Ben Schwartz is a celebrated actor and comedian known for playing Jean-Ralphio Saperstein on Parks and Recreation. For years he has entertained viewers while keeping his personal life private.
He last dated Gina Rodriguez in 2016, and since then there have been no reports of them dating anyone else; likely focusing on acting projects rather than dating anyone new.
| Person | Profession/Notable Roles | Relationship Status | Notable Relationships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Schwartz | Actor, Comedian | Private | Dated Gina Rodriguez in 2016 |
| Gina Rodriguez | Actress, Producer | In a relationship | In a relationship with Joe LoCicero |
| Jake Hurwitz | Comedian, Writer, Actor | Private | – |
| Amir Blumenfeld | Comedian, Writer, Actor | Private | – |
Gina Rodriguez
Gina Rodriguez has been keeping herself extremely busy with her career since Jane the Virgin concluded, including directing and producing Diary of a Future President as well as starting her own production company. Additionally, she just recently formed a partnership with Always to end period poverty – wherein they will provide one month’s worth of pads to girls who require them – and recently found someone whom she can turn to during these exciting times.
Recent Instagram photos shared by actress Alia Bhatt show her with Joe LoCicero may signal their engagement, perhaps signaling it could be time for them to make plans for marriage. She wears an engagement ring on her finger which could indicate this could be the big day that they have been waiting for!
LoCicero and Rodriguez have been dating for some time, as he is best known for his roles on Parks and Recreation (Jan-Ralphio Saperstein) and House of Lies (Clyde Oberholt). Additionally, he’s done voice work for various shows and movies including Sonic the Hedgehog films.
They first met while filming Jane the Virgin, where he played an impersonator of Don Quixote who unexpectedly caught her off guard while giving a speech. Although their relationship remains mostly private, it appears as if they’re very happy together; their recent public outing at the Star Wars premiere after-party may have marked their first public showing together as a couple.
Jake and Amir Series
Jake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld created their short-form comedy show Jake and Amir back in 2013. Set against the backdrop of CollegeHumor employees, with Hurwitz portraying himself as a straight man while Blumenfeld takes on an annoying, obsessive, and odd coworker role – it was often funny yet heartfelt! The series made viewers laugh out loud.
After leaving CollegeHumor in 2015, they started producing their own content such as an on-demand podcast and YouTube videos. Additionally, they wrote the script for the 2020 Sonic the Hedgehog movie as well as earning two Primetime Emmy nominations and one Streamy Award nomination for their work on Parks and Recreation and Jake and Amir respectively.
Although Schwartz prefers to keep his personal life private, he has experience dating. For a time he was engaged to Gina Rodriguez from Jane the Virgin; however, they parted ways after six years together in 2016. Since then he’s focused on his career by undertaking numerous projects.
Schwartz has made appearances on numerous television series, such as Parks and Recreation, House of Lies and BoJack Horseman. As a voice actor he voices characters such as Jean-Ralphio Saperstein from Parks and Recreation and Clyde Oberholt from House of Lies; in DuckTales Leonardo is his signature role and Dewey Duck will soon make an appearance as well.
Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation cast members have experienced their fair share of ups and downs in their relationships, from finding that special someone to going through tough patches along the way.
Ben Schwartz is best known for his portrayal of Jean-Ralphio Saperstein on Parks and Recreation on NBC, as well as for appearing in Curb Your Enthusiasm, BoJack Horseman and House of Lies. Additionally, he has voiced numerous characters such as DuckTales’ Rise of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja. Additionally, he belongs to the comedy group Hot Sauce alongside Adam Pally and Gil Ozeri before performing Something Fresh monthly at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.
Schwartz has kept a relatively private personal life and doesn’t appear to have any children. Instead, his focus has been mainly on acting opportunities that come his way: Space Force, Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ and Middleditch & Schwartz are just some of them! Additionally, he lent his voice for Sonic the Hedgehog movies as well as for an upcoming Nickelodeon film Renfield.
Although the status of Ben Schwartz’s marriage remains unknown, reports indicate he may be in a romantic relationship with Jane the Virgin actress Gina Rodriguez. They have been seen spending time together and even posted adorable Instagram photos together.
House of Lies
Ben Schwartz has yet to enter into any long-term relationships and prefers focusing on his profession and other endeavors instead of any long-term romances. A popular American comedian and actor, he has gained much admiration from fans due to his exceptional acting abilities on NBC’s Parks and Recreation as Jean-Ralphio Saperstein as well as appearing as Clyde Oberholt on Showtime’s House of Lies series.
Schwartz received two Primetime Emmy nominations and a Streamy Award nomination for his work on Parks and Recreation, in addition to making appearances on popular shows such as Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Good Place and Modern Family. As an accomplished voice actor he has provided voices for characters on DuckTales, Star Wars BoJack Horseman Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja Rise of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles among many others.
Conclusion
Ben Schwartz was born September 15 in The Bronx, New York to a Jewish family and has kept most of his personal details private; it was reported in 2016 that he dated Gina Rodriguez. Although not gay himself, Schwartz has demonstrated support for LGBTQ rights through public comments and actions; in 2019, he participated in a fundraising event at the Los Angeles LGBT Center that provides health and social services to their community.
