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Ben Curtis

b. 1980

American actor

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About Ben Curtis

Born 1980. Ben Curtis is an American television actor.

Ben Curtis is an American actor who became known for saying "Dude, you're getting a Dell!" in a series of television commercials advertising Dell computers between 2000 and 2003.

Career Dell commercials As part of a commercial advertising campaign, Curtis portrayed the character Steven. The commercials would usually feature Steven informing someone of all the perks of owning a Dell. When the person was sold on the idea, Steven would close with the catchphrase "Dude, you're getting a Dell!" The campaign was a success and brought prominence to Dell and to Curtis.

Curtis's tenure with Dell ended shortly after he was arrested and accused of buying a bag of marijuana in 2003. According to Curtis, he was blacklisted from the entertainment community, and it was difficult for him to find work.

Filmography

Film

Television

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
New York University Tisch School of the Arts, Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
Awards
Eagle Scout
Also known as
Benjamin Bowmar Curtis

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Ben Curtis's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ben Curtis?

American actor

When was Ben Curtis born?

Ben Curtis was born on 2 November 1980 in Chattanooga.

What is Ben Curtis's occupation?

Ben Curtis is a television actor.

What nationality is Ben Curtis?

Ben Curtis is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ben Curtis

· Wikidata: Q4885491

· DBpedia: Ben Curtis (actor)

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