Ben Folds

Acting

Ben Folds

Born September 12, 1966 · Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA (age 59)

Benjamin Scott "Ben" Folds (born September 12, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and the former frontman and pianist of the alternative rock band Ben Folds Five. He now performs as a solo artist and collaborates with many other musicians.

Known For

Over the HedgeOver the Hedge · 2006
Over the Hedge
6.62006
MovieAdventureAnimation
A scheming raccoon fools a mismatched family of forest creatures into helping him repay a debt of food, by invading the new suburban sprawl that popped up while they were hibernating – and learns a lesson about family himself.
Hoodwinked!Hoodwinked! · 2005
Hoodwinked!
6.32005
MovieAnimationComedy
Little Red Riding Hood: A classic story, but there's more to every tale than meets the eye. Before you judge a book by its cover, you've got to flip through the pages. In the re-telling of this classic fable, the story begins at the end of the tale and winds its way back. Chief Grizzly and Detective Bill Stork investigate a domestic disturbance at Granny's cottage, involving a karate-kicking Red Riding Hood, a sarcastic wolf and an oafish Woodsman.
100 Girls100 Girls · 2000
100 Girls
5.72000
MovieComedyDrama
Matthew, a college freshman, meets his dream girl in a dorm elevator during a blackout. He never sees her face, but instantly falls in love. In the morning, the power is restored, but the "dream girl" has vanished. All Matthew knows is that she lives in an all-girls dorm. He sets out on a semester-long journey to find his mystery girl among a hundred female suspects. Could it be Wendy? Dora? Arlene? Patty? Cynthia? Or the 95 other girls, any of whom could have been in that elevator with Matthew.
Snoopy Presents: A Summer MusicalSnoopy Presents: A Summer Musical · 2025
Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical
7.62025
MovieAnimationFamily
Music and glee fill the air as Charlie Brown and the gang head off to summer camp. First-timer Sally doesn't get what all the hype is about. But when the camp may be forced to close, they team up to save it so more kids can make their own special memories.
Burt Bacharach: One Amazing NightBurt Bacharach: One Amazing Night · 1998
Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night
9.01998
MovieMusicTV Movie
One Amazing Night is a 1998 live tribute show performed by artists such as Dionne Warwick, Elvis Costello, Luther Vandross, Sheryl Crow and others to honor the music of Burt Bacharach. It was recorded live at the Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City with Bacharach himself conducting the orchestra and playing the piano.
Misery Loves ComedyMisery Loves Comedy · 2015
Misery Loves Comedy
6.02015
MovieComedyDocumentary
Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad—take on this question, sharing anecdotes and insights with lively enthusiasm.
Temple of ArtTemple of Art · 2018
Temple of Art
2018
MovieDocumentary
A documentary that explores what it means to be an artist and why it's important to pursue your passion- even in the face of failure.
Handsome: A Netflix Mystery MovieHandsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie · 2017
Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie
5.32017
MovieComedy
LA homicide detective Gene Handsome's knack for solving mysteries is matched only by his inability to make sense of his own problems.

