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.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://27.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://29.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://30.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 -0400Samsung,Comedy 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="300" 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<iframe width="400" height="243" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/eBj_jsiUD14?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>The Plumber. A Captain Hippo/Emily Axford collaboration. I do a lot of wheelchair work. Enjoy!</p>http://benrameaka.com/post/3476886158http://benrameaka.com/post/3476886158Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:05:11 -0500Emily AxfordBen RameakaComedyVideoMario BrothersMichael AntonucciTim MartinMike Still<span id="video_player_2906144531">[<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_2906144531",'http://benrameaka.com/video_file/2906144531/tumblr_lfi8222WYx1qbymss',400,225,'poster=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lfi8222WYx1qbymss_frame1.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lfi8222WYx1qbymss_frame2.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lfi8222WYx1qbymss_frame3.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lfi8222WYx1qbymss_frame4.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lfi8222WYx1qbymss_frame5.jpg')</script><br/><br/><p>An Owen Parsons joint. Shot by Ramsey Ess. Starring Ben Rameaka.</p>http://benrameaka.com/post/2906144531http://benrameaka.com/post/2906144531Mon, 24 Jan 2011 01:27:37 -0500ucbcomedygorilla gorillavideocomedyben rameaka<object width="640" height="243"><param name="movie" value="http://www.ucbcomedy.com/videos/embed/112406314c2949f0692074be7cc8dbd8" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed src="http://www.ucbcomedy.com/videos/embed/112406314c2949f0692074be7cc8dbd8" width="400" height="243" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Short I did for UCBCOMEDY.Com and Reddit. Kevin Cragg is in it and he is awesome. Todd Beiber directed it and he is awesome. We drank warm ice tea. Which is awesome.</p>http://benrameaka.com/post/2798085576http://benrameaka.com/post/2798085576Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:10:30 -0500ucbcomedyBen rameakakevin CraggTodd BieberVideoReddit<object width="640" height="243"><param name="movie" value="http://www.ucbcomedy.com/videos/embed/26c2db9797eb106dc66e977285429474" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed src="http://www.ucbcomedy.com/videos/embed/26c2db9797eb106dc66e977285429474" width="400" height="243" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Onassis’ First video!</p>http://benrameaka.com/post/2638001567http://benrameaka.com/post/2638001567Fri, 07 Jan 2011 11:28:10 -0500Onassis ComedyUCB comedyFran GillespieBen RameakaVIDEOTSACorey Johnson<object width="640" height="243"><param name="movie" value="http://www.ucbcomedy.com/videos/embed/1bf9ec64b64ebb60801e5e24853161d9" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed src="http://www.ucbcomedy.com/videos/embed/1bf9ec64b64ebb60801e5e24853161d9" width="400" height="243" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Good Cop from Diamonds Woww! Caitlin Tegart wrote it. She’s talented and my friend. </p>http://benrameaka.com/post/2476044402http://benrameaka.com/post/2476044402Sun, 26 Dec 2010 20:56:31 -0500Caitlin TegartUCBcomedyComedyVideoBen RameakaJohn Murray<span id="video_player_1630638994">[<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_1630638994",'http://benrameaka.com/video_file/1630638994/tumblr_lc7j0vgPhq1qbymss',400,225,'poster=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lc7j0vgPhq1qbymss_r1_frame1.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lc7j0vgPhq1qbymss_r1_frame2.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lc7j0vgPhq1qbymss_r1_frame3.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lc7j0vgPhq1qbymss_r1_frame4.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lc7j0vgPhq1qbymss_r1_frame5.jpg')</script><br/><br/><p>This is an entry for the Superbowl Pepsi Max commercial competition. Rob Hugel is great and I play the awesome Genie. Adam Kurland and Gabe Barcia-Colombo directed. I’ll be letting everyone know when it’s time to vote.</p>http://benrameaka.com/post/1630638994http://benrameaka.com/post/1630638994Sat, 20 Nov 2010 18:38:55 -0500pepsimaxben rameakarob hugeladam kurlandsuperbowlgeniecomedyvideoThis is an entry for the Pepsi Max Superbowl competition.<object width="640" height="242"><param name="movie" value="http://www.ucbcomedy.com/videos/embed/c27d369a9b1c8adaa54f6c76b903dd11" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed src="http://www.ucbcomedy.com/videos/embed/c27d369a9b1c8adaa54f6c76b903dd11" width="400" height="242" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>This is an awesome UCB Beta Team video by The Brig that I did right before the recent elections. My co-star was super easy to work with.</p> <p>Also, while we were shooting creepy balloons kept floating down from the ceiling like in IT.</p>http://benrameaka.com/post/1582436957http://benrameaka.com/post/1582436957Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:03:41 -0500ben rameaka,Elections,comedyUCBThe Brig