Ben Garant

Actor and writer of 'Night at the Museum'

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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