Ben Schwartz

**Benjamin Joseph Schwartz** was born on September 15, 1981, in The Bronx, New York City, to a Jewish family. He acquired fame as an established American actor and comedian, recognized most notably for his appearance as Jean-Ralphio Saperstein on the popular NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation. This role garnished him substantial recognition, paving the way for more prominent roles such as Clyde Oberholt in the Showtime series House of Lies. Schwartz's voice acting talent is yet another feather in his cap, delivering memorable performances as distinct characters, including Randy Cunningham in Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja, Dewey Duck in DuckTales, and Leonardo in Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Aside from these, Schwartz's acclaim spreads across various media, including web series where he appeared many times in the CollegeHumor web series Jake and Amir. He also voiced Sonic the Hedgehog in the 2020 film of the same name and its sequels. His list of television appearances is extensive, featuring in the Netflix comedy series Space Force as well as the Apple TV+ murder mystery comedy series, The Afterparty. Benjamin Schwartz's career is multifaceted, besides acting he's also a writer, having contributed to various shows including Saturday Night Live and Late Show with David Letterman, and has authored four books. His success in the entertainment industry is punctuated by many awards, including an Emmy for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics which he won in 2009.