Ben York Jones
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Ben York Jones is an American film actor and screenwriter best known for co-writing and starring in Like Crazy
(2011) which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival
, and playing Tom Nussbaum in Douchebag
(2010) which was in Dramatic competition at Sundance the previous year.
Though born on the East Coast, Jones grew up in Orange County, CA and began stage acting early in his childhood. He attended the Dodge College of Film & Media Arts at Chapman University
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Like Crazy
Like Crazy is a 2011 American romantic drama film. The film was directed by Drake Doremus and stars Anton Yelchin, Felicity Jones and Jennifer Lawrence. In an interview with The Telegraph, Jones stated that the script was fully improvised...
(2011) which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is a film festival that takes place annually in Utah, in the United States. It is the largest independent cinema festival in the United States. Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, as well as at the Sundance Resort, the festival is a showcase for new...
, and playing Tom Nussbaum in Douchebag
Douchebag (film)
Douchebag is a 2010 independent film directed by Drake Doremus. The film is a black comedy set in Los Angeles, focusing on Thomas Nussbaum , his older brother Sam Nussbaum and Sam's fiancée Steph .-Plot:...
(2010) which was in Dramatic competition at Sundance the previous year.
Though born on the East Coast, Jones grew up in Orange County, CA and began stage acting early in his childhood. He attended the Dodge College of Film & Media Arts at Chapman University
Chapman University
Chapman University is a private, non-profit university located in Orange, California affiliated with the Christian Church . Known for its blend of liberal arts and professional programs, Chapman University encompasses seven schools and colleges: Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media...
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Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 2010 in film The year 2010 saw many new films released worldwide. 2010 saw a dramatic increase and prominence in the use of 3D-technology in filmmaking and film releases after the success of Avatar in the format, with releases such as Alice in Wonderland, Clash of the Titans, Jackass 3D, all animated films and... |
Douchebag Douchebag (film) Douchebag is a 2010 independent film directed by Drake Doremus. The film is a black comedy set in Los Angeles, focusing on Thomas Nussbaum , his older brother Sam Nussbaum and Sam's fiancée Steph .-Plot:... |
Tom Nussbaum | |
| 2011 2011 in film The year 2011 is notable for containing the release of the most film sequels in a single year, at 27 sequels. The following tables list films that are in production or have completed production and will be released in the United States and Canada at some point in 2011.- Highest-grossing films :... |
Like Crazy Like Crazy Like Crazy is a 2011 American romantic drama film. The film was directed by Drake Doremus and stars Anton Yelchin, Felicity Jones and Jennifer Lawrence. In an interview with The Telegraph, Jones stated that the script was fully improvised... |
Ross | Co-Writer |