Ben Garant
Actor and writer of 'Night at the Museum'
Born
September 14th, 1970
55 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An actor, director, producer, and screenwriter contributed significantly to comedy films. Worked on the script for 'Night at the Museum', which became commercially successful and spawned sequels. Co-created and starred in the television series 'Reno 911!', gaining recognition for its unique comedic style. Collaborated with fellow creators in various projects across film and television, showcasing a talent for writing and performance.
Co-created 'Reno 911!'
Wrote 'Night at the Museum'
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