Richard Benedict

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Characters played by Richard Benedict

Leo Minosa — Ace in the Hole (1951)

A local man trapped in a collapsed cave who becomes the center of Tatum's publicity stunt. He endures the ordeal, develops pneumonia, and dies after Tatum manipulates his wife to give him a fur stole anniversary gift.

Joe Wilson — See My Lawyer (1945)

Supporting character navigating the nightclub and legal drama.

Boris — Spy Chasers (1955)

Spy or traitor in spy-themed films

Henchman Miami — Angels in Disguise (1949)

Gang henchman in crime-themed films

Skeets O'Neil — Triple Trouble (1950)

Prison inmate or associate in jail-themed films

Cappy — Superman's Peril (1954)

A character appearing in the episodes collected in Superman's Peril.

Lew 'Mitch' Mitchell — The Man Is Armed (1956)

The man who initially framed Johnny for a crime. After a post-prison confrontation, he falls to his death from a roof, triggering the police investigation that sets the main plot in motion.

Joe Burton — The Guilt of Janet Ames (1947)

Joe is a nightclub bouncer and Katie's boyfriend. In Janet's vision, the two of them dream of building a house together. Their hopes remind Janet that David had wanted to build a home with her, but she dismissed the idea as too expensive and troublesome. This encounter helps her understand the civilian future her husband had wanted.

Career Overview

Richard Benedict has 81 screen credits in a career dating back to 1945. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Bowery Boys Collection with 5 titles. Signature works include Josette of New Orleans, Ace in the Hole, Flannery and Quilt. 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
81
Birth Date
1920-01-08
Birth Place
Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3430523), public domain (CC0).