Robert Ben Garant Biography: Wife, Age, Height, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Kids

Robert Ben Garant is an American screenwriter, film producer, director, and actor widely recognized for his high-profile work in film and television comedy.

He gained international prominence as the co-creator and co-star of the Comedy Central mockumentary series Reno 911!, as well as for co-writing multi-billion-dollar blockbuster film franchises including Night at the Museum, The Pacifier, and Herbie: Fully Loaded.

Robert Ben Garant
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Name:	Robert Ben Garant
Born:	14 September 1970 (age 55 years old)
Place of Birth:	Cookeville, Tennessee, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White
Height:	1.71m
Religion:	Christian
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Garant
Spouse:	Cathy Shim (m. 2011), Jennifer Garant (m. ?–2007)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	2
Occupation:	Screenwriter, Producer, Director, Actor
Net Worth:	$10 Million

Early Life and Education

Robert Ben Garant was born on 14 September 1970 in Cookeville, Tennessee, and raised in Farragut near Knoxville under the guidance of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garant, alongside his siblings.

He completed his secondary education at Farragut High School, where he discovered a passion for theatrical arts, before moving to New York City to attend the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. Identifying with the White ethnic group, he adheres to the Christian faith.

Career

Robert Ben Garant launched his comedic journey while attending New York University, co-founding the influential sketch group The State alongside long-time collaborator Thomas Lennon.

The troupe secured a self-titled series on MTV, The State (1993–1995), providing him with his early entry point into national television before he transitioned into writing and co-creating Comedy Central’s satirical variety show Viva Variety.

Robert Ben Garant achieved major industry recognition by co-creating, executive producing, and starring as Deputy Travis Junior in the hit mockumentary series Reno 911!.

Behind the camera, he established himself as a dominant force in Hollywood comedy screenwriting, collaborating with Thomas Lennon on blockbuster hits such as Night at the Museum, The Pacifier, Herbie: Fully Loaded, and Balls of Fury. His prolific screenwriting, directing ventures, and bestselling co-authored industry book Writing Movies for Fun and Profit have left a lasting impact on modern commercial comedy cinema.

Awards and Nominations

• Daytime Emmy Award Nomination – Outstanding Writing in an Animated Program (Planet Sheen)
• CableACE Award Nomination – Best Comedy Series (The State)

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Personal Life

Robert Ben Garant, 55 years old and 1.71m tall, enjoys a stable family life with his wife, actress Cathy Shim, whom he married in 2011.

He was previously married to Jennifer Garant, with their marriage ending in divorce in 2007. He is also a devoted father to two children—a son and a daughter. Outside of his work as a writer, director, and actor, Garant enjoys writing speculative fiction, participating in comedy mentorship events, supporting local arts initiatives, and spending quality time with his family while leading a relatively private life in Los Angeles.

Net Worth

Robert Ben Garant has an estimated net worth of $10 million, accumulated through a successful career spanning several decades in the entertainment industry. Much of his wealth comes from screenwriting projects for major Hollywood studios, co-creating popular television franchises, and directing feature films.

Filmography

• The State (1993–1995)
• Viva Variety (1997–1999)
• Reno 911! (2003–2009, 2020–2022)
• Taxi (2004)
• The Pacifier (2005)
• Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005)
• Night at the Museum (2006)
• Balls of Fury (2007)
• Reno 911!: Miami (2007)
• Baywatch (2017)
• Reno 911! The Hunt for QAnon (2021)
• Reno 911! It’s a Wonderful Heist (2022)

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