Ben Morrison is a multifaceted individual with a wide range of talents and accomplishments. As an actor, he began performing at the tender age of six and went on to graduate from NYU's TISCH School of the arts, where he trained under the esteemed William H. Macy and David Mamet. His impressive resume includes stand-up comedy, and he has been a staple at LA area comedy clubs, regularly performing at the Improv and Laugh Factory.
Ben's on-camera credits are equally impressive, with notable roles on TV shows such as NCIS, Punk'd, and Mr. Personalities, as well as appearances in feature films like Ouija Exorcism, From the Dead, and 30 Nights of Paranormal Activity. He has also made multiple television appearances on shows like Last Comic Standing, Comics Unleashed, and Gotham Comedy Live, hosted by SNL's Michael Che.
In addition to his acting and comedy work, Ben has appeared in national commercials for brands such as KFC, Volkswagen, Amtrak, and Dollar Shave Club, as well as opposite Nic Cannon and Shaq for a series of Cartoon Network promos. As a creator, he has written and directed commercial campaigns for online investment firm Wealthfront and world-wide flooring manufacturer Daltile, and even wrote, directed, and starred in a hit music video for Irish rock band Seneca.
Ben has also made a name for himself as a filmmaker, creating multiple short films for Al Gore's Current TV and his latest short film, The Star of Bethlehem, is currently making the rounds on the festival circuit. Moreover, he is known for his impassioned work bringing humor and awareness to Crohn's disease, which he was diagnosed with at 17. Through his one-man-show "A Comedian's Guide to Crohn's", he has worked closely with countless charities, most notably the Crohn's and Colitis Foundations of America, to bring his message of healing through laughter to all afflicted.
