Ben Hauck is a multifaceted American artist, exceling as an actor, voice actor, improviser, and host. With an impressive eleven-season stint as the stand-in for John Oliver on the acclaimed HBO series "Last Week Tonight," Ben has received prestigious honors from the Television Academy in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2023 for his invaluable contributions to the variety talk series.
As a dynamic performer, Ben has showcased his impressive range in both comedy and drama, earning the Emerging Artist Award at the 2013 Unscripted New York Improvised Theatre & Film Festival for his unique "improvised sermons." His expertise in long-form improvisation has led to the publication of the book "Long-Form Improv" (Allworth Press, 2012),and he is widely recognized as a renowned teacher of the craft, having taught and directed long-form improv in prominent cities such as New York City, Toronto, and London.
Ben is also the host of "The Acting Income Podcast with Ben Hauck," a platform where he delves into practical and thought-provoking topics related to earning a living as an actor. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Acting from Otterbein.
In addition to his artistic pursuits, Ben is an avid long-distance runner, having completed over fifteen marathons, including the prestigious 2011 and 2013 Boston Marathons.
Ben is also an influential figure in the field of general semantics, serving on two boards and receiving the 2018 J. Talbot Winchell Award from the Institute of General Semantics for his exceptional contributions and dedication to the field.
