Ben Chaplin Movies and Career Information

Ben Chaplin (born 31 July 1969), born Benedict John Greenwood, is an English actor. Chaplin, the youngest of four children, was born in London, the son of Cynthia, a drama teacher, and Peter Greenwood, an engineer. The surname Chaplin is his mother's maiden name. He was raised in Windsor, Berkshire, England and attended Hurtwood House. At the age of 17, he enrolled in the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. After finishing his training, he moved to London full time, where he joined a repertory theater company. Between work as a statistician for the London Transport Authority and clerical jobs, he began landing roles in BBC dramas and British movies. James Ivory and Ismail Merchant cast him as a servant in The Remains of the Day. Chaplin first came to public attention for his performance as Matthew Malone in the first series of the sitcom Game On. After departing the series (his character was later recast with Neil Stuke) he co-starred in several movies including The Truth About Cats and Dogs, Terrence Malick's The Thin Red Line, Murder By Numbers, The Touch with Michelle Yeoh and Birthday Girl. He has also worked on the stage, including in Neil LaBute's play This Is How It Goes.