Ben Compson — The Sound and the Fury Character Profile

About Ben Compson

Mute and mentally handicapped step-brother to Quentin. He becomes incensed when catching Quentin sneaking out to meet Busch and attempts to strangle her. His violent outburst prompts Jason to decide that Benjy must be committed to an institution.

Character Facts

Played by

Jack Warden

Appears in

The Sound and the Fury (1959)

Role

Supporting

More characters from The Sound and the Fury

• Jason Compson (Yul Brynner)
• Quentin Compson / Narrator (Joanne Woodward)
• Caddy Compson (Margaret Leighton)
• Dilsey (Ethel Waters)
• Charlie Busch (Stuart Whitman)
• Earl Snopes (Albert Dekker)
• Caroline Compson (Françoise Rosay)
• Howard Compson (John Beal)
• Luster (Steven Perry)
• T.P. (Bill Gunn)
• Boy (uncredited) (Gary Diamond)
• Boy (uncredited) (Buddy Joe Hooker)