Ben Daniels

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Characters played by Ben Daniels

General Merrick — Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

Rebel pilot who dies at Scarif

Walter Sampson / Brainwave — Jupiter's Legacy (2021)

Sheldon's brother, Walter travels with him to an uncharted island in the Atlantic Ocean, where they and four others receive superpowers. The summary identifies him as part of the group at the origin of the Union of Justice, though it does not describe his later actions or his relationship to the next generation.

Daniel — Captive State (2019)

Phoenix resistance fighter who participates in the Unity Rally attack. While evading alien hunters alongside Rafe and Anita, he is cornered and takes a cyanide pill to avoid capture, demonstrating the group's commitment to secrecy.

Goat — Doom (2005)

Marine squad member killed and resurrected by C24 serum on Mars.

Josef Bühler — Conspiracy (2001)

An attendee who insists that Jews in the overpopulated ghettos under his control in occupied Poland should be dealt with first.

Col Sigurd von Ilsemann — The Exception (2017)

The Kaiser's loyal adjutant who enforces strict household discipline. He advises Wilhelm on political strategy, engages in philosophical discussions with Brandt about national duty, and remains a steadfast supporter of the former Emperor.

Gareth — Locke (2014)

Gareth is Ivan Locke's boss and the senior work contact overseeing the concrete-pour crisis in Birmingham. He speaks with Ivan repeatedly while Locke directs the operation remotely, but ultimately fires him because he has abandoned his immediate job responsibilities. Gareth therefore embodies the professional consequences of Ivan's decision.

Tony — Beautiful Thing (1996)

A neo-hippie and Sandra's latest boyfriend. His presence in the household adds to the domestic turbulence, and his relationship with Sandra dissolves as her life and priorities shift.

Dr. Rivers — Benediction (2021)

Dr. Rivers treats Siegfried after he refuses further military duties and is sent for medical care. He attempts to engage Siegfried's trauma, but Siegfried rejects the idea that his pain can simply be soothed into acceptance. Their conversations reveal Siegfried's guilt, grief, and refusal to minimize the war's horrors.

Jonatan — David (1997)

A mighty warrior remembered by David as remaining united with Saul even in death. He dies in the battle that ends Saul's reign.

John Thain — The Last Days of Lehman Brothers (2009)

The head of Merrill Lynch, Thain withdraws from Paulson's group as his company pursues discussions with Bank of America. That prospective acquisition gives him less reason to help find a solution for Lehman. Before leaving, he learns from Paulson that the Fed is planning to bail out AIG.

Pontius Pilate — Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert (2018)

Pontius Pilate represents the Roman authority whose sentence the religious authorities seek after bringing Jesus Christ before King Herod. The authorities insist that they cannot execute Jesus Christ themselves and demand a crucifixion, placing Pilate within the final political process that leads toward condemnation.

Career Overview

Ben Daniels has 53 screen credits in a career dating back to 1986. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Star Wars with 1 titles. Signature works include Interview with the Vampire, Jupiter's Legacy, Captive State. 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
53
Birth Date
1964-06-10
Birth Place
Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, UK

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Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q609458), public domain (CC0).