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Ben Schwartz & Friends
Ben can be seen starring in the Universal Pictures’ upcoming horror comedy RENFIELD, set for release in April. You can also catch him starring opposite Kevin Hart and John Cena in DIE HART 2: DIE HARTER, the second season of Roku’s hit action comedy. Ben has leading roles in Lord & Miller’s AppleTV+ miniseries THE AFTERPARTY, as well as the second season of Greg Daniels and Steve Carell’s Netflix series SPACE FORCE, in which he stars opposite stars Carell and John Malkovich. Ben is also the voice of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG in both the original and sequel films for Paramount.
Previous credits include the Disney feature FLORA AND ULYSSES, based on the popular novel, the indie feature Standing Up, Falling Down, for which Ben received rave reviews for his lead performance opposite Billy Crystal; NIGHT SCHOOL opposite Kevin Hart for Universal; HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, written and directed by Jared Stern for Netflix; THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU directed by Shawn Levy, and many others.
Ben starred opposite Don Cheadle & Kristen Bell in the Showtime comedy series HOUSE OF LIES and acted alongside Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt, and Aziz Ansari as Jean Ralphio on PARKS & RECREATION. He co-created and stars in three improv specials on Netflix entitled MIDDLEDITCH & SCHWARTZ and has lent his voice to various animated shows such as Ducktales and Rise of the TMNT. As a writer, Ben has published four books and written television shows and movies for many major studios.
Keller Auditorium : Upcoming Events
Portland'5 presents the holiday variety show A Magical Cirque Christmas at Keller Auditorium...
Broadway in Portland presents the Tony Award-winning musical Kimberly Akimbo at the Portland'5 Keller...
Oregon Falun Dafa Association presents Shen Yun at the Portland'5 Keller Auditorium January 21–23, 2025....
Chinese Friendship Association of Portland presents the Oregon 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration at Keller...
Monqui presents singer/songwriter David Gray's Past & Present Tour, with opener Sierra Spirit, at the...
Oregon Ballet Theatre presents Giselle at the Portland'5 Keller Auditorium February 14-22, 2025...