Ben Schwartz
Ben Schwartz is an American comedian. A member of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, he got his start in comedy by faxing jokes to Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update and the Late Show with David Letterman. He has portrayed characters in two NBC shows, Undercovers and Parks and Recreation, made guest appearances in comedy sketches for CollegeHumor, and starred in the 2011 film Peep World. He has also been hired to write a remake of the 1991 comedy Soapdish. In addition, Schwartz has penned two books.
Schwartz was nominated for the 2009 Emmy for Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Special for coauthoring Hugh Jackman's opening number for the 81st Academy Awards.
He lives in The Bronx, New York.
Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 28.587 |
Birthday | 1981-09-15 |
Place of Birth | New York City, New York, USA |
Also Known As | Benjamin Schwartz , Μπεν Σουάρτζ, 벤 슈와츠, |
2007
New York City Serenade
5.7/3
Two down on their luck childhood friends struggle to figure out their lives. Ray a drummer in a rock and roll band, and Owen an aspiring film maker sp...
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New York City Serenade
2010
Peep World
4.8/50
On the day of their Father's 70th birthday party, four siblings come to terms with the publication of a novel written by the youngest sibling, that ex...
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Peep World
2013
Turbo
6.199/3219
The tale of an ordinary garden snail who dreams of winning the Indy 500.
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Turbo
2014
Better Living Through Chemistry
5.9/262
A straight-laced pharmacist's uneventful life spirals out of control when he starts an affair with a trophy wife customer who takes him on a joyride i...
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Better Living Through Chemistry
2013
Coffee Town
6.521/94
Will is a 30-something website manager who uses local café, Coffee Town, as his office. When the owners of the shop discuss plans to convert Coffee To...
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Coffee Town
2009
Mystery Team
6.2/137
A group of former Encyclopedia Brown-style child-detectives struggle to solve an adult mystery.
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Mystery Team
2014
This Is Where I Leave You
6.592/1273
When their father passes away, four grown, world-weary siblings return to their childhood home and are requested -- with an admonition -- to stay ther...
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This Is Where I Leave You
2015
The Walk
7/3084
The story of French high-wire artist Philippe Petit's attempt to cross the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974.
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The Walk
2014
The Interview
6.186/5596
Dave Skylark and his producer Aaron Rapaport run the celebrity tabloid show "Skylark Tonight". When they land an interview with a surprise fan, North...
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The Interview
2014
I'm a Mitzvah
6.2/4
A short film about a young American man who spends one last night with his deceased friend while stranded in rural Mexico.
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I'm a Mitzvah
2016
The Intervention
5.9/159
A weekend getaway for four couples takes a sharp turn when one of the couples discovers the entire trip was orchestrated to host an intervention on th...
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The Intervention
2013
Runner Runner
5.65/1199
When a poor college student who cracks an online poker game goes bust, he arranges a face-to-face with the man he thinks cheated him, a sly offshore e...
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Runner Runner
2018
An Actor Prepares
5.7/29
After suffering a heart attack, a world-famous and hard-drinking actor is forced to drive across country with his estranged son—who testified against...
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An Actor Prepares
2010
The Other Guys
6.305/4016
Unlike their heroic counterparts on the force, desk-bound NYPD detectives Gamble and Hoitz garner no headlines as they work day to day. When a seeming...
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The Other Guys
2018
Happy Anniversary
5.7/190
A quirky couple spends their three-year dating anniversary looking back at their relationship and contemplating whether they should break up.
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Happy Anniversary
2018
Blue Iguana
5.8/93
He's a low level criminal with no future and just out of prison. She's a low level lawyer never noticed by others, a lost soul without a life. Their a...
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Blue Iguana
2018
Outside In
6.106/94
An ex-con struggling to readjust to life in his small town forms an intense bond with his former high-school teacher.
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Outside In
2017
How to Be a Latin Lover
6.926/600
An aging Latin lover gets dumped by his sugar mama and must fend for himself in a harsh world.
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How to Be a Latin Lover
2017
DreamWorks Home: For the Holidays
5.3/15
Oh takes it upon himself to introduce Christmas joy to his fellow Boovs. Unfortunately, his well-meaning mission nearly destroys the city.
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DreamWorks Home: For the Holidays
2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
7.281/18955
Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens
2018
Night School
6.2/1590
Teddy Walker is a successful salesman whose life takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally blows up his place of employment. Forced to attend nigh...
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Night School
2018
DuckTales: Destination Adventure!
4.5/3
An ancient tomb in Toth-ra, the mountain peak of Mt. Neverrest, a vacation island for Greek gods global expeditions await! Thanks to Huey. Dewey, Loui...
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DuckTales: Destination Adventure!
2018
Monster Challenge
4.5/2
Famed composer Michael Giacchino catapults a hapless Patton Oswalt (as himself) into an outrageous series of challenges in his infectiously silly trib...
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Monster Challenge
2018
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
10/1
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen celebrate with friends, family and song.
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A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
2019
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
6.683/2095
It's been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: LEGO DUPLO® invaders from outer space, wrecking every...
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The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
2020
Standing Up, Falling Down
6.3/46
An unlikely friendship kindles between a struggling stand-up comedian from L.A. — forced to move back home to Eastern Long Island with his tail betwee...
