Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast Ben Starr Interview: That Guy's In Everything - Kinda Funny Gamescast
Jun 30, 2025
Ben Starr, a versatile voice actor known for roles in Final Fantasy XVI and Hades 2, shares his inspiring journey from childhood gaming enthusiasm to a successful career. He opens up about coping with grief after losing his father and the emotional challenges tied to alcohol dependency. Starr emphasizes the importance of support in personal relationships and discusses the role of gaming in healing. He candidly addresses the pressures of fame, the quest for authenticity, and how personal struggles fuel his creativity.
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Ben Starr's Acting & Gaming Start
- Ben Starr's first professional acting role was as Gavroche in Les Miserables at age 11.
- He kept a passion for video games since childhood but never imagined acting and gaming would merge.
Video Games as Art Form
- Video game performances deeply influence Ben's acting approach and he views games as advanced art.
- He passionately advocates video games as a valid artistic and performance medium.
Gaming Builds Social Connection
- Ben values having friends who share his love for video games; it transformed gaming from a private hobby to a shared community.
- This connection draws him to be involved in streaming and gaming groups.