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Benjamin Feldman (born May 27, 1980)[1] is an American actor. Throughout his career, he has undertaken roles on stage, including the Broadway play The Graduate, along with more prominent roles in television series such as his role as Jonah Simms in the NBC sitcom Superstore (2015–2021), Michael Ginsberg in Mad Men (2012–2014) which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination, and Ron LaFlamme in Silicon Valley (2014–2019). He has also played lead characters in films including The Perfect Man (2005).
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Early life and education
[edit]Feldman was born on May 27, 1980, in Washington, D.C. and raised in the district's Chevy Chase neighborhood.[2] His mother is Marcia Muir Mitchell, a writer,[3][4][5][6] and his father is Robert "Bob" Feldman, who runs a Maryland advertising agency.[7][8] His stepmother is Kris Feldman, a realtor.[9][10] Feldman is from a Jewish family and attended Conservative Jewish and Orthodox Jewish synagogues and schools.[11][12] He has a sister, Morgan Leiter, who works in fashion.[13] His aunt through his stepmother, Susan Feniger, is a chef in Los Angeles.[14]
He was involved in acting camp and school theater from the age of 6. He attended Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, Maryland and graduated with the class of 1998. He worked as a camp counselor in the theater and taught a videography class for several summers in Bethesda, and attended Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting.[15]
After graduating, he moved to New York City, where he performed on Broadway and eventually moved to Los Angeles to act in film and television.[16]
In 2024, Feldman was nominated for a Logie Award for his work on the Stan Australia series Population 11.[17]
Career
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Feldman played Josh Reeves in the TV series Living with Fran for one season in 2005. From 2009 to 2011, he was a regular on the television series Drop Dead Diva in the role of guardian angel Fred before leaving the series at the start of the fourth season.[18] In April 2012, he joined the cast of AMC's Mad Men as a regular, playing the character Michael Ginsberg.[19] He also appeared as lawyer Ron LaFlamme on HBO's Silicon Valley[20] from 2014 to 2019, and from 2015 to 2021 played the lead Jonah Simms in the NBC sitcom Superstore.[21] He also produced Superstore in 2019-2021. In 2021, he began starring as Tylor Tuskmon in Disney's Monsters at Work.
Other pursuits
[edit]Feldman is co-owner of a wine label, Angelica Cellars.[16]
Personal life
[edit]Feldman lives in Los Angeles. In 2012, he became engaged to Michelle Mulitz.[22] They were married on October 12, 2013, at Smokey Glen Farm in Gaithersburg, Maryland.[23][24] The couple have two children; a son born in 2017 and a daughter born in 2019.[25][26]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | When Do We Eat? | Zeke | |
| The Perfect Man | Adam Forrest | ||
| 2008 | Cloverfield | Travis Marello | |
| Extreme Movie | Len | ||
| 2009 | Friday the 13th | Richie | |
| 2011 | Limited | Chernin | Short film |
| 2012 | Sluts, Bitches and Whores! | Dan | Short film |
| Departure Date | Young Jake | Short film | |
| 2013 | Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th | Himself | Documentary film[27] |
| 2014 | As Above, So Below | George | |
| 2015 | 400 Days | Bug Kieslowski | |
| 2016 | Between Us | Henry | |
| 2017 | Thumper | Jimmy | |
| 2023 | A Tourist's Guide to Love | John | |
| 2024 | Little Death | Jayson |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Less than Perfect | Nicholas | Episode: "Rules" |
| Frozen Impact | Paramedic | TV movie | |
| The Mayor | Jake Winterhalter | TV movie | |
| 2005–2006 | Living with Fran | Josh Reeves | 26 episodes |
| 2007 | Numbers | Seth Marlowe | Episode: "Graphic" |
| Them | Floyd Grunwald | TV movie | |
| Can Openers | Mike | TV movie | |
