Ed Thompson (played by Bob Saget) is a protagonist in Benjamin.
The patriarch of the family at the center of the story. Portrayed by director Bob Saget, his character draws parallels to the father role from Saget's previous sitcom work. Dr. Ed (played by Rob Corddry) is a protagonist in Benjamin.
Jeanette (played by Mary Lynn Rajskub) appears in Benjamin.
Clarice (played by Cheri Oteri) appears in Benjamin.
Marley (played by Peri Gilpin) appears in Benjamin.
Benjamin (played by Max Burkholder) appears in Benjamin.
The teen son whose struggle with drug addiction serves as the central plot driver of the black comedy. Amber (played by Clara Mamet) appears in Benjamin.
Ronny (played by David Hull) appears in Benjamin.
Benjamin (2019) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Ed Thompson
(played by Bob Saget) — protagonist
The patriarch of the family at the center of the story. Portrayed by director Bob Saget, his character draws parallels to the father role from Saget's previous sitcom work.
Dr. Ed
(played by Rob Corddry) — protagonist
Jeanette
(played by Mary Lynn Rajskub) — supporting
Clarice
(played by Cheri Oteri) — supporting
Marley
(played by Peri Gilpin) — supporting
Benjamin
(played by Max Burkholder) — supporting
The teen son whose struggle with drug addiction serves as the central plot driver of the black comedy.
Amber
(played by Clara Mamet) — supporting
Ronny
(played by David Hull) — supporting
Tom
(played by Jonny Weston) — supporting
Ulf
(played by James Preston Rogers) — minor
Key Relationships
Jeanette → Benjamin
(Alliance Supporter)
Benjamin → Ulf
(Conflict Antagonist)
Benjamin → Ronny
(Social Friend)
Benjamin → Tom
(Social Friend)
Benjamin → Dr. Ed
(Professional Patient)
Benjamin → Amber
(Romantic Interest)
Ed Thompson → Clarice
(Family Sibling)
Ed Thompson → Marley
(Family Sibling)
Ed Thompson → Jeanette
(Family Spouse)
Ed Thompson → Benjamin
(Family Father)
Story Analysis
A black comedy exploring teen drug addiction through a father-son lens and unique distribution model.
