Ben Taggart

Ben Taggart

Deceased · Born: Apr 5, 1889 · Died: May 17, 1947

Personal Details

BornApr 5, 1889 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Biography

Benjamin Taggart, a renowned Canadian-born actor, entered this world on April 5th, 1889, in the charming city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Throughout his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark on the film industry, starring in a wide range of iconic productions, including the 1942 naval drama "Don Winslow of the Navy", the 1917 silent film adaptation of H. Rider Haggard's classic novel "She", and the 1940 crime thriller "Before I Hang".

As the years went by, Taggart's talents continued to captivate audiences, and his dedication to his craft earned him a lasting place in the annals of Hollywood history. Tragically, his life was cut short on May 17th, 1947, when he passed away in Santa Monica, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that would continue to inspire and entertain generations to come.

Career

1944
One Mysterious Night
One Mysterious Night as Traffic Cop (Uncredited)
Cowboy Canteen
Cowboy Canteen as Train Conductor (uncredited)
The Fighting Seabees
The Fighting Seabees as Aircraft Carrier Captain (uncredited)
1943
So This Is Washington
So This Is Washington as Senator Vickers (uncredited)
Something to Shout About
Something to Shout About as Train Conductor
No Time for Love
No Time for Love as City General Manager (uncredited)
Mission to Moscow
Mission to Moscow as Guest at Davies' Speech (uncredited)
1942
Overland Mail
Overland Mail as Lamont [Chs. 7-8]
Escape from Crime
Escape from Crime as Warden Kirby
A Tragedy at Midnight
A Tragedy at Midnight as Cop (uncredited)
The Spoilers
The Spoilers as Banker (uncredited)
The Pride of the Yankees
The Pride of the Yankees as Conductor (uncredited)
1941
Man Made Monster
Man Made Monster as Detective Sergeant Regan
Hard Guy
Hard Guy as Ben Sherwood
The Miracle Kid
The Miracle Kid as J. Hamilton Gibbs
The Face Behind the Mask
The Face Behind the Mask as Burn Treatment Doctor (uncredited)
I'll Sell My Life
I'll Sell My Life as Police Lt. Hammer
1940
The Wildcat of Tucson
The Wildcat of Tucson as Judge John Barlow
Before I Hang
Before I Hang as Warden Thompson
Nobody's Children
Nobody's Children as Mr. Millar
The Ghost Comes Home
The Ghost Comes Home as Tim Leary (uncredited)
Babies for Sale
Babies for Sale as Police Sgt. Mike Burke
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe as General Lupi (uncredited)
The Green Hornet
The Green Hornet as Phil Bartlett
The Durango Kid
The Durango Kid as Flynn (uncredited)
Double Alibi
Double Alibi as Policeman
The Saint Strikes Back
The Saint Strikes Back as New York Detective Vance (Uncredited)
King of Chinatown
King of Chinatown as Henchman (uncredited)
Tell No Tales
Tell No Tales as Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as Pompous Man (uncredited)
1938
Wives Under Suspicion
Wives Under Suspicion as Fred - Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
Hold That Kiss
Hold That Kiss as Apartment Doorman
Topper Takes a Trip
Topper Takes a Trip as Policeman in Bank (uncredited)
1937
The Women Men Marry
The Women Men Marry as Lieutenant Haggerty (uncredited)
Youth on Parole
Youth on Parole as Convict (uncredited)
Souls at Sea
Souls at Sea as Ship's Officer (uncredited)
1936
San Francisco
San Francisco as Cop (uncredited)
1935
Men Without Names
Men Without Names as Kansas City Police Chief
Stolen Harmony
Stolen Harmony as Sergeant / Cop at Motel (uncredited)
Vagabond Lady
Vagabond Lady as Hotel Detective (uncredited)
1934
Among the Missing
Among the Missing as Officer Flannagan
The Thin Man
The Thin Man as Police Captain (uncredited)
1933
Gabriel Over the White House
Gabriel Over the White House as Cabinet Member (uncredited)
Hold Your Man
Hold Your Man as Policeman at Reformatory (uncredited)
From Headquarters
From Headquarters as Third-Degree Detective (uncredited)
Fast Workers
Fast Workers as Millie's Dance Partner (Uncredited)
The Mayor of Hell
The Mayor of Hell as Sheriff (uncredited)
1932
Afraid to Talk
Afraid to Talk as Detective Burke (uncredited)
Faithless
Faithless as Officer Clancy
Central Park
Central Park as Policeman Mike (uncredited)
Million Dollar Legs
Million Dollar Legs as Ship's Captain (uncredited)
Horse Feathers
Horse Feathers as Police Officer (uncredited)
1931
Monkey Business
Monkey Business as Capt. Corcoran (uncredited)
Under Eighteen
Under Eighteen as Detective French (uncredited)