| 2008 | Las Vegas | Herbert | 2 episodes |
| The New Adventures of Old Christine | Timmy | Episode: "The New Adventures of Old Christine" | |
| 2009 | See Kate Run | Dan Carver | TV movie |
| Medium | Justin Lydecker | 3 episodes | |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Jason Devereaux | Episode: "Working Stiffs" | |
| 2009–2014 | Drop Dead Diva | Fred | 38 episodes |
| 2011 | Love Bites | Sam | Episode: "Stand and Deliver" |
| 2012–2014 | Mad Men | Michael Ginsberg | 22 episodes Nominated – Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (2012) |
| 2013 | Major Crimes | Jason Andrews | Episode: "Under the Influence" |
| The Mindy Project | Jason Richmond | 2 episodes | |
| 2014–2015 | A to Z | Andrew Lofland | 13 episodes |
| 2014–2019 | Silicon Valley | Ron LaFlamme | 13 episodes |
| 2015 | Childrens Hospital | Leo Richie | Episode: "Home Life of a Doctor" |
| 2015–2021 | Superstore | Jonah Simms | Main cast, 113 episodes; also directed episodes "Lottery" and "Carol's Back" |
| 2017 | Hollywood Game Night | Himself | Episode: "Super Duper Store Night" |
| 2019 | Lip Sync Battle | Himself | Episode: "Ben Feldman vs. Lauren Ash" |
| 2019–2020 | Big Hero 6: The Series | Chris | Voice; 9 episodes |
| 2021–2022 | Tuca & Bertie | Voice; 2 episodes | |
| 2021–2024 | Monsters at Work | Tylor Tuskmon | Voice;[28] main cast |
| 2022 | Super Pumped | Larry Page | Episodes: "War" and "The Charm Offensive" |
| 2023 | American Auto | Chase Brody | Episode: "Going Green" |
| 2024 | Population 11 | Andy Pruden | Main cast, 12 episodes |
| 2025 | Common Side Effects | Nick | Voice; recurring role |
| Mayfair Witches | Sam Larkin | Series regular | |
| Ghosts | Kyle | Episodes: "Kyle" and "Planes, Shanes and Automobiles" | |
| 2025–present | Long Story Short | Avi Schwooper | Voice; main cast |
| 2025 | I Love LA | Jeremy | Episode: "They Can't All Be Jeremys" |
References
[edit]- ^ Rose, Mike (May 27, 2023). "Famous birthdays list for May 27, 2023 includes celebrities Louis Gossett Jr., Richard Schiff". The Plain Dealer. Cleveland. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "Artist & Brand Management". Artist & Brand. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
- ^ Muir Mitchell, Marcia (November 22, 2015). French Toast: A Memoir (First ed.). U.S.A./France: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. ISBN 978-1-5229-8857-1.
- ^ Feldman, Ben. "Ben Feldman Instagram". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 23, 2021. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
- ^ Harrison, Frazer. "James Franco's Bar Mitzvah - Hilarity For Charity's 4th Annual Variety Show - Arrivals". Getty Images. Archived from the original on June 28, 2021. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
- ^ Feldman, Ben. "Ben Feldman Twitter". Twitter. Archived from the original on July 5, 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- ^ Cline, Elizabeth (June 25, 2012). "Q&A – Ben Feldman (Michael Ginsberg)". Mad Men Blog. Retrieved October 13, 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Lieber, Chavie (March 21, 2013). "Ben Feldman hams up the Jew factor on 'Mad Men'". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Archived from the original on September 12, 2013. Retrieved October 13, 2013.
- ^ Tinwala, Yasmin. "'Celebrity Family Feud': Ben Feldman's dad Robert asks Steve Harvey if he experiments with gravy in the bedroom". Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. Archived from the original on June 28, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ "Celebrity Family Feud: Joel McHale vs. Ben Feldman and Jesse Palmer vs. CeeLo Green (10/1)" (Press release). Disney/ABC. September 14, 2020. Archived from the original on June 28, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ Lieber, Chavie (April 5, 2013). "For struggling actor, 'Mad Men' gig's a dream come Jew". The Times of Israel. Jerusalem. Archived from the original on April 8, 2013. Retrieved October 13, 2013.
