Benjamin Scott Falcone (born August 25, 1973) is an American actor, comedian and filmmaker. He is married to actress Melissa McCarthy, with whom he frequently collaborates. Falcone made his directorial debut in 2014 with Tammy, which he co-wrote with McCarthy, and he also directed, co-wrote, and produced The Boss, Life of the Party, Superintelligence, and Thunder Force, all of which starred McCarthy. In 2022, Falcone created and starred in the Netflix series God's Favorite Idiot.
He has had cameos in Bridesmaids, Identity Thief, The Heat, Spy, Can You Ever Forgive Me?, and Nine Perfect Strangers, all of which starred his wife.
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Early life
Falcone was born in Carbondale, Illinois, the son of Peg and Steve Falcone. He is of Italian, English, German, and Irish descent.
Personal life
Falcone married his longtime girlfriend, actress Melissa McCarthy, on October 8, 2005. They have two children.
Filmography
Film Production
Acting roles
Television
Acting roles
2002: Curb Your Enthusiasm (1 episode) Season 3, Episode 10, "The Grand Opening"
2002: Yes, Dear (1 episode) Stalker, Season 3 Episode 9
2003: Gilmore Girls (1 episode) Fran's Lawyer Season 3 Episode 20
2004–2006: Joey (17 episodes)
2006 My Name Is Earl (season 1 episode 18(Ed Reed))
2010: Bones (1 episode) Death of a Queen Bee Season 5 Episode 17
2011–2012: The Looney Tunes Show (Voice of Henery Hawk, 2 episodes)
2012: Don't Trust the B— in Apartment 23
2012: Up All Night (1 episode)
2012: Happy Endings (1 episode)
2013: Go On (1 episode)
2014–2015: New Girl – Mike
2014: A to Z (6 episodes)
2017–18: Nobodies (12 episodes)
2022: God's Favorite Idiot (8 episodes) - Clark Thompson
