Ben Marshall (comedian)

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Ben Marshall
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Marshall in 2025
Born (1995-05-01) May 1, 1995 (age 30)
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Education New York University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • writer
Years active2017–present

Ben Marshall (born May 1, 1995) is an American comedian, writer and actor. He is best known for his work with the comedy trio Please Don't Destroy, particularly for their shorts created for Saturday Night Live . He joined SNL as a writer in 2021.

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Marshall was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, where he attended Savannah Arts Academy, a public high school for the performing and visual arts. [1] [2] He earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 2017. [3] At NYU, he was involved in the Hammerkatz sketch comedy and Astor Place Riots stand-up comedy groups. [2] Prior to SNL, he worked as an after-school counselor at the 14th Street Y while pursuing comedy. [4] In 2025, he guest-starred in an episode of season two of Poker Face . [5] On September 2, 2025, Marshall was announced to become a featured player on SNL, promoted from writer/short maker to full-time cast member. [6]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2023 Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain Ben
TBA72 HoursTBAIn production [3]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Lipstick model [7]
2021–present Saturday Night Live Himself, various charactersWriter, appeared in Please Don't Destroy sketches (2021–2025); cast member (2025–present)
2025Abolish EverythingHimselfPanelist [3]
Poker Face RustyEpisode: "The Taste of Human Blood"

See also

References

  1. ↑ Ross, Christa (2025-09-03). "New SNL cast includes Savannah native, Please Don't Destroy star Ben Marshall". WTOC. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  2. 1 2 Alter, Rebecca (2021-07-19). "Boys, Interrupting". Vulture. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  3. 1 2 3 Legoas, Miguel (September 3, 2025). "It's Saturday Night Live with Ben Marshall. Who is the new Savannah native on SNL's cast?". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  4. ↑ Abramovitch, Seth (2022-05-19). "How 'Saturday Night Live' Breakout Please Don't Destroy Became Show's Viral Weapon". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  5. ↑ Riccardo, Nick (2024-07-24). "Please Don't Destroy's Ben Marshall Lands Role in 'Poker Face'". LateNighter. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
  6. ↑ https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/snl-new-cast-members-ben-marshall-veronika-slowikowska-1236501541/
  7. ↑ Vincenty, Samantha (November 7, 2023). "Please Don't Destroy's Ben Marshall Made His TV Debut As a Tonight Show Intern". NBC. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
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