Ben Falcone
Benjamin Scott Falcone (born August 25, 1973) is an American actor, comedian and filmmaker. He is married to actress Melissa McCarthy, with whom he frequently collaborates. Falcone made his directorial debut in 2014 with Tammy, which he co-wrote with McCarthy, and he also directed, co-wrote, and produced The Boss, Life of the Party, Superintelligence, and Thunder Force, all of which starred McCarthy.
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Ben Falcone

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- Full name
- Benjamin Scott Falcone.
- Born
- 1973. · Carbondale.
- Nationality
- United States.
- Occupation
- comedian, screenwriter, film producer, film director, writer and actor.
- Fields
- film acting.
- Education
- Carbondale Community High School and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Early life
Early life
In 2022, Falcone created and starred in the Netflix series God's Favorite Idiot. He has had cameos in Bridesmaids, Identity Thief, The Heat, Spy, Can You Ever Forgive Me?, and Nine Perfect Strangers, all of which starred his wife.
Falcone was born in Carbondale, Illinois, the son of Peg and Steve Falcone. He is of Italian, English, German, and Irish descent.
Personal life
Personal life
Falcone married his longtime girlfriend, actress Melissa McCarthy, on October 8, 2005. They have two children.
Television
Television
Acting roles 2002: Curb Your Enthusiasm (1 episode) Season 3, Episode 10, "The Grand Opening" 2002: Yes, Dear (1 episode) Stalker, Season 3 Episode 9 2003: Gilmore Girls (1 episode) Fran's Lawyer Season 3 Episode 20 2004–2006: Joey (17 episodes) 2006 My Name Is Earl (season 1 episode 18(Ed Reed)) 2010: Bones (1 episode) Death of a Queen Bee Season 5 Episode 17 2011–2012: The Looney Tunes Show (Voice of Henery Hawk, 2 episodes) 2012: Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 2012: Up All Night (1 episode) 2012: Happy Endings (1 episode) 2013: Go On (1 episode) 2014–2015: New Girl – Mike 2014: A to Z (6 episodes) 2017–18: Nobodies (12 episodes) 2022: God's Favorite Idiot (8 episodes) - Clark Thompson
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- 1.Rush, Linda. Local actor, wife each have roles in 'Bridesmaids'. The Southern Illinoisan. July 7, 2011.
- 2.Roane, Deauna. Adorable Details About Melissa McCarthy's Relationship With Husband, Ben Falcone. YourTango. 2020-11-11.
- 3.Ben Falcone. The Groundlings Theatre & School. 2011.
- 4.D'Alessandro, Anthony. Melissa McCarthy Christmas Comedy 'Margie Claus' To Deck Theaters November 2019. Deadline. June 8, 2017.
- 5.N'Duka, Amanda. Warner Bros Dates Melissa McCarthy Comedy 'Superintelligence' & Michael B. Jordan's 'Just Mercy'. Deadline. April 20, 2018.
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