Ben Schwartz

Ben Schwartz

44 · Born: Sep 15, 1981

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornSep 15, 1981 Bronx, New York, USA
Relatives
  • Marni Schwartz (Sibling)

Biography

Ben Schwartz's portrayal of Jean-Ralphio in the beloved American comedy television series "Parks and Recreation" has cemented his status as a talented actor. This charismatic character, Jean-Ralphio, is a master of self-delusion, perpetually convinced of his own exceptionalism as a player and a baller. With an air of confidence bordering on arrogance, Jean-Ralphio often flaunts his supposed wealth, leveraging insurance settlements and his father's generosity to indulge in extravagant purchases, much to the amusement of audiences.

Interestingly, Jean-Ralphio was specifically created for Schwartz by Michael Schur, the show's co-creator, who recognized the actor's unique comedic talents. As a result, Schwartz frequently improvised his lines, bringing an added layer of authenticity to the character's eccentricities.

Career

2024
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 as Sonic (voice)
2023
Renfield
Renfield as Tedward Lobo
We Lost Our Human
We Lost Our Human as Pud / Future Pud / Cow Pud / Kitten Pud / Puddling (voice)
Die Hart
Die Hart as Andre
2022
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 as Sonic (voice)
Sonic Drone Home
Sonic Drone Home as Sonic the Hedgehog (voice)
DC League of Super-Pets
DC League of Super-Pets as Mark / Fire Guinea Pig (voice)
2021
Music
Music as Rudy
Rumble
Rumble as Jimothy Brett-Chadley III (voice)
M.O.D.O.K.
M.O.D.O.K. as Louis 'Lou' Tarleton (voice)
Staged
Staged as Tom
2020
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog as Sonic (voice)
A Parks and Recreation Special
A Parks and Recreation Special as Jean-Ralphio Sapperstein
Space Force
Space Force as F. Tony Scarapiducci
2018
Blue Iguana
Blue Iguana as Paul Driggs
2017
Home: For the Holidays
Home: For the Holidays as Ben Schwartz (voice)
DuckTales
DuckTales as Dewey Duck (Voice)
2016
2015
The Walk
The Walk as Albert
BoJack Horseman
BoJack Horseman as Rutabaga Rabitowitz (voice)
The Interview
The Interview as Publicist
This Is Where I Leave You
This Is Where I Leave You as Rabbi Charles Grodner
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja as Randy Cunningham / The Ninja (voice)
2013
Turbo
Turbo as Skid Mark (voice)
2012
House of Lies
House of Lies as Clyde Oberholt
2010
Peep World
Peep World as Nathan
The Other Guys
The Other Guys as Beaman's Assistant
Undercovers
Undercovers as Bill Hoyt
2009
Mystery Team
Mystery Team as Dougie's Buddy
2008
Mayne Street
Mayne Street as Evan Mintz
2007
2007
Ysketball
Ysketball as Director, Writer
2016
The Earliest Show
The Earliest Show as Creator, Writer