Ben Carruthers was an American actor who is best known for The Dirty Dozen, Shadows, and A High Wind in Jamaica. He was born on August 14, 1936, in Illinois, USA, and passed away on September 27, 1983.
Personal and Family Life
Ben Carruthers was married to actress Lelia Goldoni from August 3, 1957, until their divorce in 1960. Not much is publicly known about his family background or personal life outside of his marriage. He was known for his work in film during a dynamic time in Hollywood.
Death and Legacy
Carruthers died on September 27, 1983, in Los Angeles, California, due to liver failure. Despite his relatively short life, he left a mark on the film industry with his memorable performances. His work continues to be appreciated by film enthusiasts and historians.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Lost Continent | 1968-06-19 | Ricaldi |
| Shadows | 1960-10-14 | Ben |
| Man in the Wilderness | 1971-11-24 | Longbow |
| Universal Soldier | 1972-05-01 | Jesse |
| The Dirty Dozen | 1967-06-15 | Glenn Gilpin |
| L’inconnu de Shandigor | 1967-05-01 | Manuel |
| Goldstein | 1965-05-07 | Jay |
| Guns of the Trees | 1961-02-28 | Ben |
| Fearless Frank | 1969-12-10 | The Cat |
| Kärlek 65 | 1965-03-17 | Benito |
| To Grab the Ring | 1968-03-14 | Alfred Lowell |
| Scruggs | 1970-04-23 | Ben Scruggs |
| A High Wind in Jamaica | 1965-05-01 | Alberto |
| Riot | 1969-01-15 | “Surefoot” |
| The Beast of Budapest | 1958-02-23 | Sentry (uncredited) |
| Lilith | 1964-10-01 | Benito (uncredited) |
| The Man Without Papers | 1965-06-09 | Roscoe Mortimer |
| The Champions | 1968-09-25 | Perango |