Ben Chapman
Acting
Biography
No biography available for Ben Chapman.
Born: October 29, 1928
Place of Birth: Oakland, California
Known For
Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle
Documentary about the making of and legacy of The Creature from the Black Lagoon included in The Legacy Collection box set.
Creature Feature: 60 Years of the Gill-Man
This movie documents the era surrounding the creation, marketing and distribution of the influential horror film, "Creature From the Black Lagoon," and the two sequels that followed. Flash forward 60 years later, and we see how the legion of fans continue to grow for this classic horror character, and how the movie is still relevant today.
Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man
First surfacing in 1954, the Gill-Man from CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON has been one of the most influential screen monsters. This documentary fondly recalls the history of the 3-D horror film - which spawned several sequels and countless imitators - and the behind-the-scenes story of its making as told by cast and crew.
Creature from the Black Lagoon
When scientists exploring the Amazon River stumble on a “missing link” connecting humans and fish, they plan to capture it for later study. But the Creature has plans of his own, and has set his sights on the lead scientist's beautiful fiancée, Kay.
The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour is an American comedy-musical variety series that aired live on the NBC network from 1950 to 1955. The show starred many notable comedians and entertainers of the era, including Eddie Cantor, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, Fred Allen, Donald O'Connor, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, Bob Hope, Jimmy Durante, Ray Bolger, Gordon MacRae, Ben Blue, Robert Paige, Tony Curtis, Burt Lancaster, Broadway dancer Wayne Lamb and Spike Jones and His City Slickers.
Pagan Love Song
Island girl Mimi plans to leave Tahiti, but maybe she'll have a reason to stay when Mr. Endicott arrives.
Jungle Moon Men
Priestess Oma is forever young in this Jungle Jim knockoff of "She" or the La of Opar stories from "Tarzan". The Jungle Jim-type character is played by Weissmuller using his own name.
Chiller Theatre Fiend Club Show: Volume 1
A hosted horror movie show with Gerald Caiafa Jr. as Jerry Only and Paul Caiafa as Doyle who present the 1958 movie "The Crawling Eye" on this 1996 direct to video presentation.
Filmography
as Self (archive footage)
as Marro
as The Gill Man On Land (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as The Creature