Doug Benson | |
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Birth name | Douglas Steven Benson[1] |
Born | San Diego, California, U.S. | July 2, 1962
Medium | Stand-up, television, podcast |
Years active | 1986–present |
Genres | Satire, observational comedy, alternative comedy, sarcasm |
Subject(s) | American culture, pop culture, everyday life, self-deprecation, recreational drug use |
Notable works and roles | Best Week Ever Last Comic Standing Super High Me The Benson Interruption Doug Loves Movies The High Court with Doug Benson |
Douglas Steven Benson (born July 2, 1962) is an American comedian, marijuana rights advocate, television and podcast host, and actor, best known for hosting the podcasts and TV series Doug Loves Movies (2006–present), The Benson Interruption (2010-2013), Getting Doug with High (2013-2019) and The High Court with Doug Benson (2017). As a comedian, he has released 10 comedy albums, starting with Professional Humoredian in 2008, and has regularly appeared on TV shows including Comedy Central Presents, Best Week Ever and @midnight. In 2007, he was a contestant on the 5th season of the reality competition show Last Comic Standing.
In 2007, he starred in the film Super High Me, a documentary about marijuana usage.[2] He has also acted in small roles in numerous TV shows, including Trailer Park Boys and You're the Worst, as well as several films, including serving as the voice of Bane in The Lego Batman Movie.