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| Ben Curtis | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Dell Dude |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Ben Curtis is an American actor who became known for saying "Dude, you're getting a Dell!" in a series of television commercials advertising Dell computers between 2000 and 2003.
Career
Dell commercials
As part of a commercial advertising campaign, Curtis portrayed the character Steven. The commercials would usually feature Steven informing someone of all the perks of owning a Dell. When the person was sold on the idea, Steven would close with the catchphrase "Dude, you're getting a Dell!" The campaign was a success and brought prominence to Dell and to Curtis.
Curtis's tenure with Dell ended shortly after he was arrested and accused of buying a bag of marijuana in 2003. According to Curtis, he was blacklisted from the entertainment community, and it was difficult for him to find work.
Later career
In 2005, Curtis played the role of Christian in the Off-Broadway comedy Joy by John Fisher. The show ran at the Actors' Playhouse in Manhattan's West Village from August 14 to September 25.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Rapturious | Specter | |
| 2009 | Echelon 8 | Richard | |
| 2011 | Spy | Jonathan Looke | Also associate producer |
| 2011 | We Are the Hartmans | Jordan | Also co-producer |
| 2017 | Beauty Mark | Billy |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Law & Order | Robert Cole | Episode: "Over Here" |
| 2009 | Mercy | Core Doctor | 5 episodes |
| 2013 | Method or Madness | Adam | Episode: "The Actors Support Group" |
| 2013–2020 | What Would You Do? | Various roles | 11 episodes |
| 2015 | The Jack and Triumph Show | Dell Dude | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Chasing Life | Jared | Episode: "The Age of Consent" |
| 2016 | I Love You... But I Lied | Tommy | Episode: "Addicted" |
| 2017–2018 | John the Thief | Arvid Cranston | 5 episodes |
| 2018 | Orange Is the New Black | Mr. Sprang | Episode: "Changing Winds" |
| 2018 | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel | Waylon Jones | Episode: "Vote for Kennedy, Vote for Kennedy" |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Bully | Damon |
| 2008 | Midnight Club: Los Angeles | Joe |
| 2009 | Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony | The People of Liberty City / Conspire Caller |
| 2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | The Local Population |
See also
References
- ^ Nolasco, Stephanie (10 May 2017). "What ever happened to the 'Dell Dude' Ben Curtis?". Fox News. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
- "The mystery of the Dell dude." — by Rob Walker — Slate Magazine
- "The Dell Dude shines Off-Broadway". Archived from the original on 2006-04-27. Retrieved 2006-11-17.