Owen Benjamin
American alt-right internet personality / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Owen Smith, known professionally as Owen Benjamin, is an American conspiracy theorist and internet personality known for promoting white supremacy, antisemitism, homophobia, and neo-Nazism.[1][2][3][4][5][6] He was a stand-up comedian and actor who had roles in mainstream film and television between 2008 and 2015.
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Birth name | Owen Smith |
Born | Oswego, New York, U.S. |
Medium | Stand-up, television, film, internet |
Education | State University of New York, Plattsburgh (BA) |
Years active | 2006–present |
Genres | Observational comedy |
Notable works and roles | Sullivan & Son The House Bunny |
Website | Official website |
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In the late 2010s, Benjamin began expressing more extreme political views. In 2019, he was banned from several mainstream social media platforms for violations of their policies, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.[7][8][9] These included antisemitic, homophobic, and racist remarks.[5][8][10]