Ben Bailey

Ben Bailey is an Emmy Award-winning comedian, game show host, and producer recognized for his extensive work in television and stand-up comedy. After gaining widespread recognition as the host and executive producer of the American version of Cash Cab, Ben Bailey has established himself as an Emmy Award-winning comedian, game show host, and producer. Piloting a taxi around New York City, Bailey hosted the iconic series for its initial run from 2005 to 2012, and again from 2017 to 2020 across 14 seasons, earning multiple Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Game Show Host in 2010, 2011, and 2013. His foundational work in stand-up comedy culminated in his 2006 Comedy Central Presents Ben Bailey special and appearances at major festivals including Just For Laughs and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, cementing his status as a headlining act.

Building on his success, Bailey further expanded his television presence by hosting NBC’s Who’s Still Standing? from 2011 to 2012 and narrating the Discovery Channel’s Smash Lab in 2008. He also produced the TV special Ben Bailey: Road Rage in 2011 and hosted Cash Cab After Dark in 2007. As an actor, Bailey has appeared in notable television series such as Law and Order SVU, 30 Rock, Blue Bloods, and held a recurring role on One Life to Live.

He also contributed to the 2023 documentary The Game Show Show. In 2024, Bailey released his latest comedy special, Please Tell Me What I Said, on YouTube, demonstrating his enduring presence in stand-up. Looking ahead to 2025, he continues to evolve his iconic brand through a unique collaboration with the Kansas City Chiefs, developing The Chiefs Cab, a video special inspired by his renowned game show format, further solidifying his unique and marketable comedic identity.