Ben Schwartz
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 15, 1981 in New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1989–2028 (40 Years)
- Total Credits
- 171 credits in database
Biography
Ben Schwartz is an American actor and comedian born on September 15, 1981, in New York City, New York, USA. He is known for his work in various television and film projects. Schwartz has appeared in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation, the Showtime series House of Lies, and the web series Jake and Amir. He has also provided voice work for several animated series and films, including Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja, DuckTales, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Sonic the Hedgehog. Schwartz's film career includes roles in Peep World, Everybody's Fine, The Other Guys, and Transformers: Age of Extinction.
Career overview
Ben Schwartz is an American actor and comedian known for his work in television and film. He has appeared in a recurring role as Jean-Ralphio Saperstein on the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation. Schwartz also starred as Clyde Oberholt on the Showtime series House of Lies. In addition to his live-action roles, he has provided voice work for various animated characters, including Randy Cunningham in Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja and Dewey Duck in DuckTales.
Schwartz's film career includes roles in Peep World, Everybody's Fine, The Other Guys, and Transformers: Age of Extinction. He has also appeared in the CollegeHumor web series Jake and Amir. Furthermore, he has voiced characters in the Sonic the Hedgehog film series and its spin-off miniseries Knuckles, as well as in Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Schwartz's versatility as a voice actor and his ability to play a wide range of characters have contributed to his success in the entertainment industry.
Throughout his career, Schwartz has demonstrated his range as a comedic actor and voice artist. His work in both live-action and animated projects has allowed him to showcase his talents and connect with audiences in different ways. With a diverse body of work, Schwartz continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
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171 titles- The Beatles: John (2028)
- The Beatles: George (2028)
- The Beatles: Paul (2028)
- The Beatles: Ringo (2028)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (2027) as Sonic (voice)
- Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (2026) as Symon
- Long Story Short (2025) as (voice)
- LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past (2025) as Jaxxon T. Tumperakki (voice)
- Wicked: One Wonderful Night (2025) as Self
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) as Sonic (voice)
- Knuckles (2024) as Sonic the Hedgehog (voice)
- Dinner Time Live with David Chang (2024) as Self
- Superhot: The Spicy World of Pepper People (2024) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- The Muppets Mayhem (2023) as Gus D’Vore
- Renfield (2023) as Tedward Lobo
- We Lost Our Human (2023) as Pud / Future Pud / Cow Pud / Kitten Pud / Puddling (voice)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) as Sonic (voice)
- Chibiverse (2022) as Dewey Duck (voice)
- The Boys Presents: Diabolical (2022) as Kingdom’s Dad (voice)
- The Boys Presents: Diabolical (2022) as Simon (voice)
- The Afterparty (2022) as Yasper
- Make Some Noise (2022) as Self - Player
- Make Some Noise (2022) as Self - Gift Prompt (video footage)
- DC League of Super-Pets (2022) as Mark / Fire Guinea Pig (voice)
- Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie (2022) as Leo / Janitor Man (voice)
- Lightning Wolves (2022)
- Sonic Drone Home (2022) as Sonic the Hedgehog (voice)
- Stay Tooned (2022) as Self - Guest
- INVINCIBLE (2021) as Shapesmith / Rus / Punk Thug (voice)
- INVINCIBLE (2021) as Shapesmith (voice)
- INVINCIBLE (2021) as Shapesmith / Rus / Tech Trooper #2 (voice)
- INVINCIBLE (2021) as Shapesmith / Rus / Corey (voice)
- INVINCIBLE (2021) as Shapesmith / Rus Livingston / Doctor (voice)
- INVINCIBLE (2021) as Rus (voice)
- Last Meals (2021) as Self
- Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021) as TAY-0 (voice)
- Rugrats (2021) as Lord Crater (voice)
- Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (2021) as Self - Contestant
- Rumble (2021) as Jimothy Brett-Chadley III (voice)
- Calls (2021) as Andy (voice)
- Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. (2021) as Louis 'Lou' Tarleton (voice)
- Music (2021) as Rudy
- Flora & Ulysses (2021) as George
- Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) as Sonic (voice)
- Space Force (2020) as F. Tony Scarapiducci
- Staged (2020) as Tom
- Staged (2020) as Ben
- Die Hart (2020) as Andre
- Standing Up, Falling Down (2020) as Scott
- Standing Up, Falling Down (2020) Executive Producer
- Crossing Swords (2020) as Keefer (voice)
- A Parks and Recreation Special (2020) as Jean-Ralphio Sapperstein
- Best of Stand-up 2020 (2020) as Self
- The Candlenights 2020 Special (2020) as Self
- Middleditch & Schwartz (2020) as Self
- Middleditch & Schwartz (2020) Creator
- Sonic the Hedgehog - Around the World in 80 Seconds (2020) as Sonic (voice)
- The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019) as Banarnar (voice)
- Bless the Harts (2019) as Bryce Aldredge (voice)
- Human Discoveries (2019) as Leader Elk (voice)
- Runnin' (2019)
- Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2018) as Leonardo (voice)
- Night School (2018) as Marvin
- Medal of Honor (2018) as Vito Bertoldo
- Blue Iguana (2018) as Paul Driggs
- Happy Anniversary (2018) as Sam
- An Actor Prepares (2018) as Jimmy
- Outside In (2018) as Ted
- A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy (2018) as Self
