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Giroux Records Two National Radio Commercials for ESPN

Ben — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:25:08 +0000

Ben Giroux has recorded two new ESPNu spots that are running nationally, promoting ESPN college apparel. To hear the two new radio commercials and all of Giroux’s other national radio work, check out the Voice Over Section.

Giroux Books Starring Role of “QT”, a new MySpace web series from director Jay Torres (”Desperate Housewives”)

Ben — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 02:16:45 +0000

Ben Giroux has booked and shot the first three episodes of The Lost Archives of Quincy ‘The Teacup’ Taylor, a new web series. Giroux plays Quincy Taylor, the starring role, playing opposite of Andre Ware (Die Hard, Grey’s Anatomy) and rapper Coolio. Directed by Desperate Housewives director Jay Torres, the show is produced by RDF USA and will be exclusively distributed by MySpace.

Pictured: (left photo) Ben Giroux on set as 70’s detective Quincy Taylor. (right photo) Max Benator (RDF Head of Digital Media), Ben Giroux, Jay Torres (Executive Producer and Director), and Patrick Agans (RDF Manager of Digital Media).

Ben Giroux Joins AFTRA

Ben — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:33:37 +0000

Ben 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 Books ‘Blimpie’ Radio Commercial

Ben — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:52:29 +0000

Ben Giroux has just booked a new Blimpie radio commercial for the national sandwich chain.

Giroux’s voice can now be heard on three running commercials across the country for McDonalds, Sonic, and Blimpie.

To hear additional voice-over clips from Ben Giroux, check out the Voice-Over Section for demo reels and past work.

Giroux Books National ‘McDonalds’ Radio Commercial

Ben — Fri, 30 May 2008 23:16:13 +0000

Ben Giroux has booked a new national McDonalds radio commercial. The new ad campaign will air across the country on multiple stations for the fast food giant, featuring Ben Giroux’s voice.

To hear additional voice-over clips from Ben Giroux, check out the Voice-Over Section for demo reels and past work.

Giroux Books ‘Sonic’ Radio Commercial

Ben — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:42:52 +0000

Ben Giroux has booked a new radio spot for Sonic: America’s Drive-In. The national hamburger franchise will feature Giroux’s voice on their latest commercial, coming soon to a radio near you!

To hear additional voice-over clips from Ben Giroux, check out the Voice-Over Section for demo reels and past work.

Giroux Signs with Impact Artists Group for Management

Ben — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:22:31 +0000

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’s Guest-Starring Pilot Episode of ‘UnHitched’ to Air on Fox, March 2nd, 9:30 p.m. ET/PT

Ben — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:30:23 +0000

Ben Giroux will play Rashida Jones’ new boyfriend on The Farrelly Brother’s pilot episode of Fox’s mid-season comedy, UnHitched. The guest-starring episode will air during Fox primetime, Sunday March 2nd, 2008 at 9:30 pm ET/PT. Tune in!

For more information on UnHitched, check out www.fox.com/unhitched

Giroux Cast in Indie Movie ‘The Dead Guy’ with Brian Van Holt, Wee Man, and Danny Trejo

Ben — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:20:20 +0000

Ben Giroux has been cast in a new independent film starring Brian Van Holt (Black Hawk Down, S.W.A.T., Windtalkers), Wee Man (Jackass), and Danny Trejo (Grindhouse, From Dusk Till Dawn, Anchorman). Production on The Dead Guy begins in mid-February and wraps at the end of March 2008.

Giroux Meets ‘Three Stooges’ Icon

Ben — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 08:26:06 +0000

Ben Giroux met Joan Howard Maurer, the daughter of The Three Stooges’ Moe Howard, at the 10th Annual Three Stooges Film Festival. Giroux’s biggest comedic role models are the Stooges, and many of his performances have been modeled after the late comic geniuses. Maurer has written several books about her father and appeared in some of the Stooges’ short films as a young girl. The event took place at the famed Alex Theatre in Glendale, California.