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Beck Bennett
Bennett in 2017
Born(1984-10-01)October 1, 1984(age 39)
Wilmette, Illinois,U.S.
EducationUniversity of Southern California(BFA)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active2005–present
Spouse
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(m.2018)​
Children1[1]

Beck Bennett(born October 1, 1984[2]) is an American actor and comedian. He was a cast member on theNBCsketch comedyseriesSaturday Night Livefor eight seasons, joining the show for its39th seasonin 2013, and leaving at the end of its46th seasonin 2021. Prior toSNL,he performed inAT&T's "It's Not Complicated" commercials, in which he interviewed children,[3]and produced sketch videos with the comedy group Good Neighbor.[4][5][6]

Early life

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Bennett was born inWilmette, Illinois,[7]to Sarah and Andy Bennett. He performed in multiple shows at the Children's Theatre ofWinnetka.[8]He graduated fromNew Trier High Schoolin 2003 where he playedJean Valjeanin his school's production ofLes Misérables.[9]Bennett attended theUSC School of Dramatic Artsin the B.F.A. Acting program.[9]

Career

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In 2003, Bennett joined the improv/sketch group Commedus Interruptus along with fellow futureSNLcast memberKyle MooneyandNick Rutherford.In 2007, after graduation, Mooney, Rutherford, and Bennett joined with editor/directorDave McCaryto form the sketch group Good Neighbor.[9]The group received praise from comedianLouis C.K.[10]and directorSteven Spielberg,who sent Mooney, Bennett, Rutherford, and McCary a personal acknowledgement after being impressed with theHookparody,Unbelievable Dinner.He complimented the sketch and encouraged the group to continue making funny movies.[11][12]

In 2011, Bennett created the satirical political talk showFresh Perspectives,[13][14][15]which helped him land hisAT&Tcommercials interviewing children.[16]He also hosted theYouTubeshowTheatre of Life.[17]

In 2012, he appeared in the filmKill Me Now,[18]a film starring multiple Internet sketch-comedy groups, and filmedBeside Still Waters[19]by writer/directorChris Lowell.

In March 2013, he appeared in an episode ofLast Man Standing,and that August voiced a character forAxe CopforFox'sAnimation Domination High-Defprogramming block. That year, Good Neighbor produced a pilot forComedy CentralwithAdam McKay'sGary Sanchezproduction company, though it was not picked up as a series, due to the move of three of the troupe's four members to New York City to star onSaturday Night Live.[20]That same year, Bennett completed work on theindependent filmBalls Out[21]and appeared inseason 4ofArrested Development.[22]

Bennett voicedLaunchpad McQuackin theDuckTalesreboot which ran from 2017 to 2021,[23]and Eric in theSony Pictures AnimationfilmThe Mitchells vs. the Machines.He is currently the voice of Hamster in theDisney Channelanimated seriesHamster & Gretel,[24][25]and is set to voice Sterling inFixed.[26]

Saturday Night Live

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Bennett debuted as a featured player onSaturday Night Livein its39th seasonon September 28, 2013.[27]He was promoted to repertory status forSNL's41st seasonon October 2, 2015.[28]He left the show following the finale of the46th seasonon May 22, 2021.[29]In an interview withTimemagazine, Bennett stated he left the show so he could be with his wife in Los Angeles.[25]

Personal life

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On May 13, 2016, Bennett posted a photograph of himself with his girlfriendJessy Hodges,with a caption that stated that the couple were celebrating five years together.[30]The couple married on August 25, 2018.[31]

In March 2022, Hodges revealed viaInstagramthat she and Bennett had welcomed a son.[32]

