Ben Taggart

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Characters played by Ben Taggart

Ben Sherwood — Hard Guy (1941)

Monroe's lawyer friend who impersonates Doris' deceased father to negotiate a large financial settlement for the annulment, furthering Monroe's criminal scheme.

Police Captain (uncredited) — The Thin Man (1934)

Senior law enforcement officer.

Policeman in Bank (uncredited) — Topper Takes a Trip (1938)

Officer securing the bank premises.

Warden Thompson — Before I Hang (1940)

Warden Thompson is the prison warden who permits Dr. John Garth to continue his scientific experiments while awaiting execution. His support enables Garth and Dr. Ralph Howard to create and test the anti-aging serum. After Garth receives a pardon, the warden later admits him when he returns to the prison while being pursued by police.

Police Officer (uncredited) — Horse Feathers (1932)

Law enforcement figure maintaining campus order.

Capt. Corcoran — Monkey Business (1931)

The ocean liner captain who is locked in a closet by Groucho and Chico, has his lunch stolen, and spends the voyage chasing the four stowaways.

John Richards — The Medico of Painted Springs (1941)

John Richards is a cattle owner whose herd Fred Burns intends to steal as part of a plot to frame sheep rancher Ed Gordon. Richards is also Nancy's father; Burns' kidnapping of Nancy connects the scheme against his cattle to the wider clash between cattle breeders and sheep herders.

Traffic Cop (Uncredited) — One Mysterious Night (1944)

Police officer directing traffic during investigations.

Warden — Alias Boston Blackie (1942)

Prison warden overseeing inmate activities and security.

Train Conductor — The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance (1941)

Railway employee managing the train compartments.

New York Detective Vance (Uncredited) — The Saint Strikes Back (1939)

NYPD investigator assisting Fernack on West Coast cases.

Policeman — The Gracie Allen Murder Case (1939)

Uniformed officer securing the crime scene or conducting patrols.

Career Overview

Ben Taggart has 103 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently Boston Blackie Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Medico of Painted Springs, She, Hard Guy. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
103
Birth Date
1889-04-05
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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