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Ben Schwartz
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About Ben Schwartz
Ben Schwartz is a multitalented actor, director, writer, producer as well as a comedian. He became popular after his appearance in the sitcom Parks and Recreation as Jean-Ralphio Saperstein.
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| Full Name | Benjamin Schwartz |
| Date of Birth | September 15, 1981 |
| Birth Place | The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, Comedian, Writer, Director and Producer, |
| Net Worth | US $3 million |
Early life
Schwartz was born on 15th September of 1981 in the borough of New York City, The Bronx of the United States. Thus, he belongs to American nationality as he grew up in Riverdale of The Bronx. His mother used to work as a music teacher while his father used to be a social worker.
Schwartz attended Edgemont Junior-Senior High School after moving to Edgemont, New York. He graduated from high school in 1999. During his time in high school, he was involved in singing as well as playing basketball. In 2003, he graduated from Union College with a degree in psychology and anthropology.
Career
Film:
Ben Schwartzmade his film debut in 2007, appearing in the drama film New York City Serenade as Russ. He then appeared in Mystery Team as Dougie’s Buddy, I Hate Valentine’s Day as Tammy’s Date, and Everybody’s Fine as a writer in 2009. In 2010, he made a small appearance in The Other Guys as Beaman’s Assistant and landed the leading role in the comedy-drama film Peep World as Nathan Meyerowitz.
In 2013, he voiced for the animated film, Turbo as Skidmark. He also voiced for the robot BB-8 in the space opera film Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015. He then starred in the comedy-drama film, The Intervention as Jack in 2016 and the drama film, Outside In portraying the character of Ted in 2017.
In 2018, Ben Schwartz starred in the romantic comedy film Happy Anniversary as Sam alongside Noel Wells. He also starred in another comedy action film, Blue Iguana, as Paul Driggs. The same year, he starred in a comedy film named An Actor Prepares as Jimmy and played the leading role in another comedy film, Night School as Marvin along with the stars Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, and so on.
In 2019, he voiced for the Banarnar in the animated film, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part and then starred in Matt Ratner’s film, Standing Up, Falling as Scott. He also voiced for the Sonic the Hedgehog in 2020, and he will also voice for another animated movie, Ruble, which will be released in 2021.
Television:
Ben Schwartz’s made his TV debut in 2006, appearing in an episode of Late Night with Conan O’Brien. He then voiced in Surveillance in the following years for three episodes of the series.
In 2007, Schwartz made his producer debut from the Tv series Bronx World Travelers as well-directed and played Ben’s role. The series lasted for a year. He then appeared in Mayne Street as Evan Mintz in the ten episodes in 2008. He then appeared in an episode of Intercourse With A Vampire as Waiter. In the American sitcom, Accidentally On Purpose as max in an episode called “Working Girl,” then went on to appear in the TV film, Happiness Isn’t Everything all in 2009.
In 2009, Ben Schwartz produced and acted himself in the Tv series Terrible Decisions with Ben Schwartz. The series lasted for two years, and between those years, he appeared in an episode called “A Slip Slope” of The Sarah Silverman Program. In 2010, he landed the recurring roles as Bill Hoyt in Undercovers, and he also appeared in the political satire sitcom called Parks and recreation as Jean-Ralphio Saperstein.
In 2012, he voiced for the Rilo in Tron: Uprising. He then appeared in 58 episodes of the comedy TV series House of Lies as Clyde Oberholt. He also voiced for the animated series Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja for the leading voice Randy Cunningham. The series ended in 2015. Since then, he has voiced many other characters like Josh in Bob’s Burger, The Doc Files, The Simpsons, Pinky Malinky, American Dad!. He will be voicing for the character Lou Tarleton in M.O.D.O.K in 2021.
Web series:
Ben Schwartz first appeared in Jake and Amir in 2009. He wrote his short script in the web series. He made his total appearances in 22 episodes of the series, sometimes as Amir Blumenfeld- a dating coach, sometimes as Jope-a private eye, Skolbilassus Jim-a H.R. Guy, Charles Crooshtoost, Usher, and so on. The series ended in 2015. Between those years, he made small appearances in Kevin Pollak’s Chat Show as himself. In 2018, he appeared in the episode called “Crazy Free Stuff On Craiglist ft. ben Schwartz” of Good Mythical Morning. Following years, he appeared in Guest Grumps as himself, and then he once again returned to Good Mythical Morning in 2020 in an episode called “Who Is the Fastest?”.
Personal life
Ben Schwartz is currently single, but possessing such a handsome face but still available only means that he might be focusing on his career right now or probably waiting for the correct person to show up. His last relationship didn’t last long. He was in a relationship with actress Gina Rodriguez in 2016, but it didn’t last for a year. Since then, there are no rumors regarding his relationships. He hasn’t married yet neither he has any children of his own.
Schwartz is an Instagram user having over 841k followers and also over 1.2 million followers on Twitter. @rejectedjokes can connect him in both of the accounts.
Physical statistics & others
Ben Schwartz has a height of 5 feet and 10 inches, with a bodyweight of about 74 kg. He possesses a slim body build, and he has naturally black hair. His eye is dark brown.
He belongs to white ethnicity, and his zodiac sign is Virgo. His sexual orientation is straight.
Net worth
Ben Schwartz’s net worth as of 2020 is estimated to be around 3 million dollars. His income source includes writing, directing, acting as well as producing.
