Ben Folds is a musician famous for forming the alternative rock band Ben Folds Five which gave hits like ‘Brick' and ‘Battle of Who Could Care Less.' He was the lead vocalist and pianist of the band for seven years before the members broke up and went their separate ways. The band's love for humor reflected in their very name; they were a group of three, not five. As a child, Ben was a fan of Elton John and Billy Joel and played the piano, bass, and drums for several bands while in high school. He formed the band Majosha in collaboration with a friend and performed at bars and parties. The band soon broke up; so did another band he formed. But such short term failures did not deter the youngster, and he eventually got a music publishing deal with music executive Scott Simon and opened for Marc Silvey and played bass for his band. He spent many months working as a session musician before meeting aspiring musicians Robert Sledge and Darren Jessee with whom he formed the band Ben Folds Five. The band soon became known for its quirky humor, sarcasm combined with melancholy and profanity. Ben also pursued a solo career along with his work with the band.
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The Wilds (2020)
Guest starring as Ben Folds
(3 episodes)
- Episode 2x08: Exodus (May 6, 2022)
- Episode 2x07: Day 50 / 33 (May 6, 2022)
- Episode 2x06: Day 46 / 26 (May 6, 2022)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)
Guest starring as Ben Folds
- Episode 2020-07-23: Stephen Colbert from home, with Ava DuVernay, Kristen Bell, Ben Folds (Jul 23, 2020)
You're the Worst (2014)
Guest starring as Ben Folds
(3 episodes)
- Episode 5x13: Pancakes (Apr 3, 2019)
- Episode 4x11: From the Beginning, I Was Screwed (Nov 8, 2017)
- Episode 3x07: The Only Thing That Helps (Oct 12, 2016)
Community (2009)
Guest starring as Professor Bublitz
- Episode 5x03: Basic Intergluteal Numismatics (Jan 9, 2014)
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001)
Guest starring as Ben Folds
- Episode 8x09: Gordon Ramsay, Priscilla Presley, Bob Mortimer, Steve Coogan, Ben Folds (May 20, 2005)
The Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
Guest starring as Ben Folds
- Episode 1999-04-28: Dustin Hoffman, Mary Steenburgen, Ben Folds Five (Apr 28, 1999)