I’m Ben Rameaka. I do improv comedy at the UCB Theatre in New York, voice overs, play video games, and eat lots of meat. This is my blog. Contact me: Jak818@mac.comTumblr (3.0; @realbenrameaka)http://benrameaka.com/<iframe src="http://www.collegehumor.com/e/6773150" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>An amazing College Humor video I did with Josh Ruben and John Mayer. It was directed by Sam Reich and produced by the amazing people over at College Humor. Anu Valia and Dan De Lorenzo among them. </p>http://benrameaka.com/post/23585969110http://benrameaka.com/post/23585969110Tue, 22 May 2012 22:22:47 -0400John MayerJosh RubenSam ReichCollegeHumorBen RameakaVideoComedyMusic<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/uf5SzTtTaqY?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Rejected PItches: Citizen Kane. Super funny Frank Hejl. With, as always, myself, Dan Klein and Kelly Hudson.</p>http://benrameaka.com/post/23585651819http://benrameaka.com/post/23585651819Tue, 22 May 2012 22:18:27 -0400Citizen KaneBen RameakaDan KleinRejected PitchesGreg SteesKelly HudsonFrank HejlComedyComedy video<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6KI1_G_d7Uw?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Rejected Pitches: The Shining.</p> <p>Big ups to Greg Stees, Kelly Hudon, John Gemberling, and Dan Klein.</p>http://benrameaka.com/post/21340685587http://benrameaka.com/post/21340685587Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:06:04 -0400Dan KleinKelly HudsonBen RameakaComedyThe ShiningComedy VideosComedy VideoJohn Gemberling<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OrVRTtrUUTg?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Rejected Pitches: E.T. Kelly Hudson, Greg Stees, and Dan Klein do it again.  Scott Rogowsky is also great as Spielberg.</p>http://benrameaka.com/post/20905385295http://benrameaka.com/post/20905385295Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:17:56 -0400E.T.Rejected PItchesBen RameakaDan KeinKelly HUdsonComedyComedy videoScott RogowskyHilariousturdssexysexy aliensex alien sex sex sex<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/fTBOwNFuZso?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Rejected Pitches: Back To The Future</p> <p>Did I tell you how proud I am of these videos? Adam Bozarth, Dan Klein, Kelly Hudson, and Greg Stees killing it. Also, 25,000 views. WHAT?!?!?!?</p>http://benrameaka.com/post/20709461180http://benrameaka.com/post/20709461180Sun, 08 Apr 2012 08:17:33 -0400comedyben rameakaBack To The FutureRejected Pitchescomedy videoglasseslinen suitsexy movie time<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/v_cYnbk3Iis?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><span class="Apple-style-span">The vast majority of movie pitches are rejected. Even movies that we know and sort of like were most likely rejected at some point, too. This is a webseries about the movie executives who rejected those pitches. I am so honored to be a part of this web series. I love it. I love Dan Klein and Kelly Hudson for letting me be a part of it. <br/><br/>WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY Dan Klein<br/>DIRECTED BY Greg Stees<br/>EDITED BY Kelly Hudson<br/>STARRING Dan Klein, Kelly Hudson, and Ben Rameaka<br/>AND FEATURING Abbi Jacobson as Amy Heckerling<br/><br/>CREW Marty Cramer, Aldous Davidson, Juan Nicolon, Nicole Schilder, Tracy Soren</span></p>http://benrameaka.com/post/20063211600http://benrameaka.com/post/20063211600Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:55:48 -0400Ben Rameakacomedyvideocomedy videohilariousdan kleinkelly hudsonUCBAbbi Jacobsonlook who's talking<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_cYnbk3Iis&feature=youtu.be">REJECTED PITCHES</a>: <p><span class="Apple-style-span">The vast majority of movie pitches are rejected. Even movies that we know and sort of like were most likely rejected at some point, too. This is a webseries about the movie executives who rejected those pitches. I am beyond proud of this web series. It is one of the best things I have been a part of and I think it’s hilarious. <br/><br/>WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY Dan Klein<br/>DIRECTED BY Greg Stees<br/>EDITED BY Kelly Hudson<br/>STARRING Dan Klein, Kelly Hudson, and Ben Rameaka<br/>AND FEATURING Abbi Jacobson as Amy Heckerling<br/><br/>CREW Marty Cramer, Aldous Davidson, Juan Nicolon, Nicole Schilder, Tracy Soren</span></p>http://benrameaka.com/post/20063140156http://benrameaka.com/post/20063140156Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:53:00 -0400dan kleinBen Rameakakelly hudsonabby jacobsoncomedycomedy videoslook who's talkinghilariousfunnysexy<iframe src="http://www.funnyordie.com/embed/f44f7de3bc" width="400" height="250" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>An Onassis Video we shot last fall. It’s amazing. Great writing by Emily Altman Great direction by Seth Reiss and Benjamin Apple, and great DP and editing by Benjamin as well. A quick shout out to all the Target employees that “didn’t see us” when we shot in their store.</p>http://benrameaka.com/post/15761453203http://benrameaka.com/post/15761453203Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:35:43 -0500emily altmanseth reissbenjamin appleOnassis ComedyBen Rameakavideocomedy<object id="jest52363" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.jest.com/moogaloop/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=52363&use_node_id=true&fullscreen=1" width="400" height="225"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" quality="best" value="http://www.jest.com/moogaloop/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=52363&use_node_id=true&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://www.jest.com/moogaloop/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=52363&use_node_id=true&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="400" height="225" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>This is a Jest.com video written by the Landline guys and produced by Jest. Matt Fisher and D’arcy Erokan Cardin were in it as well. Super fun to shoot, super fun to be in, super fun, super fun, super fun. </p>http://benrameaka.com/post/12128278781http://benrameaka.com/post/12128278781Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:57:59 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lt47dfsp8z1qbymsso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The red carpet at the screening. 