Katz, professional therapist, coach mcguirk and jason on home movies, sterling archer in fxs animated series archer, and bob belcher and jimmy pesto, jr. From the home movies dvd extras, jon explains the origins of kickin back. Nprs tom gjelten speaks with robert reich, professor of public policy at uc berkeley and former u. Benjamin joins us to discuss the books oddly inspiring message, his iconic work as a voice actor and what to expect in the new season of archer. Jon benjamin celebrity profile check out the latest h.
Benjamin at the san diego comiccon international in july 2010. Jon benjamin was born on may 23, 1966 in worcester, massachusetts, usa. He is best known for his voice acting roles as ben on dr. Jon benjamin shares the coming of age tale of his only menage a approximately trois. Although his first name was thought to be henry, jon himself said that it was not, and that he would not reveal what it actually stands for. Archer voice actor and failing is an option author h. Theres an interview we did on the show earlier this year that. His lengthy voiceover resume includes the titular characters in two celebrated animated series currently. Benjamin was born on may 23, 1966, to a jewish family in worcester, massachusetts and graduated from worcester academy in 1984 and connecticut college in 1988 although his first name was thought to be henry, jon himself. In fact, he just wrote a book called failure is an option. He is an actor and writer, known for archer 2009, wet hot american summer 2001 and not another teen movie 2001.
Jon benjamins jazz record, well, i should have learned to play the piano. Katz, professional therapist, coach mcguirk and jason on home movies, sterling. Jon benjamin about his new book, failure is an option. Jon benjamin s jazz record, well, i should have learned to play the piano. Jon benjamin the following 21 files are in this category, out of 21 total. H jon benjamin was born in worcester, massachusetts, and began his. But his new memoir doesnt celebrate his career wins. He is an actor and writer, known for archer 2009, wet hot american summer 2001 and. Comedian jon benjamin records experimental jazz album voice actor and comedian h. Jon benjamin has added jazz pianist to his resume with well, i should have. But his oncamera work is only a tiny part of what makes benjamin a comic stalwart. Ross miller sits down with h jon benjamin, the voice of archer and bob of bobs burgers, to discuss the mysterious life of a voice actor. Jon benjamin appears at the coolidge corner theatre on thursday may 3, 2018 at 6.
Jon benjamin photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Jon benjamin on how to fail your way to success the voice of archer and bobs burgers has a new memoir all about failure. Failure is an option urges people to let go of the constant. H jon benjamin is the voice of sterling archer on archer, bob of bobs burgers and also has his own show on comedy central, jon benjamin has a van. Best known for voicing lead characters in archer and bobs burgers, h. He just wrote a new book called failure is an option. As the voice behind fxs titular super spy on archer, as well as bob belcher on fox. I got a chance to talk with him on a conference call where he chatted about season 3 of archer, how he does a lot of yelling as the.
Jon benjamin is the voice behind some of televisions most beloved animated characters. The album was intentionally recorded to sound bad, since, as the albums title indicates, benjamin does not know how to play piano, but still does so on the album, and benjamin has. Jan 19, 2012 h jon benjamin is the voice of sterling archer on archer, bob of bobs burgers and also has his own show on comedy central, jon benjamin has a van. Npr s robert siegel talks with benjamin about his album well. He read german and swedish at the university of surrey diplomatic career. Katz, professional therapist, the misanthropic dad of foxs bobs burgers, or a selfinvolved secret agent on fx. Jan 19, 2016 comedian jon benjamin s jazz album is full of real, untapped untalent best known as the lead voice on bobs burgers and archer, benjamin has no expertise in jazz music. Failure is an option urges people to let go of the. Henry jon benjamin born 23 may 1966 is an american standup comedian, actor and voice artist. With lead roles in some of the most popular comedies of all time, its hard to call jon a failure. Harry jon benjamin born may 23, 1966, known professionally as h. Revisit our conversation with the actor as he talks about his book, his work on so. Jon benjamin has a van is an american liveaction television comedy series that aired in the summer of 2011 on comedy central. Harry jon benjamin is an american actor, voice actor and comedian.
