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Ben Falcone
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Benjamin Scott Falcone
August 25, 1973 Carbondale, Illinois, U.S.
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Benjamin Scott Falcone (born August 25, 1973) is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He is well-known for his work in movies and TV shows. Ben is married to actress Melissa McCarthy, and they often work together on projects.
He made his directing debut in 2014 with the movie Tammy, which he also helped write with Melissa McCarthy. He has also directed, co-written, and produced other films starring McCarthy, such as The Boss, Life of the Party, Superintelligence, and Thunder Force. In 2022, Falcone created and starred in the Netflix series God's Favorite Idiot. He has also made short appearances in many movies that starred his wife, including Bridesmaids and Spy.
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About Ben Falcone's Life
Ben Falcone was born in Carbondale, Illinois. His parents are Peg and Steve Falcone. He has a mixed background, with family roots from Italy, England, Germany, and Ireland.
Falcone married his longtime girlfriend, actress Melissa McCarthy, on October 8, 2005. They have two children together.
Ben Falcone's Work in Movies and TV
Ben Falcone has worked on many movies and TV shows as an actor, director, writer, and producer.
Movies Ben Falcone Directed or Produced
Ben Falcone has directed and often written or produced several movies. Many of these films star his wife, Melissa McCarthy.
- 2014: Tammy (Director, Writer, Executive Producer)
- 2016: The Boss (Director, Writer, Producer)
- 2018: Life of the Party (Director, Writer, Producer)
- 2018: The Happytime Murders (Producer)
- 2020: Superintelligence (Director, Producer)
- 2021: Thunder Force (Director, Writer, Producer)
- 2021: Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed (Producer)
- 2027: Margie Claus (Writer, Producer)
Ben Falcone's Acting Roles in Movies
Ben Falcone has appeared in many movies, often in fun cameo roles or supporting parts.
- 2005: Cheaper by the Dozen 2 as a Theater Patron
- 2006: Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties as a Tourist at Castle
- 2007: Smiley Face as Agent
- 2007: The Nines as Himself
- 2007: Cook Off! as Cameron Strang
- 2011: Bridesmaids as Air Marshal Jon
- 2012: What to Expect When You're Expecting as Gary Cooper
- 2013: Identity Thief as Tony
- 2013: The Heat as Blue-Collar Man
- 2013: Enough Said as Will
- 2013: Bad Words as Pete Fowler
- 2014: Tammy as Keith Morgan
- 2015: Spy as American Tourist
- 2016: The Boss as Marty
- 2016: Office Christmas Party as Doctor
- 2017: CHiPs as Bicycle Cop
- 2018: Life of the Party as Dale, the Uber Driver
- 2018: Scooby-Doo! and the Gourmet Ghost as Evan (Voice role)
- 2018: The Happytime Murders as Donny
- 2018: Can You Ever Forgive Me? as Alan Schmidt
- 2020: Superintelligence as Agent Charles Kuiper
- 2021: Thunder Force as Kenny
- 2022: Thor: Love and Thunder as Stage manager
Ben Falcone's Work in Television
Ben Falcone has also been involved in television shows, both behind the scenes and as an actor.
TV Shows Ben Falcone Directed, Produced, or Wrote
- 2011–2012: The Looney Tunes Show (Writer for 14 episodes)
- 2017–2018: Nobodies (Director, Executive Producer for the pilot episode)
- 2022: God's Favorite Idiot (Creator, Executive Producer, Writer, and Star)
Ben Falcone's Acting Roles in TV Shows
- 2002: Curb Your Enthusiasm (1 episode)
- 2002: Yes, Dear (1 episode)
- 2003: Gilmore Girls (1 episode)
- 2004–2006: Joey (17 episodes)
- 2006: My Name Is Earl (1 episode)
- 2010: Bones (1 episode)
- 2011–2012: The Looney Tunes Show (Voice of Henery Hawk, 2 episodes)
- 2012: Don't Trust the ... in Apartment 23 (1 episode)
- 2012: Up All Night (1 episode)
- 2012: Happy Endings (1 episode)
- 2013: Go On (1 episode)
- 2014–2015: New Girl as Mike
- 2014: A to Z (6 episodes)
- 2017–2018: Nobodies (12 episodes)
- 2022: God's Favorite Idiot (8 episodes) as Clark Thompson
See also
In Spanish: Ben Falcone para niños
