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Doug Benson

Born 1962 · San Diego, California, USA · Active 1982–2026

Doug Benson, born in 1964, is an American comedian and actor known for his unique blend of humor and pop culture commentary. He appears in Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988), where his comedic chops add a distinctive flair to the film's mix of horror and humor. With a career that includes stand-up and hosting the podcast Doug Loves Movies, Benson's work resonates within the cult cinema community, particularly for fans of the zany and irreverent style that defines many exploitation films.

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Return of the Living Dead Part II

1988 ★ 6.1

as Special Zombie

A group of kids discover one of the drums containing a rotting corpse and release the 2-4-5 Trioxin gas into the air, causing the dead to once again rise from the grave and seek out brains.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB

How I Met Your Mother

2005

The Lego Batman Movie

Filmography

57 credits

2020s 6 credits

2026

The Second Coming of John Cooper as Self

Movie

2025

American Comic as Bryan Gold

Movie

2024

After Midnight as Self

TV ★ 5.3

2022

Blood Relatives as Mert the Clerk

Movie ★ 4.6

2021

The Disappearance of Toby Blackwood as Tad Maybin

Movie ★ 2.0

2020

The Last Blockbuster as Self

Movie ★ 6.4

2010s 24 credits

2018

Brentwood as Doug Benson

Movie ★ 8.0

2018

Summer Camp Island as Bassoon / Additional Voices (voice)

TV ★ 7.7

2018

Summer Camp Island as Bassoon (voice)

TV ★ 7.7

2017

The Lego Batman Movie as Bane (voice)

Movie ★ 7.2

2017

Mr. Roosevelt as Todd

Movie ★ 6.2

2017

Batman Is Just Not That Into You as Bane (voice)

Movie ★ 5.9

2017

Movie Sound Effects: How Do They Do That? as Bane (voice)

Movie ★ 4.4

2017

The High Court as Judge

TV ★ 4.5

2016

Ear Buds: The Podcasting Documentary as Self

Movie ★ 6.5

2015

Chronic-Con, Episode 420: A New Dope as Self

Movie ★ 4.9

2015

Welcome to Bridgetown as Self

Movie

2015

Sleight of Mouth with Justin Willman as Himself

Movie

2014

Doug Benson: Doug Dynasty as Himself

Movie ★ 5.5

2013

The Greatest Movie Ever Rolled as himself

Movie ★ 5.5

2013

@midnight with Chris Hardwick as Self

TV ★ 5.1

2013

The Jeselnik Offensive as Self

TV ★ 7.4

2013

@midnight with Chris Hardwick as Weed Correspondent

TV ★ 5.1

2012

Mash Up

TV ★ 6.0

2011

Talking Dead as Self

TV ★ 7.3

2011

Bob's Burgers as Stoner Guy (voice)

TV ★ 7.8

2011

Bob's Burgers as Dave (voice)

TV ★ 7.8

2011

Bob's Burgers as Gerry (voice)

TV ★ 7.8

2010

Marijuana: A Chronic History as Himself

Movie ★ 5.7

2010

The Benson Interruption as Self

TV ★ 7.0

2000s 15 credits

2009

The High Road with Doug Benson as Himself

Movie ★ 6.0

2009

4:20 Hour Stand-Up as Self

Movie

2007

The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour as Self

Movie ★ 7.1

2007

Heckler as Self

Movie ★ 5.9

2007

Super High Me as Self

Movie ★ 5.8

2007

The Sarah Silverman Program. as Weird Nathan

TV ★ 6.3

2006

Live at Gotham as Self

2005

Yacht Rock as Peter Cetera

TV ★ 5.2

2005

How I Met Your Mother as Cool Customs Guy

TV ★ 8.1

2003

Real Time with Bill Maher as Self

TV ★ 6.0

2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self

TV ★ 5.4

2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self - Guest

TV ★ 5.4

2002

Run Ronnie Run as Editor #3

Movie ★ 5.9

2001

Trailer Park Boys as Self

TV ★ 7.7

2000

Curb Your Enthusiasm as Doug

TV ★ 8.0

1990s 5 credits

1998

Comedy Central Presents as Self

TV ★ 6.9

1995

The TV Wheel as Various

Movie ★ 6.0

1995

Mr. Show with Bob and David as Jeepers Creepers Dancer

TV ★ 7.6

1994

Friends as Tom

TV ★ 8.4

1990

The Willies as Zombie

Movie ★ 5.7

1980s 2 credits

1988

Return of the Living Dead Part II● as Special Zombie

Movie ★ 6.4

1982

Blade Runner as Police Officer (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.9

s 3 credits

—

Laffghanistan: Comedy Down Range as Himself

Movie ★ 8.0

—

AVN Awards as Self

TV ★ 5.8

—

The George Lucas Talk Show: Live as Self

Crew Credits

2010s 2 credits

2019

Polybius Writer

Movie ★ 9.0

2014

Doug Benson: Doug Dynasty Writer

Movie ★ 5.5