- DuckTales: Destination Adventure! (2018) as Dewey Duck (voice)
- Monster Challenge (2018) as Self
- DuckTales (2017) as Dewey Duck (Voice)
- Carpool Karaoke: The Series (2017) as Self
- How to Be a Latin Lover (2017) as Jimmy / Valet
- DreamWorks Home: For the Holidays (2017) as Ben Schwartz (voice)
- The New V.I.P.'s (2017) as Lenny
- Match Game (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ (2016) as Quistian Gayle
- The Earliest Show (2016) as Josh Bath
- The Earliest Show (2016) Director
- The Earliest Show (2016) Writer
- The Earliest Show (2016) Creator
- The Intervention (2016) as Jack
- A Little of Your Time with Quinn Marcus (2016) as Himself
- The Earliest Show: Outtakes & Bloopers (2016) as Josh Bath
- The Earliest Show: Outtakes & Bloopers (2016) Director
- The Earliest Show: Outtakes & Bloopers (2016) Writer
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) as Self - Guest
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) as Stormtrooper (uncredited)
- The Walk (2015) as Albert
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) as Spokesman
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Rutabaga Rabitowitz / Tawnie's Boyfriend (voice)
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Rutabaga Rabitowitz (voice)
- Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) as Bumblebee (voice) (uncredited)
- The Interview (2014) as Publicist
- This Is Where I Leave You (2014) as Rabbi Charles Grodner
- HitRECord on TV with Joseph Gordon-Levitt (2014)
- Better Living Through Chemistry (2014) as Noah
- The Game Awards (2014) as Self
- I'm a Mitzvah (2014) as David
- Turbo (2013) as Skid Mark (voice)
- Runner Runner (2013) as Craig
- Coffee Town (2013) as Gino
- House of Lies Live (2013) as Self
- House of Lies Live (2013) Executive Producer
- Seth Rogen Is the Worst Person in the World (2013) as Ben Schwartz
- Good Mythical Morning (2012) as Self
- Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012) as Rodney Wayber
- Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja (2012) as Randy Cunningham / The Ninja (voice)
- House of Lies (2012) as Clyde Oberholt
- TRON: Uprising (2012) as Rilo
- House of Lies: Fridays at Galweather (2012) as Clyde Oberholt
- House of Lies: Fridays at Galweather (2012) Writer
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Josh (voice)
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Rick (voice)
- Stay Awake Contest (2011)
- Conan (2010) as Self
- The Other Guys (2010) as Beaman's Assistant
- Undercovers (2010) as Bill Hoyt
- Perfect Audition (2010)
- Peep World (2010) as Nathan
- Modern Family (2009) as Nick
- Parks and Recreation (2009) as Jean-Ralphio Saperstein
- Accidentally on Purpose (2009) as Max
- Everybody's Fine (2009) as Writer
- Mystery Team (2009) as Dougie's Buddy
- I Hate Valentine's Day (2009) as Tammy's Date
- Hardly Working (2008)
- Hardly Working: All-Nighters (2008) as Branch Windwood
- Hardly Working: All-Nighters (2008) as Ben
- Hardly Working: All-Nighters (2008) Writer
- Mayne Street (2008) as Evan Mintz
- Valentine's Break Up (2008)
- Job Interview (2008) as Interviewee
- Job Interview (2008) Writer
- Job Interview (2008) Director
- The Sarah Silverman Program. (2007) as Writer
- New York City Serenade (2007) as Russ
- Bronx World Travelers (2007) as Ben
- Bronx World Travelers (2007) Co-Director
- Bronx World Travelers (2007) Writer
- Bronx World Travelers (2007) Creator
- Ysketball (2007)
- Ysketball (2007) Writer
- Ysketball (2007) Director
- Teddy Saw (2007) as Jason
- Teddy Saw (2007) Writer
- Starveillance (2007) as Glenn - Host
- Robot Chicken's Half-Assed Christmas Special (2007) Writer
- Cheating (2006) as Ben
- Cheating (2006) Writer
- American Dad! (2005) as Fire Marshall (voice)
- American Dad! (2005) as Brigham (voice)
- American Dad! (2005) as (voice)
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self - Guest
- Robot Chicken (2005) as Scaredy Smurf / Roger Radcliffe / Toy Announcer (voice)
- Robot Chicken (2005) as Dickwax / Oog (voice)
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Arrested Development (2003) as John Beard Jr.
- The Simpsons (1989) as The Raw Barn Clerk (voice)
- Weezer: Security Threat
- DNA
- DNA Writer
- DNA Executive Producer
- 79ers Screenplay
- Happiness Isn't Everything as Jacky Hamburger
- Bad Day
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ben Schwartz best known for?
Ben Schwartz is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (2027), Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (2026), Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024), Knuckles (2024).
When and where was Ben Schwartz born?
Ben Schwartz was born on September 15, 1981 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Ben Schwartz have?
Ben Schwartz has accumulated over 171 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2028.
What is Ben Schwartz's background in cinema and television?
Ben Schwartz is an American actor and comedian born on September 15, 1981, in New York City, New York, USA. He is known for his work in various television and film projects. Schwartz has appeared in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation, the Showtime series House of Lies, and the web series Jake and Amir. He has also pro...
Ben Schwartz by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- INVINCIBLE (2021) as Shapesmith / Rus / Punk Thug (voice) — aged about 39
- INVINCIBLE (2021) as Shapesmith (voice) — aged about 39
- INVINCIBLE (2021) as Shapesmith / Rus / Tech Trooper #2 (voice) — aged about 39
- INVINCIBLE (2021) as Shapesmith / Rus / Corey (voice) — aged about 39
- INVINCIBLE (2021) as Shapesmith / Rus Livingston / Doctor (voice) — aged about 39
- INVINCIBLE (2021) as Rus (voice) — aged about 39
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