Ben Bailey facts for kids
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Bailey at the 2012 premiere of Bad Parents
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| Birth name | Benjamin Ray Bailey |
| Born | October 30, 1970 Bowling Green, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Medium | Television, stand-up |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Genres | Observational comedy, satire |
| Subject(s) | Everyday life, self-deprecation, marriage, pop culture |
| Notable works and roles | Host and executive producer of Cash Cab |
Benjamin Ray Bailey, born on October 30, 1970, is a funny American comedian. He is most famous for being the host of the game show Cash Cab. This show, which won an Emmy Award, takes place in a taxi in New York City.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Ben Bailey was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He grew up in Chatham Borough, New Jersey. He finished high school in Chatham Borough in 1988.
After high school, Ben went to Old Dominion University. In 1993, he moved to Los Angeles. Ben is very tall, standing at 6 feet 6 inches (about 198 cm). Because of his height, he got a job as a bouncer at a famous comedy club called The Comedy Store.
One night, Ben was telling stories with some comedians. A person named Skip E. Lowe, who was hosting the club, found Ben's stories very funny. Skip then offered Ben a chance to try stand-up comedy. This was how Ben started his career as a comedian.
Career Highlights
Ben Bailey is well-known as the host of the American version of Cash Cab. On this TV game show, Ben drives a taxicab around New York City. People who get into his taxi become contestants and answer trivia questions. The show was shown on the Discovery Channel and Bravo.
Ben also narrated a Discovery Channel series called Smash Lab. From 2011 to 2012, he hosted another show called Who's Still Standing? on NBC. This show was not continued because it cost too much to make.
You might also have seen Ben in TV commercials. He has appeared in ads for the Michigan electric and natural gas company DTE Energy and for the grocery store chain ALDI.
Awards and Recognition
As the host of Cash Cab, Ben Bailey received many important awards. He was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Game Show Host" seven times. He won this award three times: in 2010, 2011, and 2013.
The Cash Cab show itself also won awards. It was named "Best Game Show" at the Daytime Emmy awards in 2008, 2009, and 2010.
Personal Life
Ben Bailey lives in Morristown, New Jersey. He is a licensed taxi driver in New York City. This license helps him host Cash Cab!
Appearances
Ben Bailey has appeared in many TV shows and movies. Here are some of them:
- 30 Rock (2010)
- After the Catch (2009)
- Blue Bloods (2021)
- Brain Games (National Geographic)
- Caroline and Friends (2018)
- Cash Cab - host (2005–2012, 2017–2020)
- Comedy Central Presents
- Delivery Man (2013)
- Friends of the People (2015)
- Hope & Faith
- The Knights of Prosperity
- Last Call with Carson Daly
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
- MADtv
- Premium Blend on Comedy Central
- Smash Lab - narrator (2nd season)
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
- The Today Show (2008)
- Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn
- Unforgettable (2016)
- Who's Still Standing? - host
