Ben Mendelsohn on Playing the Villain & Robert DeNiro

Ben talks about always playing the bad guy in movies, his role in Captain Marvel, reacts to an old clip of him acting as a kid, and reveals what it was like working with one of his Idols Robert De Niro.
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Ben Mendelsohn on Playing the Villain & Robert DeNiro
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[@megaredemption8051]

An underrated actor! I love every role he plays. Very menacing and stern in character, but kind, polite, and friendly in person!

[@pixl8me]

MegaRedemption 🏹 💯

[@triarb5790]

What did you think about him in Cosi?

[@nandobaby87]

He was outstanding in Bloodline.

[@garrettneiss7297]

I love how he had to put on an American accent to pronounce “fourteen” for jimmy 😂

[@vanessaforttini]

I’ve always had a crush on this man, he’s a phenomenal actor and seems extra cool

[@BenMendelsohnofficial]

Thanks for your continuous love and support @vanessaforttini5835 ❤️❤️

[@melissabritofg]

Ohhhhh He issssss, I met him today and he's super friendly and funny, LOVED HIIIMMM

[@cinnamon8863]

fr

[@gyoyobw123]

"How old were you when you started acting?" "Fourdeen." "Four days old...?" "No, FOUR-TEEN." LMAOO

[@musicisgoodforthesoul999]

I know what a cutie pie... That accent is Killin me...

[@donkofarquad8602]

Bruh that's like normal for us here in Aussie.. if anything when he 'corrected' it, it sounded off for me 😂😂

[@jcc49erz]

Nailed it. The best part of the interview. LOL!

[@cwaccwac9323]

I thought he said 4 days as well. 😂

[@derry667dingo]

I’m just proud of how many times he got an American to say “tracky dacks” 🇦🇺👍🏼

[@hubey]

Tracksuit pants

[@eharper7]

@@hubey Thank you! 😂 I was like 😗

[@atonement7232]

Lol, that was really funny

[@YouFightLikeACow]

This dude is so Aussie it's bursting out his ears

[@apseudonym]

@Arty Bookworm okay you know for a fact that not all australians act like this. he is an eccentric guy

[@JH-mo7xm]

i know right. i watched captain marvel and his accent was coming out

[@rockyketchup5778]

@@JH-mo7xm That was part of the point. American accent for his American cover and the Aussie accent for his Skrull form.

[@gulyaswift1503]

🤣

[@SonjaDawn]

I met him years ago working on an Aussie film, he's a sweetheart.

[@atonement7232]

Did you kiss him?

[@BenMendelsohnofficial]

Thanks for your continuous love and support @sonjadawn❤️❤️

[@BenMendelsohnofficial]

For how long have you been a fan of mine @sonjadawn??

[@anthonyyoutubefan7567]

I love how Ben, after saying "Foahdeen" in his Aussie accent, and Jimmy misunderstands, launches in to his faux-American accent, "Four-TEEN."

[@nonnyj81]

He also has a lisp

[@suave-rider]

He said fourteen. All y'all have the accent

[@RamiroBelmaresJr]

The one thing I was distracted by when I was watching Captain Marvel was "this dude is an Australian Alien" lol

[@codybell4669]

This guy is so talented. Loved him in bloodline

[@atonement7232]

He was sooo good, I was so pssed off when he got killed off. Sorry for anyone who hasn’t seen it

[@cwaccwac9323]

just watched bloodlines and checking out the actors now. didn't know he was Australian. love how actors do that. Change their accents.

[@mercuriology45]

Ive had a crush on this man since Rogue One...he even answered a message i wrote him once!!

[@lesliedstrauss]

how did you get his address? i'd like to send some serious fan mail.

[@mercuriology45]

@@lesliedstrauss it was on his Insta

[@danielsather3561]

check out Bloodline

[@leroymane]

do i have to call the FBI?

[@abrahamcb]

What a pair of guests. Two awesome Australians. Two of the best actors in the world right now.

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

Have had a crush on this guy for 25 years... still can't work out why.

[@jonnyquest7099]

Charisma

[@gulyaswift1503]

Yes

[@yass3040]

He's so talented and Handsome ! We need more movies with him ! Vilains are the best ! Go ben!

