Pajama Party (1964).
When and where was Ben Lessy born?
Ben Lessy was born on April 29, 1902 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on October 30, 1992.
How many credits does Ben Lessy have?
Ben Lessy has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1941 to 1981.
Ben Lessy by the numbers
27credits
18films
9TV series
1941–1981active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- MGM Parade (1955) as self — aged about 53
- That Darn Cat! (1965) as Drive-In Concessionaire (uncredited) — aged about 63
- Telephone Time (1956) — aged about 54
- The Jackie Robinson Story (1950) as Shorty — aged about 48
- Buddy Buddy (1981) as Barney Pritzig — aged about 79
- The Danny Thomas Show (1953) as Ben Lessy — aged about 51
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