Movies

Over the HedgeOver the Hedge · 2006
Over the Hedge
6.62006
MovieAdventureAnimation
A scheming raccoon fools a mismatched family of forest creatures into helping him repay a debt of food, by invading the new suburban sprawl that popped up while they were hibernating – and learns a lesson about family himself.
Hoodwinked!Hoodwinked! · 2005
Hoodwinked!
6.32005
MovieAnimationComedy
Little Red Riding Hood: A classic story, but there's more to every tale than meets the eye. Before you judge a book by its cover, you've got to flip through the pages. In the re-telling of this classic fable, the story begins at the end of the tale and winds its way back. Chief Grizzly and Detective Bill Stork investigate a domestic disturbance at Granny's cottage, involving a karate-kicking Red Riding Hood, a sarcastic wolf and an oafish Woodsman.
100 Girls100 Girls · 2000
100 Girls
5.72000
MovieComedyDrama
Matthew, a college freshman, meets his dream girl in a dorm elevator during a blackout. He never sees her face, but instantly falls in love. In the morning, the power is restored, but the "dream girl" has vanished. All Matthew knows is that she lives in an all-girls dorm. He sets out on a semester-long journey to find his mystery girl among a hundred female suspects. Could it be Wendy? Dora? Arlene? Patty? Cynthia? Or the 95 other girls, any of whom could have been in that elevator with Matthew.
Snoopy Presents: A Summer MusicalSnoopy Presents: A Summer Musical · 2025
Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical
7.62025
MovieAnimationFamily
Music and glee fill the air as Charlie Brown and the gang head off to summer camp. First-timer Sally doesn't get what all the hype is about. But when the camp may be forced to close, they team up to save it so more kids can make their own special memories.
Burt Bacharach: One Amazing NightBurt Bacharach: One Amazing Night · 1998
Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night
9.01998
MovieMusicTV Movie
One Amazing Night is a 1998 live tribute show performed by artists such as Dionne Warwick, Elvis Costello, Luther Vandross, Sheryl Crow and others to honor the music of Burt Bacharach. It was recorded live at the Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City with Bacharach himself conducting the orchestra and playing the piano.
Misery Loves ComedyMisery Loves Comedy · 2015
Misery Loves Comedy
6.02015
MovieComedyDocumentary
Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad—take on this question, sharing anecdotes and insights with lively enthusiasm.
Temple of ArtTemple of Art · 2018
Temple of Art
2018
MovieDocumentary
A documentary that explores what it means to be an artist and why it's important to pursue your passion- even in the face of failure.
Handsome: A Netflix Mystery MovieHandsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie · 2017
Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie
5.32017
MovieComedy
LA homicide detective Gene Handsome's knack for solving mysteries is matched only by his inability to make sense of his own problems.
Snoopy Presents: It's the Small Things, Charlie BrownSnoopy Presents: It's the Small Things, Charlie Brown · 2022
Snoopy Presents: It's the Small Things, Charlie Brown
7.32022
MovieAnimationFamily
Charlie Brown is determined to win the big baseball game. But things turn into a fiasco right before the matchup, when Sally bonds with a little flower on the pitcher's mound and vows to protect it at all costs.
Tim Minchin: Apart Together Live At Trackdown StudiosTim Minchin: Apart Together Live At Trackdown Studios · 2020
Tim Minchin: Apart Together Live At Trackdown Studios
9.02020
MovieMusic
Tim will perform the entirety of his new album, Apart Together, in a one-off concert at the iconic Trackdown Studios to celebrate the record’s general release. Featuring extraordinary guest musicians, 6 cameras, 11 songs, and whatever pours out of Tim’s brain in between.
The Day the Music StoppedThe Day the Music Stopped · 2024
The Day the Music Stopped
6.02024
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Examines the decade-long struggle of independent music venues and the creative class they support against developers and concert promoter Live Nation. Taking place in Nashville, Tennessee, dubbed “Music City USA”, the story is depicted through the lens of Exit/In, one of the nation’s most historic independent venues. The club’s owner/operator Chris Cobb, the musicians who perform there, and political allies work together to save the club from imminent corporate takeover.
Cold TurkeyCold Turkey · 2013
Cold Turkey
3.02013
MovieDrama
Thanksgiving get-together for the eccentric Turner clan goes from bad to worse when estranged daughter Nina makes a surprise visit home for the first time in 15 years. Nina clashes with her stepmother Deborah, and sister, Lindsay, while half-brother Jacob tries to keep a massive gambling debt a secret. Meanwhile, family patriarch Poppy has his own dramatic news to share. “Cold Turkey” is a black comedy about how – despite our best efforts – we all eventually turn into our parents.
Ben Folds Five: Freaking OutBen Folds Five: Freaking Out · 1999
Ben Folds Five: Freaking Out
8.01999
MovieMusicDocumentary
Some artists have put on a spectacular performance, while others have put on an infamous one; Ben Folds Five managed to do both in one show.
Live at the ChapelLive at the Chapel · 2002
Live at the Chapel
2002
MovieMusic