- ^ Feniger, Susan (March 13, 2013). "Why Is This Night Different From All Others?". Huffington Post. Archived from the original on October 2, 2016. Retrieved October 13, 2013.
- ^ Kari (October 1, 2020). "7 Facts About Ben Feldman's sister, Morgan Leiter". The Reality TV. Archived from the original on June 28, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ Hamm, Liza (April 5, 2013). "Mad Men-Inspired Recipes Straight from Jon Hamm's Former Workplace". People. Archived from the original on April 9, 2013. Retrieved October 13, 2013.
- ^ Heil, Emily (October 2, 2014). "D.C. native Ben Feldman on visits home, his new sitcom, and that nipple in a box". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on January 15, 2020. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
- ^ a b "The People". Angelica Cellars. Archived from the original on August 22, 2010. Retrieved October 18, 2010.
- ^ Knox, David (August 18, 2024). "Logie Awards 2024: winners". TV Tonight. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Kay (June 4, 2012). "'Drop Dead Diva' says goodbye for now to Fred". Gather.com. Archived from the original on June 17, 2012. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ Nelson, Liz Kelly. "'Mad Men': 'Drop Dead Diva's' Ben Feldman joins the cast". Zap2It. Archived from the original on April 2, 2012. Retrieved April 8, 2012.
- ^ Martin, Denise (April 29, 2014). "Ben Feldman on His Big Mad Men and Silicon Valley Night". Vulture. Archived from the original on April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 13, 2015). "Ben Feldman To Topline NBC Comedy Pilot 'Superstore'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 13, 2016. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
- ^ "Exclusve: Mad Men Star Ben Feldman Is Engaged to Michelle Mulitz!". Us Weekly. December 16, 2012. Archived from the original on November 16, 2013. Retrieved October 13, 2013.
- ^ Webber, Stephanie (October 12, 2013). "Exclusive: Ben Feldman Marries Michelle Mulitz: All the Wedding Details". Us Weekly. Archived from the original on October 13, 2013. Retrieved October 13, 2013.
- ^ Nahas, Aili (October 12, 2013). "Ben Feldman Marries Michelle Mulitz". People. Archived from the original on May 20, 2016. Retrieved October 13, 2013.
- ^ Juneau, Jen (November 15, 2017). "Ben Feldman Welcomes Son Charlie Milton — See His First Photos". People. Archived from the original on December 5, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ Juneau, Jen (May 6, 2019). "Ben Feldman and Wife Michelle Welcome a Daughter". People. Archived from the original on October 9, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013). Retrieved February 10, 2025 – via www.blu-ray.com.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (April 9, 2019). "'Monsters, Inc.' Voice Cast to Return for Disney+ Series (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 9, 2019. Retrieved April 9, 2019.
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Early life and education
Early life
Ben Feldman was born on May 27, 1980, in Washington, D.C.[1] He was raised in the Chevy Chase neighborhood, experiencing a suburban childhood in the area.[5] Feldman was raised in a Jewish household; his father, Robert Feldman, is Jewish and owns an advertising agency in Maryland, while his mother, Marcia Muir Mitchell, is a writer.[6][7] He has a sister, Morgan Leiter, who works in the fashion industry.[8] Feldman has described his upbringing as influenced by Jewish traditions, noting that his world remains Jewish when he returns home.[9] Feldman's interest in acting began at age six during a summer camp production of the musical Annie, where a counselor encouraged him to participate despite his initial reluctance.[10] This experience at Camp Manitou for Boys in Maine marked his first involvement in performing arts and ignited a lifelong passion for the field.[11]Education
Feldman attended Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, Maryland, where he graduated in 1998.[12][13] During his time there, he actively participated in the school's drama productions, including the annual "Blast from the Past" event, where he performed in skits and co-wrote monologues, as well as One Acts and various musicals and plays.[14] These experiences in the theatre club helped him develop his skills despite initial challenges, such as repeated audition rejections that nearly led him to abandon acting before he secured larger roles.[14][15] After high school, Feldman pursued formal training in acting at Ithaca College in New York, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in acting in 2002.[16][17] At Ithaca, he immersed himself in student theatre, participating in productions that honed his craft under the guidance of faculty in the Department of Theatre Arts.[3] A pivotal moment came during his studies when he performed in an acting showcase attended by agents and casting directors from New York, earning praise that highlighted his potential in the industry.[3] These college experiences, including rigorous training and performances, solidified his foundation for a professional acting career.[18]Career
