IN CHARACTER
A face you won’t forget
Ben
Played by John Mulaney
John Mulaney’s contestant in Saturday Night Live’s What’s That Name? election edition, broadcast November 2, 2024. He professes strong political convictions but struggles to identify the people behind them. This identity is distinct from…
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John Mulaney’s contestant in Saturday Night Live’s What’s That Name? election edition, broadcast November 2, 2024. He professes strong political convictions but struggles to identify the people behind them. This identity is distinct from unrelated characters named Ben.
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