Josh Ruben

Joshua Benjamin Ruben (born June 30, 1983) is an American actor, comedian, director, and producer. He formerly worked for CollegeHumor and continues to appear in Dropout original shows.

He has directed the horror films Scare Me, Werewolves Within, and Heart Eyes.

Early life and education Ruben was born in Washington, D.C. He grew up in Woodstock, New York, with two half-siblings, one of whom is the singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata. He worked at a gas station before being accepted into the New Actors Workshop in New York City at age 19. Thanks to his work with the group, CollegeHumor hired him as a staffer, and he wrote and directed hundreds of its "Originals" short videos.

Ruben moved to Los Angeles in 2016. He is set to direct the sci-fi horror film Green Bank as well as the horror film Wilderness Reform.

Personal life Ruben is married to writer and director Lauren Sick, who served as second unit director on his film Heart Eyes. Their house in Altadena burned down in the 2025 Eaton Fire shortly before they planned to move in.

Filmography Short film Year Title Director Writer Producer Actor Notes 2015 Zoolander Returns to the Runway Co-directed with Vincent Peone 2016 Tond 2017 Freddy Derryl Cabin

Feature film Year Title Director Writer Producer Actor Notes 2020 Scare Me 2021 Werewolves Within Are You Happy Now 2025 Heart Eyes TBA Green Bank

Television