
Ben Schwartz
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Gender: Male
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Biography:
Born Benjamin Joseph Schwartz on September 15th, 1981, this talented American actor and comedian has made quite a name for himself in the entertainment industry. Known for his diverse range of roles, both on screen and behind the mic, Ben Schwartz has become a familiar face and voice to many audiences around the world.
His breakthrough role came as the quirky Jean-Ralphio Saperstein on the beloved NBC sitcom, Parks and Recreation. This character was a fan favorite, showcasing Schwartz's ability to bring humor and charm to any character he takes on. His subsequent starring role in the Showtime series House of Lies further established him as a versatile actor in the world of television.
Schwartz has also made his mark in voice acting, lending his talents to numerous animated projects. He voiced Randy Cunningham in Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja and brought life to Dewey Duck in the rebooted DuckTales series. His portrayal of Leonardo in Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has also been well-received, while his iconic voice work as Sonic the Hedgehog in the eponymous film series and its spin-off miniseries Knuckles has become a fan favorite.
Throughout his career, Schwartz has appeared frequently in CollegeHumor's web series Jake and Amir, demonstrating his comedic timing and skill at delivering laugh-out-loud performances online as well as on the big screen. His filmography includes roles in Peep World: Everybody's Fine, The Other Guys, Transformers: Age of Extinction, The Walk, This Is Where I Leave You, Standing Up, Falling Down, and Flora & Ulysses.
In recent years, Schwartz has starred in the Netflix comedy series Space Force (2020-2022) and the Apple TV+ murder mystery comedy series The Afterparty (2022-2023). He also voiced Pud in the Netflix interactive special We Lost Our Human, showcasing his adaptability as an artist and his ability to captivate audiences with his talent.
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