Age, Biography and Wiki
Ben Kissel (Benjamin Grant Kissel) was born on 21 July, 1981 in Fargo, North Dakota, is an American actor, author, comedian. Discover Ben Kissel's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 42 years old?
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Benjamin Grant Kissel |
Occupation |
Actor · Comedian |
Age |
42 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
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21 July 1981 |
Birthday |
21 July |
Birthplace |
Fargo, North Dakota |
Nationality |
North Dakota
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 42 years old group.
Ben Kissel Height, Weight & Measurements
At 42 years old, Ben Kissel height is 6'7" .
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6'7" |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Ben Kissel Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ben Kissel worth at the age of 42 years old? Ben Kissel’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from North Dakota. We have estimated Ben Kissel's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Actor |
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Timeline
Benjamin Grant Kissel (born July 21, 1981) is an American podcaster, comedian, actor, and television personality.
He created The Last Podcast on the Left in which he discussed serial killers, dark history, and true crime stories.
He also created Roundtable of Gentlemen and Abe Lincoln’s Top Hat where he discussed current events and politics with rotating guests.
Benjamin Grant Kissel was born in Fargo North Dakota on July 21, 1981.
He is the son of a German immigrant father, Bengt Kissel who along with his mother, Laura, raised him in a deeply religious home.
Ben was the youngest of three boys and was raised in a controversial church called Daystar.
The family eventually moved to Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
His parents were very politically active in the church and Pro-Life movement with family dynamics being complicated by the fact that his two older brothers were gay and the family was frequently taking in foster children.
Following high school, Ben attended UW-Stout where he began doing stand-up comedy at nineteen.
He transferred to UW-Milwaukee, eventually graduating with a degree in Political Science.
In 2006 Kissel moved to Brooklyn, New York to continue his career in comedy.
During his time in New York, he had many odd jobs with the most permanent one being that of a dog nanny.
Ben began doing a show with the late Kevin Barnett called KBBK Comedy Deathmatch which hosted some of the biggest names in comedy at the time.
With members of former New York sketch group Murderfist and Marcus Parks, Ben and Kevin created The Roundtable of Gentlemen.
Shortly after that show launched, Ben parlayed his knowledge of politics into the show Abe Lincoln’s Top Hat.
Ben then created a horror/true crime comedy show The Last Podcast on the Left.
Over the years LPOTL grew into an international hit with Ben as lead host.
Ben traveled internationally, performing in some of the famous theaters of all time, including being the first podcast performer to do a show at Red Rocks in Denver, Colorado.
Ben was regular on Fox News Red Eye, briefly replaced Alan Colmes on Fox News Radio, and in 2023 hosted two shows on Sirius radio's Faction Talk.
Ben Kissel is a Webby Award recipient and collaborated on the New York Times best-selling book The Last Book on the Left.
In September of 2023, it was announced that Kissel would be temporarily absent from the Last Podcast on the Left amidst allegations which ranged from misconduct to physical violence.
Although Kissel has denied these allegations, in October of the same year, the remaining co-hosts released a statement that Kissel would not be returning to the show as he entered into therapy programs focused on his mental and physical health.
In 2024, Kissel announced that he is working on a new show called The Ben Kissel Channel.
Ben recorded three comedy specials with Last Podcast on the Left.
Ben Kissel identifies as an independent and in 2017, ran for Brooklyn Borough president against current NYC Mayor Eric Adams, receiving 1.8% of the vote.
Kissel’s platform included advocating for criminal justice reform,transportation issues in Brooklyn regarding the L Train, and rent control.