Ben Schwartz

BB-8 Originally Spoke Written Dialogue in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
BB-8 Originally Spoke Written Dialogue in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
BB-8 Originally Spoke Written Dialogue in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
If you stuck around through the Star Wars: The Force Awakens credits (perhaps waiting in vain for a post-credits scene), you may have noticed that both Bill Hader and Ben Schwartz were credited as “BB-8 Voice Consultants” for the film. Hader spoke about his involvement only briefly saying, “JJ f–-ing around with this sound effects app on his iPad that was attached to a talk box operated by me.” Now Schwartz has spoken about his contributions revealing that he was originally reciting written dialogue.
‘The Force Awakens’ Had Droid Assistance From Bill Hader
‘The Force Awakens’ Had Droid Assistance From Bill Hader
‘The Force Awakens’ Had Droid Assistance From Bill Hader
When the lights come up at the end of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, you’ll notice a couple of delightfully surprising names listed in the credits — if you stick around long enough to see them and aren’t distracted by the need to run to the bathroom to get “something” out of your eye. Bill Hader and former Parks and Recreation star Ben Schwartz lent their vocal talents to The Force Awakens to help create the film’s most adorable star. Yes, really.
‘Parks and Recreation’ Season 6: Henry Winkler is Jean-Ralphio’s Father!
‘Parks and Recreation’ Season 6: Henry Winkler is Jean-Ralphio’s Father!
‘Parks and Recreation’ Season 6: Henry Winkler is Jean-Ralphio’s Father!
Even with 'Parks and Recreation' guest star Jean-Ralphio's increasingly infrequent appearances (a result of actor Ben Schwartz's leading role on Showtime's 'House of Lies'), the NBC comedy has gotten a great deal of mileage out of introducing the character's equally off-putting family members. First we had 'SNL' alum Jenny Slate as Jean-Ralphio's sister Mona Lisa, and now the Fonz himself, Henry W
‘Arrested Development’ Season 4 Picks Up ‘Parks’ and ‘House of Lies’ Ben Schwartz
‘Arrested Development’ Season 4 Picks Up ‘Parks’ and ‘House of Lies’ Ben Schwartz
‘Arrested Development’ Season 4 Picks Up ‘Parks’ and ‘House of Lies’ Ben Schwartz
Might 'Arrested Development' season 4 be the true Holy Grail of comedy we're all hoping it to be?  The more of our favorite comedic stars it adds, the more likely that possibility seems.  'Parks and Recreation' breakout and 'House of Lies' star Ben Schwartz is the latest reported to join the cast, but who will he play?  Will the wall of secrecy around all of 'Arrested Development' season 4's guest