Over the years a series of remarkable shows have been played out at a small renovated chapel in the heart of Melbourne’s shopping precinct. Live at the Chapel captures that special-venue energy — where every thrashed chord, broken string, splash of sweat and murmured aside is visible and audible. The DVD features a dynamic lineup of international and Australian artists delivering live performances in front of an intimate crowd, bringing the raw excitement of live rock and pop to home-viewing.
William Shatner's Gonzo BalletWilliam Shatner's Gonzo Ballet · 2009
William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet
4.52009
MovieDocumentary
On a cold night in Milwaukee high art meets pop culture as award winning choreographer Margo Sappington (OH! CALCUTTA!, BILLBOARDS) premieres her latest ballet, "Common People", set to the music of William Shatner and Ben Folds from their album, Has Been. GONZO BALLET explores the genesis of this unique artistic collaboration by fusing the music, poetry, and dance of "Common People" with interviews of the creators, dancers, and audience members.
We Cause ScenesWe Cause Scenes · 2014
We Cause Scenes
7.02014
Movie
The extraordinary story of a group of twenty-somethings who seized the streets of New York, transforming the meaning of comedy, performance and art through forming “Improv Everywhere,” a prank collective ten years in the making.
The Musical Mind: A Portrait in ProcessThe Musical Mind: A Portrait in Process · 2023
The Musical Mind: A Portrait in Process
2023
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Sparked by the impending 25th anniversary of the Academy award-winning film Shine, this documentary explores the power of the musical brain. Featuring exclusive, intimate footage of superstar international musicians in their private worlds, it opens an intriguing portal into the musical mind.
It All Begins with a Song: The Story of the Nashville SongwriterIt All Begins with a Song: The Story of the Nashville Songwriter · 2019
It All Begins with a Song: The Story of the Nashville Songwriter
5.02019
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Everyone knows Elvis Presley’s In the Ghetto and A Little Less Conversation. But who wrote those songs? That was Mac Davis, and almost no one has heard of him. He shares this fate with dozens of other songwriters who have been responsible for massive hits. Coincidentally, many of them live in Nashville, Tennessee – though this documentary reveals that isn’t quite as accidental as it seems.
Follow My Voice: With the Music of HedwigFollow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig · 2006
Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig
6.62006
MovieDocumentary
One record producer, the creators of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" and top indie rock artists come together to create a tribute album benefiting the Hetrick-Martin Institute, home of the Harvey Milk School- the first accredited high school in the country for LGBTQ youth. "Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig" weaves the compelling, courageous stories of four students at this controversial school with a unique chronicle of the yearlong creation of "Wig in a Box," the album whose songs poignantly echo these teens' struggles and aspirations. Through a dramatic and vibrant combination of verite documentation, student video diaries and rare in-studio scenes of artists recording tracks, "Follow My Voice" offers a powerful and poignant look at this unlikely intersection of youth, gender and rock. Includes studio sessions from Yoko Ono, Rufus Wainwright, The Bens, The Breeders, Yo La Tengo, John Cameron Mitchell, They Might Be Giants and more.
Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and LoveRingo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love · 2014
Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love
6.02014
MovieMusicDocumentary
My Name's Ben Folds: I Play PianoMy Name's Ben Folds: I Play Piano · 2023
My Name's Ben Folds: I Play Piano
2023
MovieDocumentaryMusic
A symphonic concert spectacle featuring rock maestro Ben Folds with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, combining the power of orchestral grandeur with the intimacy of close contact with the musicians. Audience participation peaks as Folds achieves the extraordinary feat of inducing the crowd to sing a choral refrain in three-part harmony. Interwoven with Folds’ personal narratives of the inspirations for his songs, the film transforms enthralling live performance into a unique portal revealing the creativity of the song writing process.
Ben Folds: The Making of Songs for SilvermanBen Folds: The Making of Songs for Silverman · 2005
Ben Folds: The Making of Songs for Silverman
2005
MovieDocumentaryMusic
A documentary on the making of 'Songs for Silverman' (2005), the second solo studio album by the American singer-songwriter Ben Folds.
Ben Folds Five: Spare ReelsBen Folds Five: Spare Reels · 1998
Ben Folds Five: Spare Reels
8.01998
MovieDocumentaryMusic
A 45 minute film which contains live performances and clips of the band in various and random situations. It also contains clips of Ben Folds Five during the studio sessions for their then-upcoming album, The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner.
Ben Folds LiveBen Folds Live · 2002
Ben Folds Live
2002
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Ben Folds is at his best on stage with only a grand piano for company. He is a compelling showman who's blessed with an unforced charm that complements the anger and melancholy that informs most of his songs.

