He's primarily known for his appearances in documentaries about baseball, including:
* "The Baseball Bunch" (1979) - A TV film about a group of friends who play baseball. Bench plays a supporting role.
* "The History of Baseball" (1994) - A documentary miniseries about the history of baseball. Bench is featured as an interview subject.
* "Baseball" (1994) - A documentary film about the history of baseball. Bench is featured as an interview subject.
* "The 70s: America's Coming of Age" (2001) - A documentary series about the 1970s. Bench is featured in an episode about sports.
* "The Greatest" (2001) - A documentary miniseries about the greatest athletes in history. Bench is featured as an interview subject.
* "The Greatest Game Ever Played" (2005) - A sports drama film about the 1913 U.S. Open. Bench is featured in a short segment about his influence on the game.
* "ESPN 30 for 30" (2009) - A documentary series about various sports topics. Bench is featured in several episodes.
* "The Last Days of Summer" (2011) - A documentary film about the last days of the Cincinnati Reds' 1976 World Series championship team. Bench is featured prominently.
He's also had a few cameo appearances in TV shows, such as:
* "The Simpsons" (1992) - Voice cameo in the episode "Homer at the Bat."
* "The King of Queens" (2002) - Appeared as himself in an episode.
Outside of documentaries and cameos, Johnny Bench hasn't starred in any major movies or TV series. His primary focus has been on his baseball career and subsequent activities, including broadcasting and business ventures.