Ben Carruthers

• Name — Ben Carruthers • Born — 14 August 1936 • Birthplace — Illinois, US • Died — 27 September 1983 • Place of death — Los Angeles, California, US • Years Active — 1957–1971 • Occupation — Actor • Children — 2

Carruthers stood. His first son, Caine Carruthers, was a bass player and was in ska band The Untouchables. Dijon Carruthers, his second son, was Megadeth's first drummer in 1983.

As lead singer of Ben Carruthers and the Deep, he recorded the track "Jack O' Diamonds" in 1965, a song he co-wrote using lyrics given to him by Bob Dylan.

Feature films • Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1958 — The Beast of Budapest — Sentry — Uncredited • 1959 — Shadows — Ben • 1961 — Guns of the Trees — Ben • 1964 — Goldstein — Jay • Lilith — Benito — Uncredited • 1965 — Love 65 — Benito • A High Wind in Jamaica — Alberto • Scruggs — Ben • 1967 — Fearless Frank — The Cat • The Unknown Man of Shandigor — Manual / Manuel • The Dirty Dozen — Glenn Gilpin • 1968 — To Grab the Ring — Alfred Lowell, Acteur • The Lost Continent — Ricaldi • 1969 — Riot — Surefoot • 1971 — Man in the Wilderness — Longbow • Universal Soldier — Jesse

Television Appearances • Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1958 — Gunsmoke — Rufe Tucker — Episode: "The Cast"

Ben Carruthers was recorded at birth as Benito F. The authorities additionally record the heading Benito F. His recorded language was English. He married Lelia Goldoni. One child is recorded: Dijon Carruthers.