Ben HILZER

Actor & Comedian

NOW PLAYING!
The Camcorder - Golden Dog Films
FilmQuest, Eastern Oregon Film Festival, Gozo Film Festival

Diary of a Generative AI Artist - by Mark Visser
Castle Rock Film Festival

DID YOU SEE ME?
Little Caesar's - AIRING NOW
AAA Commercial - AIRING NOW
Manscaped - AIRING NOW
RemoFirst - AIRING NOW
Coupa - AIRING NOW
Sam & Ash Law Firm - AIRING NOW

UPCOMING
Slay Day - John David Buxton
Anything for Love - Tony Germinario
Go Down, Diller - Pablo Agua Productions
The Hag - Mark Visser

News

NEWS

The Camcorder

"The Camcorder" by Mark Visser is making a festival run having already been accepted to FilmQuest, The Eastern Oregon & Gozo Film Festival in Italty. This is one of the finest pieces of art I've ever been a part of...you NEED to see it.

RemoFirst

I had a blast hanging out in Medieval Times for this RemoFirst ad campaign by Video Brothers! I was the advisor to a very frazzled King about, well you know, employment strategies! Kingly things.

Generative AI Artist

Thrilled to share my second collaboration with Mark Visser: "Diary of a Generative AI Artist." Mark and I had a blast creating this character study with you all. Give it a watch HERE!

The Hag - Short

I shot a Halloween short with excellent Colorado filmmaker Mark Visser that will certainly keep you on your TOES! It's shot 100% from a Ring camera perspective, which makes it quite the storytelling endeavor!

Go Down Diller

I just finished principal photography for a short film called "Go Down Diller" which was based on a short story by Eric Howerton. I play Leon the Wine Guy - an eccentric co-worker of the main character, Diller, who isn't the best influence. Check out the trailer here!

Anything for Love

I got to go to Las Vegas to shoot a horror/comedy film called "Anything For Love" directed by Tony Germinario. I play Marty, a snarky bartender who offers advice to a guy down on his luck. It's a proof of concept for a feature film!

Little Caesars National

Keep your eyes peeled for this national Little Caesars commercial that's making its way through broadcast TV, streaming platforms, YouTube, and more! This was a blast and (I tested it) the product is pretty dang good...

AAA Spot

As someone who is automobile-challenged, I've very happy to have been in a commercial for AAA (who I've used numerous times over the years). Check it out here!

Sam & Ash Spot

I got to travel to Los Angeles to shoot this fun spot for Sam & Ash Law Firm. I played a slick, "Saul Goodman-esque" lawyer and met some really amazing people. Shoutout to TNG Agency who I absolutely love working with! Check it out here!

'Verizon Blue Jeans' Spot

I had the privilege of being in a Verizon Blue Jeans commercial! Thanks to Radical Artists Agency, Lumenati productions, and Aura Casting for the opportunity! check it out here!

Sundance Institute

I had the privilege of participating in the 2025 Sundance Directors Labs in Estes Park for their "Osso Buco" films. Selected directors had 4 hours to shoot and 4 hours to edit a short and it was a BLAST! Alex Qin is a rockstar.

Ben & Gary: STREAMING

Letterpress Films and BWC Media finally released our comedy special called, "Ben & Gary: Streaming"! We finished fundraising, won several awards at film festivals, and now we're on the hunt for distribution! Check out more details HERE!

Manscaped Spot

This commercial for Manscaped was an absolute blast! Easily one of the best set designs I've ever worked on. I can't wait to see how this turns out! Shoutout to Radical Artists Agency - the best in Colorado! Check it out HERE!

'Brigit' Spot

Be on the lookout while you're channel surfing for a Brigit commercial I'm in! My friends and I are watching the big game when all of a sudden the power goes out because I didn't use Brigit to pay the electric bill. Thanks Lumenati Productions!

Milk N Cookies - Loste

Check out "Milk N Cookies" a Christmas short by Loste Films. I play Mike: the group's religious friend who pushes his beliefs onto...everyone around him. Check it out here!

press

"Last seen at PACE in the Sasquatch/Parker Arts production of Matilda the Musical, Ben Hilzer has a breakout, scene-stealing performance as the cowardly lion. Channeling Bert Lahr in the original 1939 film, Hilzer pumps up the Bowery Boys pugilism while adding a wide range of curious, hilarious vocalisms that made him a crowd favorite."

Alex Miller, OnStage Colorado, The Wizard of Oz

"Hilzer and Von Bokern are at the height of their comedic game. Who knew these two guys with gorgeous vocals could basically pull off any accent with perfection."

Chris Arneson, BroadwayWorld, The Big Bang

"Mr. Wormwood (brilliantly performed by Ben Hilzer whose comic timing is, once again, impeccable)...Be sure to come back in a timely fashion from the intermission. One of the funniest parts of the show is the conversation Mr. Wormwood has with the audience members before they start Act II. It's classic Ben Hilzer."

Beki Pineda, Get Boulder, Matilda the Musical

"Ben Hilzer offers the perfect Vaudvillian counterpoint as [Gaston's] bumbling stooge Lefou."

Patrick Dorn, Best Seat in Town, Beauty and the Beast

"For a wicked, wicked father, Ben Hilzer couldn't possibly be a more lovable Wormwood."

John Moore, Former Critic of the Denver Post, Matilda the Musical

"Playing Stan Laurel to Largents' Oliver Hardy is Ben Hilzer. It's hard to take your eyes off his clowning Sylvestre, who often steals the show with an agility and strength that makes him an excellent physical comedian. Hilzer is a skilled mimic who kills in his set piece of movie quotes."

Kate Forgach, Tattle Tales, Scapin

"Ben Hilzer as Mr. Henslowe has pitch perfect comedic timing, and whether goofy or deadpan received the biggest laughs of the show."

Ginny Quaney, PlayShakespeare, Shakespeare in Love

"Also exceptional is Ben Hilzer as Moritz, an ill-fated boy who can't seem to catch a break. The spellbinding Hilzer drew sobs and sniffles throughout the opening-night audience."

Kate Forgach, Tattle Tales, Spring Awakening

PRESS