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BEN FRANKLIN

Top Performer

Philadelphia, PA

$450.00 - $2,500.00

Historical Character

Travels nationwide

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Ben Franklin on TV & Film (Brian Patrick Mulligan)

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Commercial Reel, BEN FRANKLIN (Brian Patrick Mulligan)

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Ben Franklin Stage Show (Impersonator & Look Alike)

Ben Franklin at a Science Festival

Ben Franklin in historic Philadelphia

Ben Franklin, WEDDING OFFICIANT

Ben Franklin for Parades, Festivals & Charity Events

On the set of the "Ben Franklin" Bud Light Commercial

Ben Franklin hosts The Game Show Network

Pickleball with Ben!

A Ben Franklin Christmas

Ben at the Sandy Sprint Fundraiser

Ben in his famous fur cap

Ben with the Philadelphia Flyers Cheerleaders

Ben appears in Print!

Brunch with Ben!

Ben Franklin stars in a Documentary!

Ben Franklin Print Advertisement

Ben is ideal for Philadelphia weddings!

Ben on The Ben Franklin Yacht

Ben, Abe, & George

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Overview

Brian Patrick Mulligan is a BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Impersonator & Interpreter in Philadelphia.
He's celebrating over 35 years as BEN! His Franklin portrayal's been seen in TV Shows on The Game Show Network, PBS, The Disney Channel, HBO Max, Comedy Central, The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, & more! Also in national Commercials for Doritos, Bud Light, Comcast Cable, American Signature Furniture, FujiFilm, to name a few.
His "Ben" is avail for TV, Commercials, Speeches, Parades, Conventions, Weddings (Licensed Officiant), Emceeing Awards Programs, Meet & Greet, & Photo Opportunities.
There's a reason he has the most Gigsalad bookings and 5 Star Reviews of any Ben Franklin in Philadelphia!

Reviews

21 reviews

Lilla F.

May 11, 2026

Verified review

A Memorable and Entertaining Experience!

You did a phenomenal job as Ben Franklin! We really appreciated you taking photos with our attendees and bringing such great energy to the event. Your jokes and ability to tie everything back to health and wellness, and our organization's mission, made your skit even more memorable.

I also appreciate how you made yourself available before the event to meet with my team and discuss our vision for the day. Your insightful ideas and collaborative input were valuable in creating a polished script that was very well received by our audience.

Thank you!

Hired as: Historical Character

Elaine S.

September 16, 2019

Verified review

We had a BLAST!!!!! Brian was amazing! He made our event!

We would like to say a special thanks to Brian Patrick Mulligan for a truly amazing performance! He made our evening. He engaged the crowd, got them going, shared his vast knowledge of Ben Franklin, was incredibly funny and was very patient with us through the planning process. Brian really worked with us to tailor the performance to fit perfectly into our event. He was great about working with local talent and engaged our guests in the performance. It was an absolute riot! We loved it! Thank you Brian!!!!

Hired as: Educational Entertainment, Emcee, Historical Character, Impersonator, Look-Alike, Patriotic Entertainment, Political Entertainment, Political Speaker, Science/Technology Expert

Jean K.

April 11, 2018

Verified review

Perfect Opener for Washington DC Convention

Brian (AKA Ben Franklin) was top notch. He arrived early and already dressed in character. He was ready for the sound check early and was happy to wait "in the wings" until we were ready to introduce him. He was funny and engaging with the audience of 360 people. His Huzzah chant was shared many times during our convention following the opening bit. I highly recommend him for a special guest at a convention, conference, meeting, etc.

Hired as: Historical Character, Impersonator, Look-Alike, Patriotic Entertainment

Patricia P.

June 18, 2026

Verified review

Awesome portrayal

Brian did an excellent job portraying Dr. Benjamin Franklin for our celebratory 250 BBQ at the Sisters of Mercy Convent. His knowledge of the history and of Dr. Franklin himself was delightful to hear and of course very engaging. He invited both staff and sisters to participate in a game show which brought on lots of laughs. Brian was very professional from booking to end of event. Highly recommend!

Hired as: Historical Character

Lenny W.

May 17, 2026

Verified review

"The First American" in the Flesh

Apart from raising Ben Franklin from the dead, you cannot do better than Brian Patrick Mulligan for your event. He portrays Franklin with an authenticity that cannot be matched. He was on time for the event and ready to go at the contracted time and worked the crowd for his entire stay. People in attendance lined up to have their picture taken with him, to listen to his stories and to hang on to his every word as he patiently answered all of their questions. The feedback we received from attendees was excellent.

Hired as: Historical Character

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Booking information

Price range: $450.00 - $2,500.00

Insurance: $2,000,000 - Liability Insurance

Unions: SAG-AFTRA

Services offered

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Upcoming booked events

13

Saturday

Festival

12:00pm - 2:00pm

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Philadelphia, PA

06

Saturday

School Assembly

12:30pm - 2:00pm

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Oaklyn, NJ

June 2025

26

Thursday

Corporate Event

6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Philadelphia, PA

December 2019

25

Wednesday

Christmas Party

All-day event

24

Tuesday

Christmas Eve party

All-day event

22

Sunday

Corporate Event

11:00am - 2:00pm

21

Saturday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

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28

Monday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 10:00pm

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Washington D.C., DC

October 2016

28

Friday

Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine, Isaac Newton, Voltaire, and the Founding Fathers.

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