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Ben Giroux and the cast of Phoenix Theatre's production of Neil Simon's Rumors. The production took place in downtown Phoenix, Arizona during the summer of 2002. Giroux was later awarded The Best Comedic Actor of The Year Award by Max McQueen, Arizona's renowned theatre critic. |
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| "The wild-eyed intensity of Al Pacino, the razor-sharp timing of Groucho Marx, and the manic energy of Robin Williams" |
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| Review by: |
Max McQueen |
| Publication: |
GetOut Magazine |
| Play Reviewed: |
Neil Simon's Rumors |
| Theatre: |
Phoenix Theatre |
| Date: |
August 9, 2002 |
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Want to see a star being born? Rush to "Rumors" at Phoenix College to see Ben Giroux. We'd heard rumors that this East Valley young man is as funny as all get out. It's true. Giroux is the best homegrown comedic actor we've seen in 20 years, since Bob Sorensen's bow. It's easy to be great in well-crafted roles in well-written plays. But Neil Simon offers neither to Giroux in "Rumors," the playwright's nod to "Noises Off," Michael Frayne's British madcap comedy. Giroux is one-eighth of an ensemble of four Long Island couples gathered for a 10th anniversary party.
With the wild-eyed intensity of Al Pacino, the razor-sharp timing of Groucho Marx, and the manic energy of Robin Williams, Giroux seizes his money-mad accountant and turns him into a human pitbull. We're suprized director David Chorley doesn't have him on a leash. It's up to Giroux to make sense of the evenings outrageous proceedings. And so Giroux takes a deep breath, dives in, and with lightening speed runs through the whole bloody mess with a split-second delivery that would leave a tobacco auctioneer green with envy. He left Friday's playgoers double checking the name of the human hurricane that took their breath away. It's Ben Giroux. Remember it. Giroux has all the makings of major show business talent. That's no lie. |
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Ben Giroux with Paul Pierce shooting The Rules for Starting Over for Fox and the Farrelly Brothers in April 2007 on location in Boston. |
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| "Stands around 5 feet, 2 inches...amusing!" |
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| Publication: |
The Boston Herald |
| Shoot: |
The Rules for Starting Over |
| Director: |
The Farrelly Brothers |
| Date: |
April 1, 2007 |
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| ...At halftime, Celtics captain Paul Pierce suited up and, accompanied by forward Ryan Gomes, got into the TV act by saying a few words - and belly-bumping the faux Lucky, played by Ben Giroux. The actor stands around 5 feet, 2 inches, so it was rather amusing. During the game, Giroux was nearly called for a technical when he spent a little too much time hamming it up on the court during one of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ third-quarter time-outs. |
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Ben Giroux as Public Enemy Number Thirteen, Moonface Martin, in USC's Spring 2005 Production of Anything Goes. Giroux later received the John Ritter Memorial Comedy Award for this role. |
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| "Physical humor...Expert timing!" |
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| Review by: |
Andrew Weil |
| Publication: |
The Daily Trojan |
| Play Reviewed: |
Anything Goes |
| Theatre: |
USC Theatre |
| Date: |
April 5, 2005 |
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| ...Ben Giroux's performance as Moonface Martin shines through in any scene he's featured in. Using a mixture of physical humor and expert timing, Giroux was easily the most energetic and enjoyable part of the evening. |
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Ben Giroux as Lenny Ganz in Neil Simon's Rumors presented by Phoenix Theatre. Giroux was awarded The Best Comedic Actor of The Year Award by Max McQueen of GetOut Magazine. |
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| "Over-the-top Bravado...Funny!" |
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| Review by: |
Mark Turbin |
| Publication: |
Goldfish Publishers |
| Play Reviewed: |
Neil Simon's Rumors |
| Theatre: |
Phoenix Theatre |
| Date: |
August 10, 2002 |
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| ...A group of talented youngsters who are filled with boundless energy. Ben Giroux plays the emotional accountant Lenny with an over-the-top bravado that is the source of many a funny moment. I recommend your supporting this show while enjoying a showcase of future Phoenix comedians. |
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Ben Giroux as J.B. Biggley in Phoenix Theatre's production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. After this performance, Giroux began his acting career in Los Angeles. |
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| "Gifted Comedian... Phenominal Timing!" |
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| Review by: |
Mark Turbin |
| Publication: |
Goldfish Publishers |
| Play Reviewed: |
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying |
| Theatre: |
Phoenix Theatre |
| Date: |
July 19, 2003 |
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| ...Ben Giroux's company President J.B. Biggley and his steno pool hot-patootie Hedy (Beth Reynolds) are side-splitting. Utilizing both his short stature and her curves, Mr. Harper is able to add a slew of sight gags that are priceless. Mr. Giroux is also a gifted comedian, and his timing is phenomenal, while Ms. Reynolds uses her lithe legs to dance men into a stupor. The remainder of the ensemble is uniformly excellent. |
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| Ben Giroux is the Executive Producer of a new, original musical comedy - Invasion! The Musical. He also performs in the production, which runs from August 18th - September 23rd at the Hudson Backstage Theatre in Hollywood. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 7pm. For tickets and more information, visit the official site: www.InvasionTheMusical.com |
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Ben Giroux's Farrelly Brothers Pilot has been picked up by the Fox network for the 2007 Season. Read more here. |
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Ben Giroux has finished shooting the pilot episode for the new Farrelly brothers Fox TV comedy, "Unhitched." Pictured: Ben Giroux and Paul Pierce courtside at the Boston Garden during the film shoot, April 1, 2007. More information to come. |
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Theatrical Representation:
Origin Talent Agency
4705 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Suite 306
Studio City, CA 91607
Agent Contact: Marc Chancer
Phone: 818-487-1800 |
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Commercial Representation:
Commercials Unlimited
190 N. Canon Dr., Suite 302
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Agent Contact: Richard Reiner
Phone: 310-278-5123 |
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| Ben Giroux is currently seeking management and voice-over representation. |
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Ben Giroux's MySpace Headquarters |
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Ben Giroux's listing on the Internet Movie Database |
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Voice Over Services on Voice123.com |
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