Bennett has been friends with fellowSNLcast memberKyle Mooneysince they were students at theUniversity of Southern California.[33]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2012 Kill Me Now Todd
2013 Beside Still Waters Tom
2014 Balls Out Dick
2015 The Party is Over Adam
2016 Zoolander 2 Geoff Millie Uncredited
Dean Trevor
Sing Lance Voice
The Late Bloomer Luke
2017 Brigsby Bear Detective Bander
2018 The Unicorn Tyson
2019 Greener Grass Nick
Plus One Matt
The Angry Birds Movie 2 Brad Eagleberger, Hank Voice
2020 Bill & Ted Face the Music Deacon Logan[34]
2021 The Mitchells vs. the Machines Eric Voice
2023 Nimona Sir Thoddeus Sureblade Voice
2024 Unfrosted Barney Stein
2025 Superman Steve Lombard Post-production
TBA Fixed Sterling Voice; post-production[26]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2013 Last Man Standing Police Sergeant Episode: "The Fight"; uncredited
Arrested Development 'Straight' Straightbait Actor Episode: "A New Start"
Axe Cop Father of Boy Voice, episode: "The Rabbit Who Broke All the Rules"
Lucas Bros. Moving Co Repo Man Voice, episode: "DDT"
2013–2021 Saturday Night Live Various Main cast
2015 Big Time in Hollywood, FL Ricky Episode: "Rehabilitation"
2017 Master of None Helicopter Pilot Voice, episode: "Amarsi Un Po"
Comrade Detective Nikita Ionescu 2 episodes
Ghosted Bob Episode: "Lockdown"
2017–2021 DuckTales Launchpad McQuack Voice, main role
2019 The Other Two Jeff 2 episodes
Shrill Kevin O’Donnell/The Awesome 2 episodes
Sunnyside Tripp Henson Episode: "Schnorf Town"
2021 Close Enough Luc Voice, episode: "Houseguest From Hell"
M.O.D.O.K. Austin Van Der Sleet Voice, recurring
Santa Inc. P3 Voice, episode: "Spring Awakening"
Saturday Morning All Star Hits! Thomas Voice, 4 episodes
2022 The Simpsons Grayson Mathers Voice, episode: "The Longest Marge"
2022–present Hamster & Gretel Hamster Voice, main role
2023 Killing It Johnny 2 episodes
Office Race Pat TV Movie[35]
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson Stuart Episode: "SO NOW EVERY TIME I'M ABOUT TO DO SOMETHING I REALLY WANT TO DO,
I ASK MYSELF, 'WAIT A MINUTE, WHAT IS THIS?' "
Chibiverse Hamster, Launchpad McQuack Voice, 2 episodes
Rick and Morty Sheriff Voice, episode: "How Poopy Got His Poop Back"
Big Mouth Owen Voice, 2 episodes
2024 Is It Cake? Self Celebrity judge, episode: "Knock Knock...Cake Service!"

