Ben is one of the creators, producers, and stars of the hit gay web series "Where the Bears Are!" The award-winning comedy mystery has gained worldwide success with over 70 million views online and was named "Best Gay Web Series" of 2012 and 2018 by Queerty.com. A new documentary about the series, "A Big Gay Hairy Hit! Where the Bears Are: The Documentary," will be released on streaming in June 2025.
Ben also creates original comedy content for his YouTube channel and tours the world with his hit one-man stage show "The Dirty Show" alongside Skyler Gentry.
He is the original writer of the Sony Pictures movie "Jack and Jill" starring Adam Sandler, Al Pacino, and Katie Holmes. Ben's other feature projects include "Tom, Dick and Harry," "Weddingville" for New Line, "Housemom" for MGM, "My Gay Ghost" for Patriot Pictures, and "I Hate Valentine's Day" for Revolution Studios.
For television, Ben co-wrote two sketch comedy pilots with Joey Soloway and Faith Soloway of Transparent, including "Headcheese" for MTV and "Mall-o-rama" for ABC. He also wrote and performed in Bob Odenkirk's sketch pilot for FOX, "Next!"
Ben is best known for his work in the Chicago Improv and Theatre scene, as well as the Los Angeles Alternative Comedy scene. Born and raised in Kansas, he attended Indiana University, where he studied Music and Theatre.
He was a founding member of Chicago's Annoyance Theatre, where he co-wrote and performed in hits such as "The Real Live Brady Bunch," "That Darn Anti-Christ," and "Manson: The Musical." He also co-wrote and directed "Tippi Portrait of a Virgin: An Afterschool Special Gone Bad."
Ben performed with Jon Favreau, Andy Richter, Steve Carell, Melanie Hutsell, Jane Lynch, Matt Walsh, Kate Flannery, and Jeff Garlin, among many talented others.
After performing in "The Real Live Brady Bunch" in New York, L.A., and San Francisco, Ben moved to Los Angeles, where he co-wrote, directed, and performed in several stage hits, including "Not Without My Nipples!" with Janeane Garofalo and Molly Shannon, "Baby Jesus and his Holiday Pixies" with Ana Gasteyer, "Theatre a Go-Go's production of Valley of the Dolls," and the runaway hit "Phoxes," a stage version of the 1980 Jodie Foster cult movie.
Ben was a fixture in the Los Angeles Alternative Comedy scene, performing regularly with people like Jack Black, Will Ferrell, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Sarah Silverman, Zack Galifinakis, and Fred Armisen, in hit shows like "Laura Milligan's Tantrum," "Character Assassination," "Beachwood Palace Jubilee," "Media Whore," "For Entertainment Purposes Only," and "Slap and Tickle," among others.
Ben is the head writer/director of the highly successful sketch comedy group Margot'sBush, along with fellow performers Sam Pancake, Melanie Hutsell, Pat Towne, Loretta Fox, Joe Liss, Brett Paesel, and Eliza Coyle.
Ben and writing partner Stephen Falick co-wrote and co-directed the 80s dance spoof "Can't Stop Dancing!," featuring Ben, along with Janeane Garofalo, Noah Wyle, Illeana Douglas, Kathy Griffin, Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, Fred Willard, Anthony Edwards, and Margaret Cho. The film was an audience favorite at The Palm Springs Film Festival, The Seattle Film Festival, and Outfest.
Ben also starred in the indie feature comedy "The Thin Pink Line," alongside Jason Priestley, David Schwimmer, Jennifer Aniston, and Mike Myers among others.
