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Born	Harry Jon Benjamin (1966-05-23) May 23, 1966 (age 59) Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
Education	Connecticut College (BA)
Occupation	Actor comedian writer producer musician
Years active	1987–present
Partner(s)	Amy Beth Silver
Children	1

Harry Jon Benjamin (born May 23, 1966) is an American actor, comedian, and writer. He is most famous for his unique voice, which he has used for many popular animated characters.

Benjamin is well-known for voicing Bob Belcher in the animated series Bob's Burgers and the secret agent Sterling Archer in Archer. He also voiced Coach McGuirk in Home Movies and Ben in Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist. For his work on Bob's Burgers and Archer, he was named the male comedy performer of the year in 2014 by Vulture, a part of New York magazine.

Early Life and Education

H. Jon Benjamin was born to a Jewish family in Worcester, Massachusetts, on May 23, 1966. His father, Howard, was the head of an electric company. His mother, Shirley, was a ballet dancer who later taught dance.

Benjamin went to Worcester Academy, graduating in 1984. After high school, he attended Connecticut College and graduated in 1988.

Career

Comedy Beginnings

Benjamin started his comedy career in Boston. He first performed with his friend Sam Seder in a comedy duo. Later, he joined a comedy team called Cross Comedy, which was led by comedian David Cross. For many years, Benjamin preferred working in groups instead of performing solo stand-up comedy.

He also created live shows in New York City. One was called Tinkle, which he hosted with comedians Todd Barry and David Cross. The show mixed stand-up comedy with live music.

Voice Acting Stardom

Benjamin is one of the most recognized voice actors in animation. He is known for his deep, deadpan voice, which he has used for many famous characters.

Bob's Burgers and Archer

Since 2011, Benjamin has starred as the voice of Bob Belcher in the popular animated show Bob's Burgers. Bob is a friendly but often stressed-out father who runs a hamburger restaurant with his family. The show is loved by audiences of all ages.

He also voices the main character, Sterling Archer, in the animated series Archer, which began in 2009. The show is a spy comedy made for an adult audience.

Other Famous Roles

Before his roles as Bob and Archer, Benjamin was already a star in the world of animation. Some of his other major roles include:

• Coach McGuirk and Jason Penopolis in Home Movies
• Ben Katz in Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
• The Devil in Lucy, the Daughter of the Devil
• Kevin in the cartoon O'Grady

He has also been a guest voice on many other shows, including Family Guy, The Venture Bros., and the PBS Kids show WordGirl.

Live-Action Work and Writing

Besides voice acting, Benjamin has appeared in movies and TV shows. He was in the comedy film Wet Hot American Summer and its TV sequels. He also had his own show on Comedy Central called Jon Benjamin Has a Van, where he drove around in a van to film different comedy sketches.

In 2018, he wrote a funny book about his life and career called Failure is an Option: An Attempted Memoir.

Personal Life

Benjamin's first name is Harry, named after his grandfather. However, his family has always called him by his middle name, Jon. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his partner, Amy Beth Silver, and their son.

In his free time, Benjamin enjoys birdwatching. He has also used his voice to support political causes and candidates he believes in.

Selected Roles

Here are some of H. Jon Benjamin's most well-known roles in movies, television, and video games.

Film

Television

Video Games

See also

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