Ben Falcone Explained

Ben Falcone
Birth Name:Benjamin Scott Falcone
Birth Date:25 August 1973
Birth Place:Carbondale, Illinois, U.S.
Yearsactive:2001–present
Children:2

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. In 2022, Falcone starred in Netflix series God's Favorite Idiot, which he created.

He has also had cameos in Bridesmaids, Identity Thief, The Heat, Spy, Can You Ever Forgive Me?, and Nine Perfect Strangers, all of which starred his wife.

Personal life

Falcone was born in Carbondale, Illinois, the son of Peg and Steve Falcone.[1] He is of Italian, English, German, and Irish descent.[2]

Falcone married his longtime girlfriend, actress Melissa McCarthy, on October 8, 2005. They have two children.[3]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleDirectorWriterProducer
2014Tammy
2016The Boss
2018Life of the Party
The Happytime Murders
2020Superintelligence
2021Thunder Force
TBAMargie Claus[4]
Acting roles
YearMovieRoleInfo
2005Cheaper by the Dozen 2Theater Patron
2006Tourist at Castle
2007Smiley FaceAgent
The NinesHimself
Cook Off! Cameron Strang
2011Bridesmaids Air Marshal Jon
2012What to Expect When You're ExpectingGary Cooper
2013Identity Thief Tony
The HeatBlue-Collar Man
Enough Said Will
Bad WordsPete Fowler
2014Tammy Keith Morgan
2015SpyAmerican Tourist
2016The BossMarty
Office Christmas Party Doctor
2017CHiPs Bicycle Cop
2018Life of the PartyDale, the Uber Driver
Scooby-Doo! and the Gourmet GhostEvanVoice
The Happytime Murders Donny
Can You Ever Forgive Me?Alan Schmidt
2020SuperintelligenceAgent Charles Kuiper[5]
2021Thunder Force Kenny
2022 Stage manager

Television

YearTitleDirectorExecutive
Producer
WriterNotes
2011–2012The Looney Tunes Show 14 episodes
2017–2018Nobodies Pilot episode
2022God's Favorite IdiotCreator and star

Acting roles

Notes and References

  1. News: Local actor, wife each have roles in 'Bridesmaids' . Linda . Rush . July 7, 2011 . The Southern Illinoisan.
  2. Web site: 2020-11-11. Adorable Details About Melissa McCarthy's Relationship With Husband, Ben Falcone. 2021-01-27. YourTango. en.
  3. Web site: Ben Falcone . The Groundlings Theatre & School . 2011 . July 30, 2011.
  4. Web site: Melissa McCarthy Christmas Comedy 'Margie Claus' To Deck Theaters November 2019. Deadline. Anthony. D'Alessandro. June 8, 2017. July 17, 2017.
  5. Web site: N'Duka . Amanda . April 20, 2018 . Warner Bros Dates Melissa McCarthy Comedy 'Superintelligence' & Michael B. Jordan's 'Just Mercy' . April 20, 2018 . Deadline.