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."The mystery of the Dell dude." — by Rob Walker — Slate Magazine
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.
Later career In 2005, Curtis played the role of Christian in the Off-Broadway comedy Joy by John Fisher. The show ran at the Actors' Playhouse in Manhattan's West Village from August 14 to September 25.
Filmography
Film +YearTitleRoleNotes2007RapturiousSpecter2009Echelon 8Richard2011SpyJonathan LookeAlso associate producer2011We Are the HartmansJordanAlso co-producer2017Beauty MarkBilly
Television YearTitleRoleNotes2007Law & OrderRobert ColeEpisode: "Over Here"2009MercyCore Doctor5 episodes2013Method or MadnessAdamEpisode: "The Actors Support Group"2013–2018What Would You Do?Various roles12 episodes2015The Jack and Triumph ShowDell Dude2 episodes2015Chasing LifeJaredEpisode: "The Age of Consent"2016I Love You... But I LiedTommyEpisode: "Addicted"2017–2018John the ThiefArvid Cranston5 episodes2018Orange Is the New BlackMr. SprangEpisode: "Changing Winds"2018The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselWaylon JonesEpisode: "Vote for Kennedy, Vote for Kennedy"
Video games +YearTitleRole2006BullyDamon West2008Midnight Club: Los AngelesJoe2009Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay TonyThe People of Liberty City / Conspire Caller2013Grand Theft Auto VThe Local Population
References
External links Official Web site