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Benjamin Scott "Ben" Folds (born September 12, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and the former frontman and pianist of the alternative rock band Ben Folds Five. He now performs as a solo artist and collaborates with many other musicians.
Ben Folds is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 28 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Tim Minchin: Apart Together Live At Trackdown Studios (2020), Temple of Art (2018), The Sing-Off (2009), Live from Daryl's House (2007), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019), You're the Worst (2014), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015), Saturday Night Live (1975). The recorded credits span 1975 to 2023, including 9 movies and 19 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Songs by Ben Folds
- 01 Annie WaitsFrom The Best Imitation Of Myself: A Retrospective 4:16
- 02 Rockin' the SuburbsFrom The Best Imitation Of Myself: A Retrospective 4:58
- 03 There's Always Someone Cooler Than YouFrom The Best Imitation Of Myself: A Retrospective 4:11
- 04 Landed (Strings Version)From The Best Imitation Of Myself: A Retrospective 4:04
- 05 GracieFrom The Best Imitation Of Myself: A Retrospective 2:40
- 06 StillFrom The Best Imitation Of Myself: A Retrospective 2:37
- 07 The LuckiestFrom The Best Imitation Of Myself: A Retrospective 4:25
- 08 Still Fighting It (Extended Version)From The Best Imitation Of Myself: A Retrospective 5:06
- 09 From AboveFrom The Best Imitation Of Myself: A Retrospective 4:04
- 10 Smoke (with West Australian Symphony Orchestra) (Live at Kings Park, Perth, Australia - March 2005)From The Best Imitation Of Myself: A Retrospective 5:33
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies9
TV shows19
Active years represented1975–2023
Place of birthWinston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Also known as
Benjamin Scott Folds
Known for
MovieTim Minchin: Apart Together Live At Trackdown Studios
MovieTemple of Art
TV ShowThe Sing-Off
TV ShowLive from Daryl's House
TV ShowThe Kelly Clarkson Show
TV ShowYou're the Worst
TV ShowThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
TV ShowSaturday Night Live
TV ShowJimmy Kimmel Live!
TV ShowNPR Tiny Desk Concerts
TV ShowLate Night with Conan O'Brien
TV ShowBillions
TV ShowCommunity
TV ShowGMTV
TV ShowAustin City Limits
TV ShowComedy Bang! Bang!
TV ShowSpace Ghost Coast to Coast
TV ShowDrunk History
TV ShowBest Week Ever
TV ShowThe Wilds
TV ShowI Love the '70s: Volume 2
MovieBurt Bacharach: One Amazing Night
MovieBen Folds Five: Spare Reels
MovieBen Folds: Normal People Do It Too
MovieBen Folds: The Making of Songs for Silverman
MovieIt All Begins with a Song: The Story of the Nashville Songwriter
MovieThe Musical Mind: A Portrait in Process
MovieBen Folds Five: The Complete Sessions at West 54th