[@jonpoon3896]

Definitely my favorite part of Rogue One

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

I just watched him in The Outsider. Always been a fan of his but never knew he was Australian. So funny hearing his actual accent. You can't even tell in his movies. His accents are perfect.

[@sdawg4834]

This guy is awesome I love all his roles! He nailed it in "The Place Beyond the Pines", "Killing them Softly", "Bloodline"...all were awesome!! I thought his best performance was 'Killing them Softly'

[@heidinewman9335]

Huge crush on Ben. Just watched Lost River. He should do more sort of leading man roles.

[@JulieLAgresta]

Ben Is the best & absolutely have loved him since The Henderson Kids with Kylie Minogue back in the 80's. Hands down the best Australian Actor next to Hugh Jackman.

[@jarrodshipard]

Faarrrkkk that's going back.

[@JulieLAgresta]

Anything he does he is so good at.

[@pixl8me]

🙋‍♀️

[@JulieLAgresta]

The Big Steel with Claudia Karvan check it out it's an absolute Aussie Classic.

[@daibadan]

04:53 anybody else noticed how in fact he *did* in a way explain what will happen in Captain Marvel?

[@maryanneayumi9594]

Dan Redding he gave us the hint...

[@mostafamosly7340]

“Be careful not to choke on your aspirations, Director.”

[@pixl8me]

Mostafa Mosly, lucky it’s Ben! 🌼

[@piapress2959]

I love him! He's so down and just straight up chill. 😄

[@xMysticJames]

I just watched him in Mississippi Grind. Amazing performance by him and a great movie.

[@96libertytt]

He is in an Australian film called "The Big Steal" made in 1990. Its a comedy and he is a good guy in it.He plays a slightly awkward teenager in high school trying to win the affections of the beautiful, popular girl . In fact, he mainly played good guy roles until "Animal Kingdom" in 2010. That film got him noticed in Hollywood . But just before tht he had a rough patch where he couldnt get roles for some time. Its great to see him succeeding and getting more widely known now .

[@Janexcalibur]

That's how he got involved with Marvel. The directors of Mississippi Grind are doing Captain Marvel and asked Ben if he wanted to play the villain.

[@melo86argh]

Great great movie. He is great... watch him on bloodline if you can

[@JPMonstie]

That was a slow burning, amazing movie, but didn’t get great reviews. I guess most people are into cartoon acting and not character acting these days. Great chemistry with Ryan Reynolds too.

[@cxw5412]

Ben is brilliant, loved him in "The Big Steal" made in late 80s or early 90s. One of the best Aussie movies ever made. Very underrated.

[@BenMendelsohnofficial]

Thanks for your continuous love and support @cxw5412❤️❤️

[@BenMendelsohnofficial]

For how long have you been a fan of mine @cxw5412??

[@Rose-zn5ql]

Spotswood is a gem also.

[@leishayoung4124]

Gotta lover Mendo, so glad to see his success in Hollywood after toiling away in Aus for so long.

[@NewMessage]

"You come from a line of prisoners.." That's why he plays such good bad guys!

[@nataloushka12]

His performance in bloodline was incredible! He was fantastic he must receive a price for his interpretation

[@SodaVampire]

The Year My Voice Broke is a very sweet coming of age movie that I hope more people will watch now. ^_^

[@shanemcnally2069]

Best coming of age movie ever made. Anywhere.

[@igotashake]

I first saw him in Animal Kingdom, absolutely fantastic actor

[@greghepple5778]

Brilliant in anything he’s in. Really good actor.

[@TheAmandeepMehmi]

He was the best thing about the film... apart from Goose

[@uscman]

Mendelsohn wasn't really the villain!

[@laughingoutloud5742]

Animal Kingdom, Exodus, Rogue One, Ready Player One - just a few movies to watch because Ben is in them 📽🍿🤩😍

[@farrelmukhesh]

And dont ever forget bloodline...his hest

[@farrelmukhesh]

Best i mean

[@laughingoutloud5742]

@@farrelmukhesh I haven't seen Bloodline - guess I'm watching it tonight 😉

[@daniellovegreen4288]

One of my favorite actors. I wanna see him in mor movies to be honest.

[@froggygurl8775]

I'm watching him, on Netflix, in The Land of Steady Habits. His character is super relatable!

