Ben Frommer

Ben Frommer

Deceased · Born: Jun 12, 1913 · Died: May 9, 1992

Personal Details

BornJun 12, 1913 Poland

Biography

Ben Frommer, a renowned actor, entered this world on June 12, 1913, in the beautiful country of Poland. His remarkable career spanned numerous decades, leaving an indelible mark on the film industry. Some of his most notable roles include the iconic 1983 crime drama Scarface, the cult classic 1957 science fiction film Plan 9 from Outer Space, and the 1983 psychological thriller Psycho II.

Ben's personal life was just as intriguing as his professional endeavors. He was lovingly married to the charming Hilda Valerie Cohen, a union that brought joy and happiness to all who knew them.

As the years went by, Ben's remarkable life came to a close on May 9, 1992, in Tarzana, California, USA. His legacy lives on through the countless memories and iconic performances that continue to captivate audiences to this very day.

Career

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1988
Daffy Duck's Quackbusters
Daffy Duck's Quackbusters as Count Bloodcount (voice) (archive footage)
{"id":5711,"title":"Psycho II","year":"1983","character":"Sexton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/psycho-ii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6q8di6v38q70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6q8di6v38q70.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Psycho II
Psycho II as Sexton
{"id":37,"title":"Scarface","year":"1983","character":"Male Patron","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/scarface","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/73rehggar0k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/73rehggar0k0.jpg"},"released":1}
Scarface
Scarface as Male Patron
{"id":23156,"title":"American Pop","year":"1981","character":"Palumbo (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/american-pop","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5jd627biqoo0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5jd627biqoo0.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
American Pop
American Pop as Palumbo (voice)
{"id":80710,"title":"Smokey Bites the Dust","year":"1981","character":"Caesar Camaro","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/smokey-bites-the-dust","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80710.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80710.jpg"},"released":1}
Smokey Bites the Dust
Smokey Bites the Dust as Caesar Camaro
{"id":63817,"title":"Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype","year":"1980","character":"Sgt. Gurnisht Hilfn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dr-heckyl-and-mr-hype","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63817.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63817.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype
Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype as Sgt. Gurnisht Hilfn
{"id":204700,"title":"Evening in Byzantium","year":"1978","character":"Sine","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/evening-in-byzantium","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204700.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204700.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
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Rabbit Test
Rabbit Test as Mr. Sanchez
{"id":22536,"title":"Fun with Dick and Jane","year":"1977","character":"Bartender (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fun-with-dick-and-jane-1977","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22536.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22536.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
Fun with Dick and Jane
Fun with Dick and Jane as Bartender (uncredited)
{"id":24498,"title":"The Four Deuces","year":"1976","character":"George","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-four-deuces","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24498.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24498.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
{"id":14714,"title":"Car Wash","year":"1976","character":"Man Behind Ken","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/car-wash","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/29051iuc09q0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/29051iuc09q0.jpg"},"released":1}
Car Wash
Car Wash as Man Behind Ken
{"id":198322,"title":"Honky Tonk","year":"1974","character":"Lout","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/honky-tonk-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_198322.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_198322.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
{"id":86430,"title":"Willie Dynamite","year":"1974","character":"Hotel Guest (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/willie-dynamite","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86430.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86430.jpg"},"released":1}
Willie Dynamite
Willie Dynamite as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
{"id":5899,"title":"Blazing Saddles","year":"1974","character":"Convict (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blazing-saddles","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6e834dgegu00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6e834dgegu00.jpg"},"released":1}
Blazing Saddles
Blazing Saddles as Convict (uncredited)
{"id":86422,"title":"Zandy's Bride","year":"1974","character":"Townsman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/zandys-bride-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86422.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86422.jpg"},"released":1}
Zandy's Bride
Zandy's Bride as Townsman (uncredited)
{"id":13524,"title":"How to Frame a Figg","year":"1971","character":"Diner Patron (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/how-to-frame-a-figg","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13524.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13524.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
How to Frame a Figg
How to Frame a Figg as Diner Patron (uncredited)
{"id":81941,"title":"The Comic","year":"1969","character":"Mexican Barfly (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-comic-1969","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81941.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81941.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
The Comic
The Comic as Mexican Barfly (uncredited)
{"id":87467,"title":"The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band","year":"1968","character":"Townsman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-one-and-only-genuine-original-family-band","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87467.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87467.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
{"id":15884,"title":"The Ugly Dachshund","year":"1966","character":"Man with Bulldog (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ugly-dachshund","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15884.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15884.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
The Ugly Dachshund
The Ugly Dachshund as Man with Bulldog (uncredited)
