| Ben Green | |
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| Born | Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Genres | Sketch comedy |
| Influences | Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, Chris Morris, Ricky Gervais, Steve Coogan, Armando Iannucci, Gary Shandling, Joan Rivers, etc. |
| Notable works and roles | "Punch Me I Won't Sue" - YOBI Laugh Winner |
| Website | Ben's Website |
Ben Rufus Green is a comedian from Canterbury, Kent, England who primarily creates sketch comedy videos. His work can be seen on YOBI.tv, Funny or Die, YouTube, and MySpace. His alias on these websites is greensville.
Green has been writing and acting in sketches since 2006.[1]
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Green received his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Media Drama in 1998 with Honours from the University of Glamorgan. He also served in the British Territorial Army for one year.[2]
In 2009, Green won the YOBI Laugh contest from YOBI.tv's first season for his entry "Punch Me I Won't Sue".[3] Ben won $10,000.00 USD and tickets for two to the premiere of "The Informant!" starring Matt Damon as well as access to an after party and VIP tickets to the taping of the Late Show with David Letterman.[4] Green is the co-star with Jersey Shore's Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino of the YOBI.tv "Random Talent" webseries.
| Year | Role/Type | Company | Production |
| 2007 | Television - Watchdog | BBC | Alan Holland |
| 2007 | Television - History Hunters | BBC | Seb Illis |
| 2008 | Television - History Hunters | BBC | Seb Illis |
| 2008 | Interviewer/Commercial | Burger King | Colin Gregg |
| 2009 | Chauffeur/Short Film | Xmas Eve Productions | Xmas Eve Productions |
| 2009 | Commercial | Virgin Trains | Partizan |
| 2009 | Short Film | Hands Solo | UK Film Council [5] |
| 2009 | Television - Grumpy Guide to Christmas | BBC | Pip Banyard |
| 2010 | Commercial | Halifax | Smith and Sons |
| 2010 | Television - Sherlock - A Study in Pink | BBC | Paul McGuigan |
| 2010 | Television - Grumpy Old School Days | BBC | Pip Banyard |