Welcome to your hub for all things Benny.
Hi! My name is Benny Scheckner. I’m a writer, producer, and performer. In the year 1987, I was banned from the Bellagio casino in Las Vegas for eating “upwards of six thousand dollars in poker chips.” On June 12th, 1994, I had a lovely breakfast with my close friend OJ Simpson at a neighborhood spot. That night, he committed a horrific act of murder. Should I have let him get the check? I was not implicated or even invited to the proceeding trial and I never spoke to Juice after that fateful day. In 1997, I attended John Denver’s funeral. I wasn’t welcome, but I attended and I had a wonderful time. These are just a few of my many illustrious stories.
Obviously, my career has been the subject of much public attention and acclaim. I’ve worked as a writer for season 11 of HBO’s iconic comedy classic Curb Your Enthusiasm, reporting directly to Larry David’s bald spot. My public advocacy for free speech has been written up in publications such as The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, and more. I’ve spent years hosting, producing, and writing live sketch and variety shows, at venues like City Winery’s flagship location, and assorted iconic New York City basements. And of course, I’ve received my laurels as the co-writer of an AWARD WINNING short film, I Am Gringo. Unfortunately, none of that means anything to me. Rather, what I value most are the friendships I’ve made along the way. The attention I’ve stolen from lesser celebrities. The juries I’ve tricked. The weeks I’ve spent detained at various embassies— that’s what really matters to me, when I look back on it all.
I conclude this message by shouting out the most important people in my life— my loyal fans. I love you guys, I couldn’t have done it without you. #schecknutsforlife