150 people were turned away because it got sold out. An amazing night with amazing people. Whatta team!</p>http://benrameaka.com/post/11480865614http://benrameaka.com/post/11480865614Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:05:39 -0400Seth ReissEmily Altmanbenjamin AppleFrank HejlOnassisEric CunninghamLauren Conlin AdamsOnassis Comedy<object width="480" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.ucbcomedy.com/videos/embed/0f68880f0525b989293712e82bf43e12" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed src="http://www.ucbcomedy.com/videos/embed/0f68880f0525b989293712e82bf43e12" width="400" height="300" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Emily Altman is a genius. This is the sketch that was awesome to perform. I hope I get to do it again. But, if you live in Buenos Aires, and have no plans on visiting New York City to see me in a live performance, you can certainly watch the above sketch!</p>http://benrameaka.com/post/11379242420http://benrameaka.com/post/11379242420Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:52:34 -0400<p>I would assume so. Not too many Rameakas out there. </p>http://benrameaka.com/post/11059202966http://benrameaka.com/post/11059202966Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:06:36 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrgv22iCcn1qzsmcgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sometimes I marvel at my life and the wondrous things I’m allowed to do. Emily Altman is a genius and I loved performing this sketch.</p>http://benrameaka.com/post/10172361325http://benrameaka.com/post/10172361325Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:00:13 -0400Onassis<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lr46buvpX31qbymsso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>UCB East is finally open! 153 East 3rd Street! Airwolf will begin their weekly improv show called “Let’s Go Back To Your Place” starting this Saturday, September 10th at 7:30. The space is awesome!</p>http://benrameaka.com/post/9883709347http://benrameaka.com/post/9883709347Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:35:52 -0400<embed src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:hcx:content:atom.com:e187090f-dcf7-481d-9123-fcf8c76222fe" width="512" height="288" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" base="."></embed><br/><br/><p>An awesome video for Atom.com that Justin Tyler and Alden Ford wrote, shot, produced, and star in. I get to play a cop in it. Just check out my tackling skills! Also, Gilbert Gottfried is in it.</p>http://benrameaka.com/post/6532628788http://benrameaka.com/post/6532628788Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:35:13 -0400Ben RameakaJustin TylerAlden FordGilbert GottfriedComedyVideoAtom.com<span id="video_player_6354048906">[<a href="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" target="_blank">Flash 10</a> is required to watch video.]</span><script type="text/javascript">renderVideo("video_player_6354048906",'http://benrameaka.com/video_file/6354048906/tumblr_lmj2o29RCM1qbymss',400,225,'poster=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lmj2o29RCM1qbymss_frame1.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lmj2o29RCM1qbymss_frame2.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lmj2o29RCM1qbymss_frame3.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lmj2o29RCM1qbymss_frame4.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lmj2o29RCM1qbymss_frame5.jpg')</script><br/><br/><p>This is a spot I did for Comedy Central and Samsung. The whole shoot was great. They let me improvise a ton and then kept most of it. Hammertoe! Also, I got to use my own blazer.</p>http://benrameaka.com/post/6354048906http://benrameaka.com/post/6354048906Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:55:50 -0400SamsungComedy CentralBen RameakaComedyVideoCommercial<object width="480" height="325"><param name="movie" value="http://www.ucbcomedy.com/videos/embed/0bec28949176ff12998661c7151b4267" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed src="http://www.ucbcomedy.com/videos/embed/0bec28949176ff12998661c7151b4267" width="400" height="325" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>This is from my awesome UCB sketch team Onassis. Look at my pale pale face! I love this sketch. Big ups to Jocelyn DeBoer, Lauren Conlin Adams, Corey Jonshon, Seth Reiss for directing, and JASON SAENZ for writing this great sketch. And Benjamin Apple for shooting and editing. If you get a chance to check out Onassis do it. We’re finalists in this year’s Friar’s Club competition.</p>http://benrameaka.com/post/6248559148http://benrameaka.com/post/6248559148Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:51:45 -0400Jason SaenzJocelyn DeBoerCorey JohnsonLauren Conlin AdamsOnassis ComedyComedyVideoUCBBen Rameaka<iframe width="400" height="243" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XI2Yi6Jnk04?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>A little VO Action I did for the Bildeberger dudes. Awesome talent in this one: Mike Still, Will Hines, Ryan Carels. Written by Ben Stadler and Matt Moskoviak.</p>http://benrameaka.com/post/5934658473http://benrameaka.com/post/5934658473Sat, 28 May 2011 13:08:03 -0400SuperguyComedyVideoMike StillWill HinesBen Rameaka<iframe width="400" height="243" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0Bl0F_tR_-c?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Some excellent work that the excellent gentlemen from RUE BRUTALIA asked me to be in. They’re excellent. Okay! Excellent!</p>http://benrameaka.com/post/4633659269http://benrameaka.com/post/4633659269Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:39:35 -0400Ben RameakaComedyRUE BRUTALIAVIDEO<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/svXtJYL8ftA?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>My Reel.</p>http://benrameaka.com/post/1363413853http://benrameaka.com/post/1363413853Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:55:00 -0400Ben RameakaVideoUCBComedyReelVerizonCarmaxESPN