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 has two children.[1][2] He had co-starring roles in What to Expect When You're Expecting and Enough Said. He has also had small roles in Bridesmaids, Identity Thief, The Heat, Tammy, Spy, Life of the Party, and Can You Ever Forgive Me?, all of which starred his wife.

For the rugby league player, see Ben Falcone (rugby league).
Ben Falcone
Falcone in 2016
Born
Benjamin Scott Falcone

(1973-08-25) August 25, 1973
Carbondale, Illinois, U.S.
OccupationActor, comedian, filmmaker
Years active2001–present
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2005)​
Children2

Falcone made his directorial debut in 2014 with Tammy, which he co-wrote with McCarthy, and also directed, co-wrote, and produced The Boss and Life of the Party, all of which starred McCarthy.

Personal life

Falcone was born in Carbondale, Illinois, the son of Peg and Steve Falcone.[3] He is of Italian, English, German and Irish descent.[4]

Falcone married his longtime girlfriend, actress Melissa McCarthy, with whom he has two daughters, on October 8, 2005.[1]

Filmography

Films

Television

References
  1. Arieanna (October 22, 2005). "Melissa McCarthy gets married!!". Gilmore News. Retrieved July 30, 2011.
  2. "Ben Falcone". The Groundlings Theatre & School. 2011. Retrieved July 30, 2011.
  3. Rush, Linda (July 7, 2011). "Local actor, wife each have roles in 'Bridesmaids'". The Southern Illinoisan.
  4. "Adorable Details About Melissa McCarthy's Relationship With Husband, Ben Falcone". YourTango. 2020-11-11. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  5. N'Duka, Amanda (April 20, 2018). "Warner Bros Dates Melissa McCarthy Comedy 'Superintelligence' & Michael B. Jordan's 'Just Mercy'". Deadline. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  6. Fleming, Mike (March 29, 2019). "Octavia Spencer & Melissa McCarthy As Superheroes? Netflix Closing 'Thunder Force,' With Ben Falcone At Helm". Deadline. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  7. D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 8, 2017). "Melissa McCarthy Christmas Comedy 'Margie Claus' To Deck Theaters November 2019". Deadline. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
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