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Ben Chaplin is credited as a screenwriter, stage actor and film actor. Born on July 31, 1969, Ben Chaplin is from Windsor, United Kingdom. That works out to 57 years old in 2026.
My Take
Ben Chaplin is the sort of actor I trust to deepen a film rather than dominate it. With credits like The Thin Red Line, Stage Beauty and The New World, he's built a career on texture and restraint instead of flash. That's a connoisseur's path, and it's harder than it looks. An actor who can also write and move comfortably between stage, film and television tends to understand storytelling from the inside out. When I see his name in a cast, I relax a little, because it usually signals a project that cares about craft. Quietly essential is exactly how I'd put it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ben Chaplin
- Name (Japanese)
- ベン・チャップリン
- Reading
- べん・ちゃっぷりん
- Born
- July 31, 1969 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
- Origin
- Windsor, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- screenwriter / stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ben Chaplin born?
Born July 31, 1969 (age 57).
Where is Ben Chaplin from?
Ben Chaplin is from Windsor, United Kingdom.
What does Ben Chaplin do?
Ben Chaplin works as screenwriter, stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
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