Who is BenOfTheWeek?
BenOfTheWeek, born Benjamin De Almeida, is a Canadian-born comedy creator known for surreal sketches on TikTok and YouTube. His videos turn unusual premises into humorous situations, building an online identity around unexpected ideas and playful absurdity.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Benjamin De Almeida |
| Profession | Comedy creator and YouTuber |
| Birth Date | September 8, 1999 |
| Birthplace | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Age | 27 years old (2026) |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
Career Highlights
Ben began uploading to YouTube in 2010 and launched BENOFTHEWEEK in 2013 after his original channel was deleted. His audiences later exceeded 12 million on TikTok and nine million on YouTube. A 2022 video featured him giving MrBeast an inflatable Minion.
Family Life
His family moved to Tewksbury, Massachusetts, when he was two. He has French, German, Indian, and Portuguese ancestry. He was romantically linked to creator Halle Burns in early 2025; the reference does not establish a recent relationship update.
Remembered For
Ben is known for surreal comedy and elaborate internet jokes. Early attention came partly from his resemblance to Noah Centineo, while his sketch content helped establish his own recognizable style.
Earnings and Net Worth
His exact earnings and net worth are not verified in the available reference. Audience totals and viral videos alone cannot establish his personal wealth.
Unknown Facts
- He attended VidCon in 2018.
- A 2020 joke about the first person to clap attracted millions of views.
- His original YouTube channel predates BENOFTHEWEEK.