Theatre
Following his graduation from Ithaca College in 2002, where he earned a BFA in acting, Ben Feldman relocated to New York City and immersed himself in the local theatre scene, securing minor roles in off-Broadway productions as he launched his professional stage career.[6] These early experiences provided foundational opportunities to hone his craft in intimate settings, emphasizing ensemble dynamics and live audience interaction that would later inform his approach to character portrayal.[19] Feldman's Broadway debut came later that year in the revival of The Graduate, directed by Terry Johnson, where he joined as a replacement in the ensemble role of the Bellhop and the Man in the Bar, while also understudying the lead role of Benjamin Braddock originally played by Jason Biggs. The production, starring Kathleen Turner as Mrs. Robinson and Alicia Silverstone as Elaine Robinson, opened in April 2002 at the Plymouth Theatre and ran for 253 performances until its closure on March 2, 2003; Feldman performed in more than 100 shows during his tenure from November 2002 onward, contributing to the play's exploration of post-collegiate disillusionment through its ensemble support. This high-profile immersion in a Tony-nominated adaptation of Charles Webb's novel marked a pivotal entry into major theatre, allowing him to observe and absorb techniques from seasoned performers like Turner. In the years following The Graduate, Feldman's stage work shifted toward select regional engagements and workshops, reflecting a more sporadic return to theatre amid his growing screen commitments. A notable appearance came in 2017 when he starred as Ethan Siegel in Michael Mitnick's world-premiere drama The Siegel at South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa, California, portraying a young man grappling with family legacy and personal ambition in a play that blended humor and emotional depth.[19] His theatre background, rooted in rigorous training and live performance demands, profoundly shaped his character development style, fostering an emphasis on authentic emotional layering and quirky, introspective portrayals that translate effectively to scripted roles by prioritizing vulnerability and relational nuance over surface-level delivery.[19]Television
Feldman began his television career with guest appearances in procedural dramas. In 2003, he portrayed Nick in an episode of Law & Order. The following year, he appeared in Without a Trace as a guest star. His first recurring role came in the sitcom Living with Fran (2005–2006), where he played Josh Reeves across 26 episodes. He gained further recognition for his role as guardian angel Fred in the Lifetime series Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014), appearing in 38 episodes.[20] Feldman gained prominence in dramatic series with recurring parts in acclaimed shows. He appeared as Michael Ginsberg in 10 episodes of Mad Men from 2012 to 2014. From 2014 to 2019, he portrayed Ron LaFlamme in 35 episodes of Silicon Valley. As a series regular in live-action comedy, Feldman starred as Jonah Simms in Superstore (2015–2021), appearing in all 113 episodes. He followed this with the lead role of Hank in American Auto (2021–2022), featuring in 15 episodes. In voice acting, Feldman has provided the voice for Tylor Tuskmon in over 20 episodes of the Disney+ animated series Monsters at Work (2021–present). More recently, he starred as Lewis in the Australian miniseries Population 11 (2024), across 8 episodes. In the same year, he made a guest appearance on After Midnight. In 2025, Feldman appeared as series regular Sam Larkin in season 2 of Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches.[21] He also voiced Avi in 10 episodes of the animated series Long Story Short (2025–present). Additionally, he guest-starred in one episode of Ghosts in 2025.Film
Ben Feldman's feature film credits are listed chronologically below, including major and minor roles.- When Do We Eat? (2005) as Zeke, directed by Salvador Litvak.[22]
- The Perfect Man (2005) as Adam Forrest, directed by Mark Rosman.[23]
- Cloverfield (2008) as Travis, directed by Matt Reeves.[24]
- Extreme Movie (2008) as Len, directed by Adam Epstein.[25]
- Friday the 13th (2009) as Richie (minor role), directed by Marcus Nispel.
