Who is Benjamin Ballon in A Shot in the Dark?

Eccentric costume designer and friend of Clouseau, creates disguises.

Who plays Benjamin Ballon in A Shot in the Dark?

Benjamin Ballon is played by George Sanders.

Benjamin Ballon's abilities include costume design, disguise creation, tailoring, eccentricity, resourcefulness.

Benjamin Ballon has 4 mapped relationships in A Shot in the Dark. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Alignment: Hero
Species: Human
Abilities: Costume design, Disguise creation, Tailoring, Eccentricity, Resourcefulness

Benjamin Ballon — Conflict Murderer — Henri LaFarge (Douglas Wilmer)
Ballon kills Henri LaFarge due to jealousy over Henri's affair with Ballon's wife.
Benjamin Ballon — Conflict Blackmailer — Maurice (Martin Benson)
Maurice exploits Ballon's secrets for personal gain, creating a hostile dynamic.
Benjamin Ballon — Professional Employer — Pierre (Maurice Kaufmann)
Ballon employs Pierre as household staff and uses his political leverage to influence the investigation.
Benjamin Ballon — Narrative Investigator's Ally — Hercule LaJoy (Graham Stark)
Hercule's sabotage during the confrontation directly impacts Ballon and the household's escape.