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Ben Schwartz - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 16, 1981 |
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| Age | 44 |
| Birthplace | The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Ben Schwartz's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Millennial Generation |
| Known For | His comedic performances in 'Parks and Recreation' and his voice work as Sonic the Hedgehog. |
Intro
Ben Schwartz is an American actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer best known for his roles as Jean-Ralphio Saperstein on the NBC series 'Parks and Recreation,' and as the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog in the 'Sonic the Hedgehog' film series.
Early Life & Background
Ben Schwartz was born and raised in the Bronx, New York City. He attended Union College, where he graduated with a double major in psychology and anthropology. He later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Jean-Ralphio Saperstein on 'Parks and Recreation'
- Voiced Sonic the Hedgehog in the 'Sonic the Hedgehog' film series
- Starred as Clyde Oberholt on Showtime's 'House of Lies'
- Appeared in the series 'Space Force' on Netflix
- Won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics as part of the writing team for the 81st Academy Awards
Trivia
- Provided the voice and motion capture for Leonardo in 'Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'
- Is an accomplished improv comedian, regularly performing with Thomas Middleditch in 'Middleditch & Schwartz'
- Has written for 'Robot Chicken' and has contributed articles to several magazines
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Ben Schwartz?
Ben Schwartz is 44 years old.
When was Ben Schwartz born?
Ben Schwartz was born the 16 September 1981.
Where is Ben Schwartz from?
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About September 16th, 1981, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 16, 1981, Sugar Ray Leonard faced Thomas Hearns at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for the undisputed welterweight championship. Leonard won by 14th-round technical knockout, overcoming a swollen left eye and trailing on the scorecards. The fight grossed approximately $35 million, making it the richest in boxing history at that time.
- Day of the week: September 16th, 1981 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Endless Love by Diana Ross
- #1 UK song: Tainted Love by Soft Cell
- Popular movie: On Golden Pond directed by Mark Rydell
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