[@Daisypetal100]

I have seen Ben Mendelsohn in movies from the mid 90s when he was in his mid twenties. He had a lot of black wavy hair and he has the most beautiful blue eyes.

[@aprilgrant8075]

Gimme, gimme! A brilliant actor and intolerably sexy. Hope he will do theater, too.

[@DvLnDsGyZ]

He was so good in Bloodline, such an under rated show.

[@DaveKarl]

Awesome actor. Perfection in doing accents must be a sign of a great. Amazed by his royal British accent in Darkest Hour and his Dark Knight rises accent.

[@fnq-8890]

Bloody Aussies why are they always so charming.

[@charlie5115]

He has the perfect voice 😍 Perfect for villain characters

[@sarahlawless]

He made me laugh so hard in captain marvel. He was brilliant.

[@BenMendelsohnofficial]

Thanks for your continuous love and support @sarahlawless❤️❤️

[@Gamer123766]

His voice is very intimidating but such a sweet guy i luv it ^^

[@antrimlariot2386]

It's great they showed his laugh from in The Year My Voice Broke. He does it a few times & it's really infectious.

[@c.o.n.collectingofnostalgi889]

Mark Raffalo is Marvel greatest villain at press conventions of the movies 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Jack-rk7jc]

and Tom Holland is his sidekick

[@c.o.n.collectingofnostalgi889]

Spiderman and Skrull 😂😂😂😂

[@richfictionfighter]

I walked past Ben Mendelsohn in Toronto four days ago during the Toronto International Film Festival

[@ImamSyafii-st4ps]

Yeah he's Skrullin'

[@anthonyyoutubefan7567]

And, judging by his high-top oxfords, he's probably also gellin'. :)

[@owaiskhan7808]

The most Australian dude ever. I think I like him

[@januarybaby1063]

What an incredible actor

[@SaintCharbelMiracleworker]

Full Mendo fan

[@LineCad]

he's a lovely man and looks so nervous in interviews.

[@sammyeagleson5352]

Ben: _four teen_ Me: Wow! Suddenly pregnant😂😂

[@Wolfgangus_Theophilus]

I´ve been watching this guy for years in movies supporting more popular though not so interesting actors. Why isn´t he super famous yet?

[@arigoldberger1755]

Completely underrated

[@binsyahreqi9907]

I really like the way he talks, its soo badguy

[@Deejay85627]

I don't think this man could get more Aussie... just wants to sit and watch tv in his favourite chair in his trackies. Love it

[@HIGHTS]

such a chill dude! First saw him as Danny on Bloodline! Check it out if you haven't!

[@farrelmukhesh]

We're not bad ppl...we just did a bad thing... love tht show

[@booradley0x0]

I love you Ben, Ive loved you since Idiot Box!! The Year My Voice Broke is really a brilliant film too!!

[@aislinnleblanc8019]

Wow. I had no idea he was Australian. He does an awesome American accent

[@davidh6300]

I love his laid back demeanor👍

[@briancarpenter6413]

this guy is electric

[@knottedup1]

I first saw him as Danny Rayburn in Bloodline. Such a great role he played! I’m always shocked to hear his Aussie accent vs his Southern-ish drawl in Bloodline.

[@sandothemando8924]

Watching this makes me think Ben's probably the Aussiest guy in Hollywood!

[@suave-rider]

Next to Chris Hemsworth

[@KyloRen4238]

Happy B-day Ben Mendelsohn. Your incredible. Really. I love The Dark Knight. It's super awesome, love the action. Same for Star Wars The Bad Batch, Rogue One A Star Wars Story and Spider-Man Far from Home is awesome. I love all Star Wars... ...all of them r my first favorite movies... ...all of them. Episode 1, 2, & 3 was my childhood. May the Peace be with u Ben Mendelsohn. From Harlingen Texas. April 3, 1969 April 3, 2023 through April 3, 3023

[@BenMendelsohnofficial]

Thanks for your continuous love and support kyloren 4238 ❤️❤️

[@BenMendelsohnofficial]

For how long have you been a fan of mine kyloren 4238 ??

[@KyloRen4238]

It's Kylo Ren. Since 2012, when I was gonna watch The Dark Knight Rises.

