Benjamin Parker is a minor character in the 2012 superhero film The Amazing Spider-Man. He is the uncle of Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, and his death is what spurs Peter into adopting his monniker and dedicating his life to protecting the people of New York by fighting crime.
Death[]
Not long after gaining his spider powers, Peter makes use of them by humiliating his long-time bully, Flash Thompson. This later gets Peter in trouble with his uncle, who scolds him for his behaviour but also tries to be understanding with him, saying that as Peter grows, he needs to be wary of the things he is capable of and that he does things for the right reasons. Peter feels as though he is being punished unjustly now that he is finally standing up for himself and runs out of the house.
Later, Ben goes looking for Peter, but Peter is hiding out of sight by perching high above the street, sticking to a wall. He sees Ben approaching a convenience store that he had just visited when he is suddenly jumped by a mugger who demands his wallet. Ben tries to reason with the thug, but is shot for his effort.