Actor

Ben Schwartz: Movies & Box Office

films: 47
on screen: 2006–2026
box office: $1.72B
average score: 65

Born: September 15, 1981 (age 45)
Birthplace: New York City, U.S.
Full name: Benjamin Joseph Schwartz
Citizenship: United States
Occupations: Actor, Comedian
Years active: 2006-present

Known for

The Best Ben Schwartz Movies

The highest-rated films Ben Schwartz is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. A Parks and Recreation Special (2020) scores highest, at 83. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Ben Schwartz's Career in Numbers

Ben Schwartz's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ben Schwartz works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Cheating (2006) to Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (2026), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Ben Schwartz Movies by Decade

2000s 6
2010s 13
2020s 20

The 2020s were Ben Schwartz's busiest decade, with 20 films.

Ben Schwartz Movies by Genre

Comedy 12
Action 9
Drama 6
Animation 3
Adventure 3
Fantasy 1
Crime 1
Horror 1

Comedy is the genre Ben Schwartz has worked in most, with 12 films, ahead of action (9).

Ben Schwartz Career Milestones

First film: Cheating 2006
Biggest box office hit: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 $492M worldwide
Best-rated film: A Parks and Recreation Special Movie Echo Score 83
Newest film: Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice 2026

47 credits

Ben Schwartz Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Ben Schwartz is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 65. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Ben Schwartz Movies as an Actor

Ben Schwartz in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Ben Schwartz?

Ben Schwartz was born in New York City, U.S. in 1981 and is 45 years old. Credited on films since 2006, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

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.

Works with

Who Ben Schwartz Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Ben Schwartz shares the most films with. Adam Pally comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Natasha Rothwell (4).

FAQ

Ben Schwartz: Questions & Answers

How many movies Ben Schwartz has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Ben Schwartz been in?

Ben Schwartz is credited on 47 films, from 2006 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Ben Schwartz's highest-grossing movie?

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) is Ben Schwartz's biggest box office hit, with $492M worldwide, ahead of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) ($405M). Across every film with box office figures, Ben Schwartz's movies have made $1.72B.

Ben Schwartz's biggest hits

What is the best Ben Schwartz movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Ben Schwartz's best-rated film is A Parks and Recreation Special (2020) with a score of 83, followed by Standing Up, Falling Down (2019) (80).

Best Ben Schwartz movies, ranked

How old is Ben Schwartz?

Ben Schwartz is 45 years old, born on September 15, 1981 in New York City, U.S..

What is Ben Schwartz's newest movie?

The most recent film on Ben Schwartz's filmography is Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (2026), in the role of Symon.

Who does Ben Schwartz work with most often?

Ben Schwartz shares the most films with Adam Pally (5 films), Natasha Rothwell (4 films) and James Marsden (4 films).

The Best Ben Schwartz Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 47 credits.

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