Ben Roy was born on June 18,1979 and is an American comedian and musician originally from Winthrop, Maine, who now lives in Denver, Colorado.
12 Facts About Ben Roy
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Heavily tattooed, and known for his "spittle-flecked rants" on stage, Roy has been compared to Bill Hicks and Lewis Black.
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Ben Roy is a member of The Grawlix, a trio of Denver comedians who produce a monthly live comedy show and web series.
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Ben Roy is a singer who has fronted several Denver-area punk rock bands.
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Ben Roy started in the world of standup comedy when he entered a Comedy Works new talent night in early 2004.
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Ben Roy has been selected to perform at the Boston Comedy Festival, the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, the Aspen Rooftop Comedy Festival, and the MTV Comedy Showcase.
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Ben Roy recorded his third standup album on March 8 and March 11,2015 at Comedy Works.
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Early on in his comedy career, Ben Roy met fellow Denver comedians Andrew Orvedahl and Adam Cayton-Holland.
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Ben Roy has said he's been in "16 or 17 bands since the age of 16," including Denver punk bands 29th Street Disciples and The Fire Drills.
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Ben Roy started his musical career as the original singer of the 90s band Dishwalla.
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Ben Roy was married to photographer Crystal Allen for 19 years.
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Ben Roy has been vocal about his struggle with alcoholism and has been sober since 2010.