- As Above, So Below (2014) as George, directed by John Erick Dowdle.[26]
- 400 Days (2015) as Bug (minor role), directed by Matt Osterman.[27]
- Between Us (2016) as Henry, directed by Rafael Palacio Illingworth.[28]
- Thumper (2017) as Jimmy (minor role), directed by Jordan Ross.
- A Tourist's Guide to Love (2023) as John, directed by Steven K. Tsuchida.[29]
- Little Death (2024) as Jayson (minor role), directed by Jack Begert.[30]
Other ventures
In addition to his acting career, Feldman co-owns the boutique wine label Angelica Cellars, which he launched in 2005 with his high school friend Eduardo Porto Carreiro, a former sommelier.[31][32] The label is based in Sonoma County, California, and specializes in Syrah-focused wines produced in small batches.[33] Feldman has described the venture as a personal passion project rooted in his interest in food and wine, and he has participated in promotional interviews to highlight its branding and production process.[34]Personal life
Family
Feldman married actress Michelle Mulitz on October 12, 2013, at Smokey Glen Farm in Gaithersburg, Maryland, following a seven-year relationship.[35][36] The couple met through Feldman's stepmother, who recommended Mulitz, noting her background from a strong family and shared Jewish heritage, leading to their initial email exchange.[37] The Feldmans welcomed their first child, a son named Charlie Milton, on October 24, 2017, in Los Angeles, weighing 6 pounds at birth.[38] Their second child, a daughter named Effie, arrived in May 2019.[12][10] To support Feldman's television commitments, the family resides in Los Angeles, California.[39] Feldman approaches parenting with discretion in the public eye, sharing limited updates and photos of his children primarily through birth announcements on social media, while avoiding extensive personal details.[40][38]Interests and philanthropy
Ben Feldman maintains a keen interest in wine culture as a passionate foodie, often exploring varietals and pairings in his personal life.[39] His enthusiasm extends to enjoying a glass of whiskey each night before bed, reflecting a relaxed approach to leisure.[41] Feldman has demonstrated commitment to philanthropy through active participation in charitable events. He volunteered at Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity carnival in 2019, operating rides to raise funds for Alzheimer's research, a cause he passionately advocates for.[42][39] In 2012, he attended the Cool Comedy - Hot Cuisine benefit for the Scleroderma Research Foundation, supporting efforts to advance treatments for the autoimmune disease.[43] In support of Jewish community causes, Feldman contributed to Holocaust education by serving as the holographic narrator in the Sobibor AR Exhibit app, launched by Holocaust Museum L.A. in 2024.[44] In this role, he guides users through the extermination camp's history, drawing on survivor accounts to foster awareness and remembrance. Feldman has also advocated for actors' rights as a longtime union member, emphasizing the importance of labor stories in media during interviews about his work on Superstore.[45] He joined his castmates in publicly supporting the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike by wearing "Boycott Cloud 9" shirts, highlighting solidarity with industry workers.[46]Filmography
Film
Ben Feldman's feature film credits are listed chronologically below, including major and minor roles.- When Do We Eat? (2005) as Zeke, directed by Salvador Litvak.[22]
- The Perfect Man (2005) as Adam Forrest, directed by Mark Rosman.[23]
- Cloverfield (2008) as Travis, directed by Matt Reeves.[24]
- Extreme Movie (2008) as Len, directed by Adam Epstein.[25]
- Friday the 13th (2009) as Richie (minor role), directed by Marcus Nispel.
- As Above, So Below (2014) as George, directed by John Erick Dowdle.[26]
- 400 Days (2015) as Bug (minor role), directed by Matt Osterman.[27]
- Between Us (2016) as Henry, directed by Rafael Palacio Illingworth.[28]
- Thumper (2017) as Jimmy (minor role), directed by Jordan Ross.
- A Tourist's Guide to Love (2023) as John, directed by Steven K. Tsuchida.[29]
- Little Death (2024) as Jayson (minor role), directed by Jack Begert.[30]