Owen Benjamin
Owen Benjamin Kares Troy-Smith (born May 24, 1980), known professionally as Owen Benjamin, is an American conspiracy theorist and internet personality known for promoting white supremacy, antisemitism, homophobia, and Neo-Nazism. He was a stand-up comedian and actor who had minor roles in mainstream film and television between 2008 and 2015.
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| Birth name | Owen Benjamin Kares Troy-Smith |
| Born | May 24, 1980 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 |
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. These included antisemitic remarks, homophobic remarks, and calling Barack Obama a "nigger".
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