Ben Schwartz Net Worth

Overview

Benjamin Joseph Schwartz, born on September 15, 1981, is an American actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer. He was born in the Bronx, New York City, to a Jewish family and raised in Riverdale. He later moved to Edgemont, New York. Ben attended Union College, where he double-majored in psychology and anthropology, and also studied at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. Schwartz began his career as a writer and performer, gaining recognition for his improv skills. He is best known for his role as Jean-Ralphio Saperstein on the NBC sitcom ‘Parks and Recreation,’ Clyde Oberholt on ‘House of Lies,’ and for voicing characters in animated series like ‘DuckTales,’ ‘Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,’ and ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ film series. He has also appeared in films like ‘The Other Guys,’ ‘Runner Runner,’ and ‘The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.’ In addition to acting, Schwartz has won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics.

What Is Ben Schwartz’s Net Worth?

As of early March 2025, Ben Schwartz, an American actor, voice actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer, has an estimated net worth of $3 million. This wealth is primarily a result of his extensive work in television, film, and voice acting.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Benjamin Joseph Schwartz was born on September 15, 1981, in The Bronx, New York City. He spent his childhood in the Riverdale neighborhood. His father worked as a social worker before transitioning to real estate, and his mother was a music teacher at P.S. 24. Ben has a sister named Marni. He attended Edgemont Junior–Senior High School where he was involved in basketball and the school chorus. After graduating in 1999, Schwartz attended Union College, earning a double major in psychology and anthropology in 2003. He honed his improvisational and sketch comedy skills at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.

Key Roles and Income Sources

Schwartz’s career began with freelance writing for “Saturday Night Live’s” Weekend Update and “The Late Show with David Letterman.” His acting career gained momentum with the role of Evan Mintz on the television series *Mayne Street* (2008-2009). He followed this with a role as Bill Hoyt on *Undercovers* from 2010 to 2012. A significant breakthrough came with his portrayal of Jean-Ralphio Saperstein on NBC’s *Parks and Recreation* (2010-2015), a character he co-created. Concurrent with *Parks and Recreation*, Schwartz starred as Clyde Oberholt on Showtime’s *House of Lies* from 2012 to 2016.

His net worth is further supported by his voice acting roles, including Randy Cunningham in *Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja*, Dewey Duck in *DuckTales*, Leonardo in *Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles*, and Sonic the Hedgehog in the *Sonic the Hedgehog* film series. Ben Schwartz revealed in February 2025 that he continues to receive payments for his voice work on *Star Wars*, specifically for helping to originate the voice of BB-8 in *Star Wars: The Force Awakens*.

Film Appearances and Earnings

Ben Schwartz has appeared in several films, which have contributed to his income. These include *Peep World*, *Everybody’s Fine*, *The Other Guys*, and *Transformers: Age of Extinction*. He also voiced Sonic the Hedgehog in the 2020 film *Sonic the Hedgehog*, as well as *Sonic the Hedgehog 2* (2022) and *Sonic the Hedgehog 3* (2024). He also has roles in *Renfield* (2023) and *Die Hart 2: Die Harter* (2024).

Awards, Recognition, and Other Ventures

Schwartz won a Primetime Emmy Award in 2009 for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for co-authoring Hugh Jackman’s opening number for the 81st Academy Awards. He also received a Behind the Voice Actors Award in 2018 for his role in *DuckTales*. In April 2020, Schwartz co-starred with Thomas Middleditch in Netflix’s first long-form improv special, *Middleditch and Schwartz*, a three-part series of hour-long performances filmed at New York University’s Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. He also served as a vocal consultant for *Star Wars: The Force Awakens*. He co-authored the book *Grandma’s Dead: Breaking Bad News with Baby Animals*.

Recent Projects and Future Endeavors

In recent years, Schwartz starred in the Netflix comedy series *Space Force* (2020–2022) and the Apple TV+ murder mystery comedy series *The Afterparty* (2022–2023). As of 2024, he is set to reprise his role as Sonic the Hedgehog in the upcoming film *Sonic the Hedgehog 3*. He also guest-voiced a character, TAY-0, in *Star Wars: The Bad Batch* in January 2023.