[@SC-qc7og]

His smile just makes my heart ache ❤

[@grahamwynn2227]

Loved him in ready player one

[@thekingofcool2105]

I'll be damned... It's Krennic himself...

[@franklesher4459]

Yeah. At least he didnt choke in his aspirations.

[@hyungminseo4258]

Dun DuDun Dun DuDuDu Du Dun~ Dun DuDun Dun DuDuDu Du Dun~

[@dearmakeupdiary]

This man is a charm 😚

[@angiedosreis1540]

Love him! 😍

[@66RainySuper]

Bloodline is excellent on Netflix

[@jo131169]

Love this man. So talented ❤❤❤

[@heidigoldberg2381]

Jimmy get the meeting arranged for me to meet both Robert Deniro and Ben Mendelsohn! He gets his wish and i get mine😁

[@rhyswilliams26]

Loved Ben in Ready Player One he was great

[@c-mc]

Where's the Captain Marvel trailer ?

[@sodeiku]

just google it, the comment section is disabled though

[@c-mc]

yeah already found out

[@TheLunablackheart]

Jimmy: How old were you when you started acting? Ben *with his Australian accent*: Fourteen. Jimmy: Four days old? Ben: No- *switches to American accent* Fourteen.

[@elizaheathen]

please go watch this man in the first season of Bloodline if you haven't yet -- he is phenomenal

[@tiernyt2051]

Lol! He is my new hero. He's an awesome actor. I am looking forward to seeing him in a lot more good or bad..

[@themachine9999]

Lol he was in Henderson Kids he had a little mate called “brains” I loved that show when I was a kid

[@valentinjoubrel]

discovered him in the outsider (never too late) sooo suprised he is wayyyy more funny irl aha so cool

[@amynoosun3703]

Seeing him here makes you realize why he won an Emmy for Bloodline!

[@ForeverFornever37]

Taxi driver is the second of my top two I just became a way bigger fan of this man 😂😂

[@Orangeflava]

Was anyone else as surprised as I was at the quality of the video of his first role at fourteen?

[@mohammedammar9125]

he is a great actor

[@deboraheden6418]

Omg Ben Australia’s finest 😂

[@krisscross1233]

Ben Mendelsohn says "14" cooler than anyone out there

[@Daisypetal100]

Ben Mendelsohn would make a great leading man. He's still a good looking man.

[@BenMendelsohnofficial]

Thanks for your continuous love and support @Daisypetal100❤️❤️

[@BenMendelsohnofficial]

For how long have you been a fan of mine @Daisypetal100??

[@cashprinter5000]

He doesnt choke on his aspirations......

[@pixl8me]

cashprinter5000, I guess it’s a joke, right?

[@Sarah_bez01]

I’m in love with him 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@jrich745]

Ben Mendelsohn played roles like Sean Penn (school days) did but on Australian TV and movies, he played the silly school boy, but in that movie there was a seen that I am sorry to say that most boys and maybe girls do - the scene was at a shopping center and Bens character is looking around saying "I would do her, she's alright, 8/10" the point to this, nothing but Ben is another great actor doing well in the big world.

[@Iggystar71]

Him having to switch to an American accent is beyond cute and just deepens my growing crush on him!!!

[@Zaidsohail12345]

Ok after discovering him from The Outsider by HBO, his Australia accent is scary. His American accent is on point though...

[@mr.tintin6312]

"You're also going to play the bad guy in the new Captain Marvel movie." Me: laughs in 2020.

[@julianc6863]

Great actor loved him in Bloodline

[@rickyc4535]

His best film was Animal Kingdom

[@an-qo6by]

HE. WAS. AMAZING. IN BLOODLINE

[@brooklynbaby6885]

Ben is so gorgeous, thank you Jimmy k. for finding the clip of that movie! lol

[@Kickex]

*FOUR* *TEEN*

[@SlLV3RWOLF]

He nailed the Aussie accent

[@ed_carnby3431]

When jimmy said your playing the villain Ben's expression of trying not to laugh and even say....if you say I am the villain lol.

[@alexanderjbf]

He didn't start off playing the villians. Check out his earlier movies like The Big Steal!

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

Mullet is my favourite. A great anti-hero character for him. And a fantastic soundtrack.

[@jackson857]

Aussie night!!!

[@grahamwynn2227]

Can’t wait for Captain Marvel