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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 married to actress Melissa McCarthy, and they often work together on movies and TV shows.
Ben Falcone started directing films in 2014 with Tammy. He also helped write this movie with Melissa McCarthy. Since then, he has directed, co-written, and produced several other movies starring McCarthy. These include The Boss, Life of the Party, Superintelligence, and Thunder Force. In 2022, Falcone starred in the Netflix series God's Favorite Idiot, which he also created.
He has also made short appearances, called cameos, in many movies where his wife was the main star. Some of these films are Bridesmaids, Identity Thief, The Heat, Spy, Can You Ever Forgive Me?, and Nine Perfect Strangers.
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About Ben Falcone's Life
Ben Falcone was born in Carbondale, Illinois. His parents are Peg and Steve Falcone. His family background includes Italian, English, German, and Irish roots.
Falcone married his longtime girlfriend, actress Melissa McCarthy, on October 8, 2005. They have two children together.
Ben Falcone's Work in Film
Ben Falcone is known for both directing and acting in movies.
Directing and Writing Films
Ben Falcone has directed and often written several movies. Many of these films star his wife, Melissa McCarthy.
- Tammy (2014) - Director, Writer, Executive Producer
- The Boss (2016) - Director, Writer, Producer
- Life of the Party (2018) - Director, Writer, Producer
- Superintelligence (2020) - Director, Producer
- Thunder Force (2021) - Director, Writer, Producer
He also produced The Happytime Murders (2018) and Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed (2021).
Acting Roles in Movies
Ben Falcone has appeared in many films, often in smaller, memorable roles.
- Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005) - Theater Patron
- Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (2006) - Tourist at Castle
- Bridesmaids (2011) - Air Marshal Jon
- Identity Thief (2013) - Tony
- The Heat (2013) - Blue-Collar Man
- Tammy (2014) - Keith Morgan
- Spy (2015) - American Tourist
- The Boss (2016) - Marty
- Life of the Party (2018) - Dale, the Uber Driver
- Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018) - Alan Schmidt
- Superintelligence (2020) - Agent Charles Kuiper
- Thunder Force (2021) - Kenny
- Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) - Stage manager
Ben Falcone's Work in Television
Ben Falcone has also worked on several television shows as a writer, producer, director, and actor.
TV Directing, Producing, and Writing
- The Looney Tunes Show (2011–2012) - Writer for 14 episodes
- Nobodies (2017–2018) - Director and Executive Producer for the pilot episode
- God's Favorite Idiot (2022) - Creator, Executive Producer, and Writer
Acting Roles in TV Shows
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2002) - 1 episode
- Joey (2004–2006) - Appeared in 17 episodes
- My Name Is Earl (2006) - 1 episode
- The Looney Tunes Show (2011–2012) - Voice of Henery Hawk in 2 episodes
- New Girl (2014–2015) - Played Mike
- A to Z (2014) - Appeared in 6 episodes
- Nobodies (2017–2018) - Appeared in 12 episodes
- God's Favorite Idiot (2022) - Played Clark Thompson in 8 episodes
See also
In Spanish: Ben Falcone para niños