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Standing Up, Falling Down
2021
Flora & Ulysses
6.535/231
When Flora rescues a squirrel she names Ulysses, she is amazed to discover he possesses unique superhero powers, which take them on an adventure of hu...
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Flora & Ulysses
2021
Rumble
6.785/494
In a world where monster wrestling is a global sport and monsters are superstar athletes, teenage Winnie seeks to follow in her father’s footsteps by...
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Rumble
2016
The Earliest Show: Outtakes & Bloopers
8.5/4
Co-hosts Josh Bath and Samantha Newman have troubles with their early morning talk show when Josh gets dumped live on the air and battles through the...
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The Earliest Show: Outtakes & Bloopers
2022
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
7.522/4723
After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time wit...
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2
2007
Teddy Saw
7.5/2
Teddy Ruxpin enacts revenge upon the man who misused him.
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Teddy Saw
2019
Runnin'
0/0
This interactive, volumetric dance experience takes the player on a journey of musical expression. Play along with the music of Wajatta in an intimate...
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Runnin'
2020
A Parks and Recreation Special
7.686/35
Pawnee's most dedicated civil servant, Leslie Knope, is determined to stay connected to her friends in a time of social distancing.
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A Parks and Recreation Special
2006
Cheating
2/1
Rejectedjokes.com presents a short film about cheating on a loved one.
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Cheating
2008
Valentine's Break Up
0/0
A couple takes their relationship to the next level on Valentine's Day.
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Valentine's Break Up
2008
Job Interview
0/0
The perfect job interview.
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Job Interview
2011
Stay Awake Contest
0/0
You snooze, you lose.
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Stay Awake Contest
2010
Perfect Audition
0/0
Ben Schwartz tries to nail an audition. An improvised short film.
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Perfect Audition
2020
Sonic the Hedgehog
7.328/9268
Powered with incredible speed, Sonic The Hedgehog embraces his new home on Earth. That is, until Sonic sparks the attention of super-uncool evil geniu...
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Sonic the Hedgehog
2009
Everybody's Fine
6.812/941
Eight months after the death of his wife, Frank Goode looks forward to a reunion with his four adult children. When all of them cancel their visits at...
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Everybody's Fine
2020
Sonic the Hedgehog - Around the World in 80 Seconds
2/1
Sonic travels around the entire globe at high speed while touring all the best landmarks and explains through doodle drawings.
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Sonic the Hedgehog - Around the World in 80 Seconds
2022
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie
7.3/160
When a mysterious stranger arrives from the future with a dire warning, Leo is forced to rise and lead his brothers, Raph, Donnie, and Mikey in a figh...
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Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie
2020
The Candlenights 2020 Special
0/0
This pre-taped extravaganza features video segments from MBMBaM, Sawbones, Shmanners, Wonderful, Still Buffering, and Neat!, as well as appearances fr...
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The Candlenights 2020 Special
2020
Best of Stand-up 2020
5.9/17
Unnecessary milk substitutes. Bad passwords. Burlap underpants. 2020 may have sucked, but thankfully the jokes didn't.
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Best of Stand-up 2020
2023
Renfield
6.564/1454
Having grown sick and tired of his centuries as Dracula's lackey, Renfield finds a new lease on life — and maybe even redemption — when he falls for f...
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Renfield
2024
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
0/0
Heroes Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles must face a mysterious new adversary, Shadow the Hedgehog, as Dr. Robotnik reemerges after his defeat with a new pla...
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3
2023
We Lost Our Human
4.8/8
There's been a glitch — all the humans are gone! Can you help pampered pet siblings Pud and Ham journey to the center of the universe to fix it?
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We Lost Our Human
2022
Sonic Drone Home
7.034/44
Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles encounter an abandoned Badnik drone which upgraded itself using parts from a junkyard, with the intention of conquering the...
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Sonic Drone Home
2021
Music
5.5/141
Zu, a free spirit estranged from her family, suddenly finds herself the sole guardian of her half-sister, Music, a teenager on the autism spectrum who...
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Music
2022
DC League of Super-Pets
7.3/1474
When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto the Super-Dog must convince a rag-tag shelter pack - Ace the hound, PB the potb...
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DC League of Super-Pets
2009
I Hate Valentine's Day
5.393/256
A love story set in Manhattan, where a florist who abides by a strict five-date-limit with any man finds herself wanting more with the new restaurateu...
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I Hate Valentine's Day
2007
Ysketball
10/1
A Serbian Basketball Instructional Video from 1985.
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Ysketball
2013
House of Lies Live
0/0
Unscripted, Live, and Hilarious. See the 'House of Lies' cast like you've never seen them before as they perform long-form improv live from the Uprigh...
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House of Lies Live
2013
Seth Rogen Is the Worst Person in the World
6.4/7
In this short from Funny Or Die, Seth Rogen realizes that after raising millions of dollars for charity, he's done with good deeds -- and can finally...
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Seth Rogen Is the Worst Person in the World
2023
Live Read: Back to the Future
0/0
Beloved improvisor and actor Ben Schwartz directs and stars as Marty McFly in this wild ride from writer Bob Gale and writer/director Robert Zemeckis....
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