Ben MacLean is a German-Canadian performer based in Berlin.

Originally from Nova Scotia in the Atlantic Provinces, Ben has over 30 million views online and is celebrating twelve years of hosting and performing standup--not to mention over a decade of terrorizing Berliners with his rural Canadian friendliness. Ben performs in English, German and French and is the world’s only diplomat turned comedian. His one-of-a-kind LinkedIn profile also includes stints as a flight attendant. Add to this the reality TV-like experience of growing up the youngest of seven, and he’s been blessed with lots of material. In addition to doing shows in L.A., Cape Town and Tokyo, he was invited to perform at Berlin's Quatsch Comedy Club and was a semifinalist in the U.K.’s prestigious “So You Think You’re Funny?” competition. You might also know him from appearances in Siegessäule, Männer and taz or from Go West Comedy, his monthly showcase in Schöneberg. If you recognize Ben from some of his “non-comedy” content online, that’s something he’ll neither confirm nor deny.

Ben is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for outstanding public service.

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