TV Shows

The Late Show with Stephen ColbertThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert · 2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6.12015
SeriesComedy
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.
The Kelly Clarkson ShowThe Kelly Clarkson Show · 2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show
6.32019
Series
Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live · 1975
Saturday Night Live
6.91975
SeriesComedy
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live! · 2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.32003
SeriesComedy
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.
BillionsBillions · 2016
Billions
7.82016
SeriesDrama
Shrewd, savvy U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades and the brilliant, ambitious hedge fund king Bobby "Axe" Axelrod are on an explosive collision course, with each using all of his considerable smarts, power and influence to outmaneuver the other. The stakes are in the billions in this timely, provocative series.
Late Night with Conan O'BrienLate Night with Conan O'Brien · 1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
7.31993
SeriesComedy
Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.
CommunityCommunity · 2009
Community
8.02009
SeriesComedy
Follow the lives of a group of students at what is possibly the world’s worst community college in the fictional locale of Greendale, Colorado.
NPR Tiny Desk ConcertsNPR Tiny Desk Concerts · 2008
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
7.02008
Series
Intimate musical performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.
GMTVGMTV · 1993
GMTV
5.81993
Series
GMTV is the name of the national Channel 3 breakfast television contractor/licensee, broadcasting in the United Kingdom from 1 January 1993 to 3 September 2010. It became a wholly owned subsidiary of ITV plc in November 2009. Shortly after, ITV plc announced the programme would end. The final edition of GMTV was broadcast on 3 September 2010.
Drunk HistoryDrunk History · 2013
Drunk History
6.82013
SeriesComedy
Historical reenactments from A-list talent as told by inebriated storytellers. A unique take on the familiar and less familiar people and events from America's great past as great moments in history are retold with unforgettable results.
Comedy Bang! Bang!Comedy Bang! Bang! · 2012
Comedy Bang! Bang!
6.32012
SeriesComedy
Based on Scott Aukerman’s popular podcast of the same name, COMEDY BANG! BANG! cleverly riffs on the well-known format of the late night talk show, infusing celebrity appearances and comedy sketches with a tinge of the surreal. In each episode, Aukerman engages his guests with unfiltered and improvisational lines of questioning, punctuated by banter and beats provided by bandleader, one-man musical mastermind Reggie Watts, to reinvent the traditional celebrity interview. Packed with character cameos, filmic shorts, sketches and games set amongst an off-beat world, COMEDY BANG! BANG! delivers thirty minutes of absurd laugh-loaded fun featuring some of the biggest names in comedy.
Austin City LimitsAustin City Limits · 1975
Austin City Limits
6.31975
SeriesDocumentary
Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.
Space Ghost Coast to CoastSpace Ghost Coast to Coast · 1994
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
7.81994
SeriesAnimationComedy
A cartoon superhero interacts with live guests via his television set in this parody talk show based on 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Space Ghost.
You're the WorstYou're the Worst · 2014
You're the Worst
7.42014
SeriesComedyDrama
Narcissistic, brash, and self-destructive Jimmy Shive-Overly thinks all relationships are doomed. Cynical, people-pleasing, and stubborn Gretchen Cutler knows that relationships aren't for her. So when they meet at a wedding, it's only natural that the two of them go home together.
Best Week EverBest Week Ever · 2004
Best Week Ever
5.92004
SeriesComedy
Best Week Ever is a weekly television program on the United States cable/satellite network VH1. It started airing in 2004 and was put on hiatus in the summer of 2009. In January 2010, it was announced that the show was cancelled. On August 3, 2012, VH1 announced the return of Best Week Ever. New weekly episodes began January 18, 2013. On the show, comedians analyze the previous week's developments in pop culture, including recent happenings in entertainment and celebrity gossip. The show's tagline is, "It's everything you love, everything you missed, and all the stuff you need to see again."
The WildsThe Wilds · 2020
The Wilds
7.62020
SeriesMysteryDrama
A group of teen girls from different backgrounds must fight for survival after a plane crash strands them on a deserted island. The castaways both clash and bond as they learn more about each other, the secrets they keep, and the traumas they've all endured. But there’s just one twist… these girls did not end up on this island by accident.
I Love the '70s: Volume 2I Love the '70s: Volume 2 · 2006
I Love the '70s: Volume 2
2006
SeriesDocumentary
I Love the '70s: Volume 2 is a television mini-series in the I Love the... series presented by VH1. The sequel to I Love the '70s, it premiered on VH1 July 10, 2006 until July 14, 2006, airing at 8pm and 9pm ET each night.
The Sing-OffThe Sing-Off · 2009
The Sing-Off
4.72009
Series
Featuring the country's best a cappella groups performing popular songs like you've never heard them before. There's no lip-synching, backup bands or safety net. They'll be singing for America's vote, with the winner walking away with the ultimate prize - a Sony Music recording contract and $100,000.
Live from Daryl's HouseLive from Daryl's House · 2007
Live from Daryl's House
9.02007
Series
Daryl Hall collaborates with both established artists and newcomers to the music scene, performing with them in his own home.