References

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  1. ^"Beck Bennett & Jessy Hodges Welcome First Child".
  2. ^Rose, Mike (October 1, 2023)."Famous birthdays list for October 1, 2023 includes celebrities Brie Larson, Sarah Drew".cleveland.RetrievedJanuary 19,2024.
  3. ^Nudd, Tim (April 15, 2013)."How AT&T Got Kids to Make Some of the Year's Best Ads".Adweek.RetrievedOctober 16,2013.
  4. ^Forde, Kevin (December 15, 2008)."The 8 Best Internet Sketch Troupes Whose Initials Aren't TAM".Cracked.RetrievedOctober 16,2013.
  5. ^Perkins, Colin (October 5, 2010)."Sketch Artists: Good Neighbor Adds Some Absurdity to Viral Videos".Splitsider.Archivedfrom the original on June 4, 2016.RetrievedMay 27,2022.
  6. ^"Good Neighbor Sketch Comedy".G4. December 19, 2008. Archived fromthe originalon October 6, 2017.RetrievedOctober 16,2013.
  7. ^"Beck Bennett".TVGuide.com.RetrievedFebruary 25,2024.
  8. ^"Home Page".Children's Theatre of Winnetka.
  9. ^abcJohnson, Steve (January 30, 2013)."Beck Bennett's calling answered with AT&T ads".Chicago Tribune.RetrievedOctober 26,2021.
  10. ^"codythebeau comments on Louis C.K. reddit".Reddit. May 14, 2012.RetrievedOctober 16,2013.
  11. ^"Schubas".Schubas. January 6, 2012. Archived fromthe originalon September 27, 2013.RetrievedOctober 16,2013.
  12. ^Sykes, Tom (April 9, 2013)."Beck Bennett: Meet That Guy in Those Adorable AT&T Commercials".The Daily Beast.RetrievedOctober 16,2013.
  13. ^McGlynn, Katla (April 7, 2011)."'Fresh Perspective' On Libya Offered By Adorable Kids (VIDEO) ".HuffPost.RetrievedNovember 4,2019.
  14. ^Hampton, Adele (March 30, 2012)."A seven-year-old's take on Mitt Romney's candidacy - The Hill's Video".The Hill.Archivedfrom the original on October 30, 2018.RetrievedOctober 16,2013.
  15. ^Friar, Christine (July 1, 2011)."'Fresh Perspectives' Kids Talk Medicare, Call Paul Ryan A 'Lame Doo Doo' (VIDEO) ".HuffPost.RetrievedNovember 4,2019.
  16. ^Elliott, Stuart (July 2, 2013)."A Spokesman Finds Fame Interviewing Tiny Experts".The New York Times.RetrievedNovember 4,2019.
  17. ^beckbennett (January 30, 2011)."More Theatre of Life".YouTube.RetrievedJune 4,2017.
  18. ^"Kill Me Now: Internet Sketch Comics Make A Movie".Hex19. July 26, 2012. Archived fromthe originalon April 30, 2017.RetrievedOctober 16,2013.
  19. ^Sneider, Jeff (May 31, 2012)."Chris Lowell sets feature directorial debut".Variety.RetrievedOctober 16,2013.
  20. ^Frucci, Adam (August 23, 2013)."Good Neighbor Is the New Lonely Island: 'SNL' Hires Director Dave McCary Alongside Two Cast Members".Vulture.Archivedfrom the original on November 19, 2017.RetrievedMay 27,2022.
  21. ^"Intramural: The Movie - 5 Questions w/ Beck Bennett".YouTube. August 1, 2013.RetrievedOctober 16,2013.
  22. ^Kurp, Josh (May 8, 2013)."'Arrested Development' Season 4 Guest Star List ".Uproxx.RetrievedOctober 16,2013.
  23. ^Fuller, Becky (December 7, 2016)."DuckTales Reboot Teaser Confirms Summer 2017 Premiere Date".Screen Rant.
  24. ^Hullander, Tatiana (June 9, 2022)."Cast Of Disney Animated Series Hamster & Gretel Revealed [EXCLUSIVE]".ScreenRant.RetrievedJune 9,2022.
  25. ^abChow, Andrew R. (September 30, 2021)."Beck Bennett On Leaving Saturday Night Live And His 5 Favorite Sketches".Time.RetrievedOctober 9,2021.
  26. ^abBałaga, Marta (June 13, 2023)."Adam Devine, Idris Elba, Kathryn Hahn Lead Voice Cast of Animation Wiz Genndy Tartakovsky's R-Rated 'Fixed' (EXCLUSIVE)".Variety.RetrievedJune 13,2023.
  27. ^"Tina Fey Introduces New 'SNL' Cast Members In Season 39 Premiere".HuffPost.September 29, 2013.RetrievedMay 27,2022.
  28. ^"'SNL' Promotes Beck Bennett and Sasheer Zamata to Repertory Players ".Vulture.October 5, 2015.RetrievedMay 27,2022.
  29. ^Porter, Rick (September 27, 2021)."Beck Bennett Departs 'Saturday Night Live' After 8 Seasons".The Hollywood Reporter.RetrievedSeptember 27,2021.
  30. ^"Instagram post by @beckbennett • May 13, 2016 at 12:17am UTC".Instagram.Archived fromthe originalon December 26, 2021.RetrievedJanuary 28,2018.
  31. ^"SNL's Beck Bennett Marries Longtime Love Jessy Hodges".Us Weekly.August 26, 2018.RetrievedAugust 28,2018.
  32. ^"Beck Bennett & Jessy Hodges Welcome First Child".March 11, 2022.RetrievedDecember 7,2023.
  33. ^"Student comedy group grabs attention".Daily Trojan.January 23, 2011.RetrievedJanuary 21,2018.
  34. ^Dave McNary (June 27, 2019)."'Bill & Ted' Sequel Adds New and Returning Cast Members (Exclusive) ".Variety.RetrievedJune 24,2021.
  35. ^"'Office Race' Review: Slow and Not So Steady ".The New York Times.September 4, 2023.RetrievedAugust 17,2024.
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