Comedian jon benjamins jazz album is full of real, untapped untalent best known as the lead voice on bobs burgers and archer, benjamin has no expertise in jazz music. And its a charming and funny book, and its about all the times you have failed. Jon benjamin released a jazz album in which he plays piano. Apr 28, 2018 archer voice actor and failing is an option author h. Jon benjamin on how to fail your way to success 1a. Jon benjamin doesnt play an instrument, but recorded a. Join facebook to connect with jon benjamin and others you may know. But none of that is why the 20year comedy veteran jon benjamin spoke with all things considered. Jon benjamin and jon benjamin, is an american actor, comedian and writer. Then well i should have, a jazz album by comedian and voice over artist h.
Benjamin brought a ton of great jazz musicians into the studio and recorded an album, but he cant play at all. Jon benjamins face, but you probably know his voice. H jon benjamin makes a jazz record admitting no talent. However, if youre a jazz fan, you best stay away because benjamin quite literally attacks the genre with his monkian bursts of staccato piano noise, flurries of uncertain melodies, and bad, bad humor in what has to be. Jon benjamin, the voice of sterling archer in fxxs archer himself, appears at everybodys coffee on saturday, may 5, 2018 at 7. The series stars jon benjamin as a reporter who toured around in a van to deliver uninteresting news to viewers and unsuspecting people while utilizing scripted scenes for narrative reasons. It was released on november 27, 2015 on the sub pop label. Hes the voice of titular character bob in foxs heartwarming sitcom bobs burgers. Comedian jon benjamin s jazz album is full of real, untapped untalent best known as the lead voice on bobs burgers and archer, benjamin has no expertise in jazz music. As a casual jazz listener, its hard to tell the difference. In fact, hes really the man of one voice, which depending on the setting could be the shiftless son on dr. In it, he recounts a lot of failures, which eventually opened the door to success.
Mar 23, 2017 best known for voicing lead characters in archer and bobs burgers, h. Comedian jon benjamin should have learned to play piano. Each one of them are great fun to watch and jons dryhumor is evident throughout. Jon benjamin doesnt play an instrument, but recorded a jazz. Benjamin is the voice of several beloved animated characters, including bob belcher of bobs burgers on fox and sterling archer of archer on fx.
First day of camp benjamins comedy career began at age twentyfour in boston where he was in a comedy duo with sam seder, then a member of cross comedy, a comedy team led by david cross. He read german and swedish at the university of surrey. Bullseye is a celebration of the best of arts and culture in public radio form. Desk officer for burma and laos, south east asian department.
Jon benjamin, is an american actor, voice actor, and comedian. Jon benjamin the lead voice behind archer and bobs burgershelps us all feel a little better about our own failures by sharing his own in a hilarious memoirish chronicle of failure. Jan 20, 2016 benjamin brought a ton of great jazz musicians into the studio and recorded an album, but he cant play at all. Comedian jon benjamin records experimental jazz album.
He is best known for voicing various cartoon characters, such as sterling archer in the animated sitcom archer. Jon benjamin is the man behind that blunt, coarse, stupidly optimistic voice known and loved by fans of cartoon networks adult swim programming. Jon benjamin is a writer, comedian and a prolific voice actor, but hes not exactly the man of a million voices. Jan 05, 2015 from the home movies dvd extras, jon explains the origins of kickin back. Jon benjamin was brought up in farnham common, buckinghamshire, attending slough grammar school. The memoir urges us to let go of the constant grind towards success. See more ideas about books, books to read and my books. But his squigglevisionrendered characters did not stop there. Jon benjamin is the busiest face you wouldnt recognize in hollywood but dont tell his fans that.
Benjamin was born on may 23, 1966, to a jewish family in worcester, massachusetts and graduated from worcester academy in 1984 and connecticut college in 1988. The series cancellation was announced in april 2012. In his earlier days, he was the voice of lovable layabout ben katz on dr. Jon benjamin is an american actor, comedian and writer.
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