Actor. Comedian. Writer.

Michael Benjamin is a Los Angeles based actor, writer, and comedian known for character-driven performances and impressions drawn from relatable, everyday situations. Raised in San Diego, he earned a degree in film from San Diego State University before moving to Chicago, where he developed his voice as a performer and writer within the city’s comedy scene.

Michael trained in acting, stand-up comedy, and writing at The Second City, and also studied and performed at The Annoyance Theatre and iO. Michael has written and performed in numerous sketch and improv shows in Chicago and Los Angeles, and can regularly be seen performing comedy around Los Angeles.

Alongside his stage work, Michael has built a substantial following through original comedy videos on TikTok and Instagram. His work has earned over 19 million likes on TikTok alone, where he has more than 120,000 followers. His roots in digital comedy began on Vine, where he had over 350,000 followers.

Most recently, Michael launched dedicated car accounts on Instagram and TikTok, where he humorously reviews some of his favorite cars. These accounts have already gained thousands of followers.

Michael wrote and starred in The Paranormal Communicator, a short film selected as a Vimeo Official Staff Pick and featured at Outfest, NewFest, and multiple other film festivals.