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My Take
Ben Falcone is easy to underrate because he so often plays the everyman next to bigger personalities, but I think that's exactly his gift. Born in Carbondale, Illinois, in 1973, he's built a career as a comedian, writer and director, and his creative partnership with his wife Melissa McCarthy is the throughline of much of his work, from Tammy onward. I respect that he seems content to direct, co-write and let her shine rather than chase the spotlight himself. Their films aren't all hits with me, but the warmth behind them feels genuine, and that goodwill carries a lot.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ben Falcone
- Name (Japanese)
- ベン・ファルコーン
- Reading
- べん・ふぁるこーん
- Born
- August 25, 1973 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Ox
- Origin
- Carbondale, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- comedian / screenwriter / film producer / film director / writer
2. Background
- High school
- Carbondale Community High School
- University
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ben Falcone born?
Born August 25, 1973 (age 52).
Where is Ben Falcone from?
Ben Falcone is from Carbondale, Illinois, United States.
What does Ben Falcone do?
Ben Falcone works as comedian, screenwriter, film producer, film director, writer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.