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Ben Giroux Joins AFTRA

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008 | No Comments | News, Voice-Over 

aftra.jpgBen Giroux has now joined the The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), the union representing professional actors, dancers, singers, and broadcasters.  Giroux is also a member of the Screen Actors Guild and Equity-eligible.

For union affiliations and credits, please see Ben Giroux’s resume.

Giroux Signs with Impact Artists Group for Management

Friday, March 7th, 2008 | No Comments | News 

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Ben Giroux has signed with Peter Kluge at Impact Artists Group, LLC for personal management.  Kluge joins Giroux’s representation team of Marc Chancer from Origin Talent (Theatrical Rep), Richard Reiner from Commercials Unlimited (Commercial Rep), and Jeff Danis from DPN (Voice-Over Rep).

Giroux Wraps Two Short Films for Broadcaster Briefs

Friday, December 22nd, 2006 | No Comments | News, Film 

Ben Giroux has just completed two new comedic short films, “Second Coming” and “Big Bongs for Jesus,” for Broadcaster Briefs.  The internet sketch-comedy company is a new start-up faction of parent company Broadcaster.com.  The site is slated to launch in early February with new comedic original content featuring Ben Giroux.  Check back soon to see the two new films.

Giroux signs with The Tisherman Agency for Voice-Over

Tuesday, January 31st, 2006 | 1 Comment | News 
Ben Giroux is now represented for voice-over by The Tisherman Agency, with agent Kevin Motley. Giroux specializes in character voices for film, television, and radio. To book Ben Giroux for a voice-over job, please contact The Tisherman Agency at 323-850-6767.

Giroux plays lead in Center Theatre Group’s production of Dead End; Lands Commercial and Theatrical Representation

Wednesday, October 12th, 2005 | No Comments | News, Theatre 
Ben Giroux played the principle role of Milty in Center Theatre Group’s production of Sydney Kingsley’s 1935 classic play, Dead End. This was the first CTG production under new artistic director, Michael Ritchie. Giroux played opposite of Jeremy Sisto (Clueless, Six Feet Under), Tom Everett Scott (That Thing You Do), Katheryn Hahn (Anchorman, Crossing Jordan), and Ricky Ullman (Phil of the Future).

After his three performances, Ben landed representation commercially with Commercials Unlimited. His agent is Richard Reiner. He also landed theatrical representation with Origin Talent, represented by agent Marc Chancer.

With a 3.1 million dollar budget for the show, Dead End featured 10,000 gallons of water in the orchestra pit simulating New York’s East River, as well as a five-story set. Housed in the famous Ahmanson Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, Dead End ran for sixty shows.

Best Comedic Performance of the Year Garners the Prestegious John Ritter Comedy Award for 2005

Thursday, May 5th, 2005 | No Comments | News 

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Actress Amy Yasbeck

After playing the role of gangster Moonface Martin in USC’s spring 2005 production of Anything Goes, Ben Giroux was awarded the prestegious John Ritter Memorial Comedy Award for the Best Comedic Performance of 2005 - in honor of the late comedian and USC alum.Actress Amy Yasbeck presented the award at the annual theatre awards gala / banquet held in the Bing Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Dean Madeline Puzo and the USC Theatre Faculty were also in attendance.


 
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Ben and Burman
Ben Giroux is the executive producer and star of a new series, Ben and Burman. The show is the first project of Giroux's production company, Oh Wow Productions. The series is deep in post-production after shooting 12 episodes this summer, and is currently being shopped to major networks and production companies. Check out www.benandburman.com to sign up for information on the pending series release!
Lost Archives of Quincy Taylor
Ben Giroux has booked and shot the starring role of a new MySpace web series, The Lost Archives of Quincy Taylor. Giroux plays opposite of rapper Coolio, and the show is directed by Desperate Housewives director Jay Torres. Produced by RDF USA, the show will debue on MySpace TV very soon.
National Voice-Over Spots
Ben Giroux's voice is currently airing nationally on the radio for three food giants: McDonalds, Sonic, and Blimpie.
The Farrelly Bro's 'Unhitched'
Ben Giroux recently finished shooting the pilot episode for the new Farrelly Brothers comedy, Unhitched. The show has been picked up by Fox for the Spring 2008 season, and will air on March 2nd. Giroux guest-stars as the new boyfriend of Rashida Jones (The Office) and hams it up with the Bostin Celtics' Paul Pierce in the episode. For more information about the show, check out: Fox's Official Unhitched Page.
Psych
Ben Giroux recently guest-starred on the second season of the USA Network's hit comedy, Psych, starring James Roday and Dulé Hill. Giroux played Jimmy Nicholas, long-time child-hood bully of the fellas'. The episode, titled And Down the Stretch Comes Murder, shot in Vancouver, Canada for two weeks and originally aired on August 10th, 2007. For more information about Giroux's episode, production stills, and video clips, check out: The USA Network's Psych Website
Invasion! The Musical
Ben Giroux was the Executive Producer of a new, hit, musical comedy this summer. Invasion! The Musical had a professional six-week run at the prestigious Hudson Backstage Theatre in Hollywood, featured celebrity guest narrator Gilbert Gottfried, and garnered rave reviews from LA Weekly, the The Los Angeles Times, and Variety. Frontiers Magazine called Giroux's show "Startlingly well-produced." For more information about the show, press photos, audio clips, and cast biograpies, check out: www.InvasionTheMusical.com
 
 
 
Management:
Impact Artists Group, LLC
244 North California Street, 1st Floor
Burbank, CA 91505
Manager Contact: Peter Kluge
Phone: 818-753-4040
Theatrical Representation:
Origin Talent Agency
4705 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Suite 306
Studio City, CA 91607
Agent Contact: Marc Chancer
Phone: 818-487-1800
Commercial Representation:
Commercials Unlimited
190 N. Canon Dr., Suite 302
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Agent Contact: Richard Reiner
Phone: 310-278-5123
Voice-Over Representation:
DPN - Danis Panaro Nist
9201 W. Olympic Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Agent Contact: Jeff Danis
Phone: 310-432-7800
Ben Giroux on IMDB
A professional list of Ben Giroux's TV and Film Credits, Rep. Info, and Photos.
Audio Demos on Voice123
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Actors Access Profile
Resume, Photos, Video Clips, and Professional Casting.
LA Casting Profile
Resume, Photos, Video Clips, and Professional Casting.
MySpace Headquarters
The Official Ben Giroux MySpace Website.
 
 
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