Benjamin Sprunger

Benjamin Sprunger was born in Bluffton, Ohio to Mennonite parents. His 20+ year career runs the gamut from onstage performances in both Chicago and LA, to some notable TV and film appearances, as well as national commercials and print advertisements. Though he currently makes his home in Chicago, he lived in Los Angeles from 2001 to 2006 where he made his network television debut on ABC sitcom It's All Relative (2004), followed by a several short films, and an appearance on daytime television on NBC's Passions (2006). During this time in LA, he worked steadily in theatre including productions at Secret Rose, Greenway Court, Hudson, Blank, Whitefire, and The Ivar. In LA, he also appeared in David Lee's 2001 production of Do I Hear a Waltz? at Pasadena Playhouse alongside Broadway veteran Carol Lawrence, Tony Award-winner Anthony Crivello, Alyson Reed, Elmarie Wendel, Jack Riley, and Annie Wersching. In Chicago, Benjamin has worked with Raven, House, Northlight, 16th Street, Goodman, Victory Gardens, TimeLine, Steppenwolf, Strawdog, Griffin, Steep, Haven, CityLit, and Music Theater Works. He is also an Artistic Associate of About Face Theatre - having appeared in 9 productions there since 2000. Most notably, he is still recognized as Will's boyfriend's sister's fiance from two Thanksgiving episodes of Will & Grace (2004). He is a 1997 graduate of Otterbein University with a BFA in Music, Theatre, and Dance.