Benjamin Joseph Schwartz, born on September 15, 1981, in The Bronx, New York City, is an American actor and comedian. He is known for his roles in TV shows like Parks and Recreation and House of Lies. Schwartz has also voiced characters in animated series such as Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja and DuckTales, and he played Sonic the Hedgehog in the movies based on the famous video game.
Ben Schwartz grew up in Riverdale, a neighborhood in the Bronx, New York City. His parents were both from the Bronx, and his mom worked as a music teacher while his dad was first a social worker and then worked in real estate. He has a sister named Marni. When Ben was eleven, his family moved to Edgemont, New York, where he went to school and graduated in 1999. After that, he studied at Union College and graduated in 2003 with majors in psychology and anthropology.
Ben Schwartz started his career in television by appearing on shows like Parks and Recreation, where he played Jean-Ralphio Saperstein. He was also a main character on House of Lies. Schwartz became known for his comedy sketches on CollegeHumor and his own segment on HBO called Terrible Decisions with Ben Schwartz.
In addition to acting, Schwartz is a talented voice actor. He voiced characters like Dewey Duck in DuckTales and Leonardo in Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. His most famous voice role is Sonic the Hedgehog in the movies Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
Schwartz has been involved in many comedy projects, including a special on Netflix called Middleditch and Schwartz, where he did improv comedy with Thomas Middleditch. He also co-wrote several books, such as Grandma’s Dead and Maybe Your Leg Will Grow Back, which use humor to talk about serious topics.
Outside of acting, Ben Schwartz is known for his humor and his love for improv comedy. He has performed with groups like the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Schwartz is also a writer and has worked on shows like Saturday Night Live and Robot Chicken. He has been nominated for awards like Emmys and won one for writing a song for the Academy Awards.
In recent years, Schwartz has continued to work on new projects. He starred in the Netflix series Space Force and the Apple TV+ show The Afterparty. He also guest-voiced a character on Star Wars: The Bad Batch.
Ben Schwartz has co-written several books that mix comedy with serious topics. His books, often written with collaborators, include Grandma’s Dead and Maybe Your Leg Will Grow Back, which use humor to talk about difficult subjects. Schwartz’s writing shows his talent for making people laugh while also making them think.
Benjamin Joseph Schwartz has built a successful career in acting, comedy, and writing. His work on TV, in movies, and through his books has made him a well-known figure in entertainment. Schwartz continues to entertain audiences with his humor and his ability to bring characters to life, both on screen and through his voice acting.