Henry Danger: Ben Giroux’s Wild Acting Career
August 20, 2026 · 31 min
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Ben Giroux tells the full story of going from on-camera kid actor to voice of beloved Nickelodeon characters.
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In this episode
- How staying versatile across acting, voiceover, and directing keeps a career alive
- Why fully committing to a character matters more than trying to look cool
- What it actually takes to prepare for and improvise in voiceover auditions
- The real story behind becoming known worldwide as an evil baby gangster
About this episode
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.
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