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Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man (2004) -- A 79-minute exploration of the classic horror film, CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON on its 50th anniversary celebrating the fandom, storied history, and cultural relevance of this 1954 suprise hit film!

Overview

Date of Birth:

29 October 1925, Oakland, California, USA more

Date of Death:

21 February 2008, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA more

Mini Biography:

Ben is the cousin of screen actor, Jon Hall. The role of the Gill... more

Trivia:

A careful review of the Official Military Personnel Folder shows Chapman... more

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Down 24% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.

NewsDesk:
(3 articles)

Fango Musick Exclusive: Talking Music & Horror with Andy Deane of Bella Morte
(From Fangoria. 11 April 2009, 10:34 PM, PDT)
R.I.P. 2008: A Rough Year For Hollywood
(From Screen Rant. 5 January 2009, 3:56 PM, PST)

Alternate Names:

Benjamin F. Chapman Jr.

Filmography

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Actor:

Jungle Moon Men (1955) (as Benjamin F. Chapman Jr.) .... Marro
Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki (1955) (uncredited) .... Extra
Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) (uncredited) .... The Gill Man (on land)
"The Colgate Comedy Hour" .... The Gill Man (1 episode, 1954)
... aka Colgate Summer Comedy Hour (USA: summer title)
... aka Colgate Variety Hour (USA: sixth season title)
... aka Michael Todd Revue (USA: subtitle)
- Episode #4.21 (1954) TV episode .... The Gill Man
Hawaiian Nights (1954) .... The Boss
Pagan Love Song (1950) (uncredited) .... Dancer

Self:

The Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills (2006) (V) .... Himself
Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man (2004) (V) .... Himself
Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle (2000) (V) .... Himself

Archive Footage:

The Horror Show (1979)

Additional Details

Publicity Listings:

9 Interviews | 6 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 2 Magazine Cover Photos more

Genres:

Comedy | Documentary | Adventure | Romance more

Plot Keywords:

Beautiful Woman | 1950s | Character Name In Title | Death more

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