{"id":65546,"title":"Bad Girls Do Cry","year":"1965","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bad-girls-do-cry","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2dt7lo3crqn0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2dt7lo3crqn0.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
{"id":26563,"title":"Robin and the 7 Hoods","year":"1964","character":"Derelict","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/robin-and-the-7-hoods","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_26563.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_26563.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
{"id":82199,"title":"Transylvania 6-5000","year":"1963","character":"Count Bloodcount (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/transylvania-6-5000-1963","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82199.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82199.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
Transylvania 6-5000
Transylvania 6-5000 as Count Bloodcount (voice)
{"id":94509,"title":"Gypsy","year":"1962","character":"Wichita Audience Member (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gypsy-1962","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94509.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94509.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
Gypsy
Gypsy as Wichita Audience Member (uncredited)
{"id":22339,"title":"The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance","year":"1962","character":"Cantina Bartender (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-man-who-shot-liberty-valance","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/50of0384k9d0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/50of0384k9d0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance as Cantina Bartender (uncredited)
{"id":94593,"title":"The Last Hungry Cat","year":"1961","character":"Hitchcock-like Voice (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-hungry-cat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94593.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94593.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
The Last Hungry Cat
The Last Hungry Cat as Hitchcock-like Voice (uncredited)
{"id":32415,"title":"Bachelor in Paradise","year":"1961","character":"Baseball Spectator (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bachelor-in-paradise","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32415.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32415.jpg"},"released":1}
Bachelor in Paradise
Bachelor in Paradise as Baseball Spectator (uncredited)
{"id":66279,"title":"Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus","year":"1960","character":"Circus Spectator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/toby-tyler-or-ten-weeks-with-a-circus","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6on1t647shm0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6on1t647shm0.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
{"id":57423,"title":"Plan 9 from Outer Space","year":"1959","character":"Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/plan-9-from-outer-space","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1o9lviphe8k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1o9lviphe8k0.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
{"id":82466,"title":"Around the World in 80 Days","year":"1956","character":"Extra (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/around-the-world-in-80-days-1956","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2dm19fje28b0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2dm19fje28b0.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
Around the World in 80 Days
Around the World in 80 Days as Extra (uncredited)
{"id":94851,"title":"Hell's Island","year":"1955","character":"Fight Spectator (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hells-island-1955","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94851.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94851.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
Hell's Island
Hell's Island as Fight Spectator (uncredited)
{"id":89523,"title":"Cult of the Cobra","year":"1955","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cult-of-the-cobra","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_89523.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_89523.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":13546,"title":"Bride of the Monster","year":"1955","character":"Drunk","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bride-of-the-monster","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2e9sctjo00j0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2e9sctjo00j0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":69731,"title":"Thunder Mountain","year":"1947","character":"Townsman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thunder-mountain","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69731.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69731.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
Thunder Mountain
Thunder Mountain as Townsman (uncredited)
{"id":69594,"title":"Born to Kill","year":"1947","character":"Delivery Boy (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/born-to-kill","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7sh86svhdpb0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7sh86svhdpb0.jpg"},"released":1}
Born to Kill
Born to Kill as Delivery Boy (uncredited)
{"id":70078,"title":"Badman's Territory","year":"1946","character":"Townsman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/badmans-territory-1946","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70078.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70078.jpg"},"released":1}
1946
Badman's Territory
Badman's Territory as Townsman (uncredited)
{"id":70321,"title":"Crime, Inc.","year":"1945","character":"Nightclub Patron (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crime-inc","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70321.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70321.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
Crime, Inc.
Crime, Inc. as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
{"id":70519,"title":"Hollywood Canteen","year":"1944","character":"Soldier (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hollywood-canteen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70519.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70519.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
Hollywood Canteen
Hollywood Canteen as Soldier (uncredited)
{"id":95115,"title":"Crazy House","year":"1943","character":"Impersonator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crazy-house","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95115.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95115.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
Crazy House
Crazy House as Impersonator
{"id":71057,"title":"Saboteur","year":"1942","character":"Theatre Patron (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/saboteur","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3fi9frm441e0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3fi9frm441e0.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
Saboteur
Saboteur as Theatre Patron (uncredited)