Date of Birth: September 15, 1981
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Ben Schwartz is an American actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer. He was born and raised in The Bronx, New York City. He is best known for his work as Jean-Ralphio Saperstein on the NBC television series “Parks and Recreation” and as the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog in the 2020 film “Sonic the Hedgehog” and its 2022 sequel. Schwartz has also appeared in numerous films, including “This Is Where I Leave You,” “The Other Guys,” and “The Walk.” In addition to his acting career, he is an accomplished improviser and has performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Schwartz has also written for several television shows, including “Robot Chicken” and “Saturday Night Live.”
5 Interesting Facts about Ben Schwartz
1. Ben Schwartz won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for co-writing the song “Hugh Jackman Opening Number” for the 81st Academy Awards.
2. He is an alumnus of Union College in Schenectady, New York, where he graduated with a double major in psychology and anthropology.
3. Schwartz has a recurring role in the Showtime series “House of Lies,” where he plays the character Clyde Oberholt.
4. He co-authored the book “Things You Should Already Know About Dating, You F*cking Idiot,” with writer Laura Moses.
5. Ben Schwartz is a member of the improvisational team “Hot Sauce,” which performs regularly at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ben Schwartz
1. “I would love to be a superhero. I think any kid who has ever played a video game or read a comic book wants to be a superhero.”
2. “I love doing voiceover work. I think it’s so fun, and it really stretches you as an actor in a different way.”
3. “I feel like I’m still learning every day, and that’s what keeps me excited about what I do.”
4. “Improv is such a huge part of my background, and it’s something that I think informs all of my work.”
5. “Comedy is a way to bring people together and make them feel a little bit better about the world.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$3 million
Children
As of the current date, Ben Schwartz does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Ben Schwartz on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2355635/
2. [Ben Schwartz on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Schwartz
3. [Ben Schwartz on Twitter](https://twitter.com/rejectedjokes
4. [Ben Schwartz on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/rejectedjokes/
5. [Ben Schwartz’s Emmy Award Win](https://www.emmys.com/bios/ben-schwartz
