Henry Danger: Ben Giroux’s Wild Acting Career

Actor, director, and voiceover artist Ben Giroux joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets while talking about Henry Danger, voice acting, directing, AI, creativity, and why there’s no place for “cool” in theater. Ben looks back at how his career evolved from on-camera acting into animation and voiceover, becoming recognizable to generations of fans through roles on Nickelodeon, including Henry Danger, Big Nate, and Bunsen Is a Beast. He also reflects on directing, producing, and why keeping multiple creative projects going has helped him stay working in an unpredictable industry. From being mistaken for a real Christmas elf at a shopping mall to becoming known around the world as an evil baby gangster, Ben recounts some of the most unforgettable moments that have shaped his career. He also talks about letting go of the need to be “cool,” embracing the cringe, and why fully committing to a character can make all the difference.In this episode, Ben Giroux talks about: His transition from on-camera acting to animation and voiceover Henry Danger, Big Nate, Bunsen Is a Beast, and his other memorable roles The importance of staying versatile and keeping multiple creative projects going Why in-person collaboration still matters in an increasingly remote industry Preparing for voiceover auditions and making room for improvisation Embracing cringe, authenticity, and fully committing to the bit The hilarious story of being mistaken for a real Christmas elf Becoming more comfortable in his own skin and letting go of the need to be “cool” Plus, Ben and Tawny make friendship bracelets, with 100% of bracelet sales donated to the First Aid Society. Follow Ben Giroux: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bengiroux/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@BenGiroux YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BenGiroux  Follow Tawny: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawnyplatis/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tawnyplatis Web: https://tawnyvoice.com/