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. 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. He is of Italian, English, German, and Irish descent.

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

Film
Acting roles

Television
Acting roles
 * 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