Ben Bailey

Born on October 30, 1970, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and raised in Chatham Borough, New Jersey, Ben Bailey embarked on his career in performance after attending Old Dominion University. Initially moving to Los Angeles in 1993, he began in comedy by working at The Comedy Store, where he was encouraged to try stand-up. This early experience led him back to the East Coast, where he refined his comedic style in New York City comedy clubs. His dedication to stand-up culminated in appearances at major festivals such as Just For Laughs and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, establishing him as a headlining act.

Bailey gained widespread recognition as the host and executive producer of the American version of “Cash Cab,” a game show that took place in a taxi he drove around New York City. He hosted the 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. Beyond “Cash Cab,” his television career includes hosting “Who’s Still Standing?” on NBC from 2011 to 2012, and narrating the Discovery Channel’s series “Smash Lab.” He has also appeared as an actor in various television shows such as “Law and Order SVU,” “30 Rock,” “Blue Bloods,” and had a recurring role on “One Life to Live.” He also produced “Ben Bailey: Road Rage,” a TV special in 2011.

His film credits include “Bad Parents” in 2012, and a cameo in “Perpetual Grace, LTD” in 2019, where he appeared as himself driving the Cash Cab. Bailey’s versatility extends to commercial work, including campaigns for DTE Energy and ALDI. From 2022 to 2023, he hosted “Money Grab in the Cab,” a show supporting FFA chapters, demonstrating his continued engagement with game show formats. In 2025, Bailey collaborated with the Kansas City Chiefs for “The Chiefs Cab,” a video special inspired by his iconic show, further solidifying his unique brand.