Ben Marshall (comedian)
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Ben Marshall (born May 1, 1995) is an American comedian, writer and actor. He is best known for his work with the comedy trio Please Don't Destroy, particularly for their shorts created for Saturday Night Live. He joined SNL as a writer in 2021. Marshall was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, where he attended Savannah Arts Academy, a public high school for the performing and visual arts. He earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 2017. At NYU, he was involved in the Hammerkatz sketch comedy and Astor Place Riots stand-up comedy groups. Prior to SNL, he worked as an after-school counselor at the 14th Street Y while pursuing comedy. In 2025, he guest-starred in an episode of season two of Poker Face. On September 2, 2025, Marshall was announced as a new featured player on SNL, promoted from writer/short maker to full-time cast member.