Ben Schwartz

Ben Schwartz

Birthday: September 15
Birthplace: New York City, New York

Ben Schwartz is an Emmy Award-winning writer, actor, and comedian. He's starred in the television shows House of Lies and Parks and Recreation as well as the films This Is Where I Leave You and The Walk. He is the co-author of the national bestseller Grandma's Dead: Breaking Bad News with Baby Animals and its two sequels.

Ben Schwartz is an Emmy Award-winning writer, actor, and comedian. He's starred in the television shows House of Lies and Parks and Recreation as well as the films This Is Where I Leave You and The Walk. He is the co-author of the national bestseller Grandma's Dead: Breaking Bad News with Baby Animals and its two sequels.

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Awards & Nominations

4 Nominations | 1 Emmy
Outstanding Actor In A Short Form Comedy Or Drama Series - 2023
  • Nominee
  • Ben Schwartz, as Andre
  • Die Hart 2: Die Harter
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Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series - 2017
Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Special - 2009
Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics - 2009
  • Winner
  • Ben Schwartz, Original Lyrics
  • 81st Annual Academy Awards
  • "Song Title: Hugh Jackman Opening Number"
  • ABC
  • Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

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Ben Schwartz and Henry Winkler at the Television Academy member event, "Staying at the Table: A Conversation with Henry Winkler," at the Saban Media Center on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in North Hollywood, California.

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