BIOGRAPHY

Acclaimed stand-up comedian, Ben Bailey is the most desired cabbie in New York. He was the host of the highly successful shows “Cash Cab” and “Cash Cab: After Dark” on the Discovery Channel. He was singled out by publications such as Entertainment Weekly, who put Ben on their MUST LIST in 2006, People magazine who said “All Hail Cash Cab,” and the New York Post. In fact, “Cash Cab” has gained such a following that he received a Daytime Emmy nomination for “Outstanding Game Show Host.” Ben has appeared at the Aspen Comedy Arts Festival, the Edinburgh Festival as well as the Masters show at the Montreal Just for Laughs festival. Ben was also a “Star Search” semi-finalist in 2003 and was an audience favorite where 16.2 million people saw him perform. Ben has also guest starred on numerous television comedies and dramas such as: “The Knights of Prosperity,” “Hope & Faith,” “Law and Order SVU,” and “Mad TV,” as well as a recurring role on “One Life To Live.” Some television highlights of Ben’s career include his own Comedy Central Presents Special, and performances and interviews on shows such as: “The Tonight show with Jay Leno,” the “Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn,” “Last Call with Carson Daly,” “Comedy Central’s Premium Blend,” “The World Stands Up,” and “Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn.” Still performing stand-up around the country, Ben Bailey is the perfect MC or performer for any event.

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