Benjamin Franklin by Barry Stevens
Overview
Looking for Benjamin Franklin? Barry Stevens is available to portray Philadelphia's most famous citizen and add life, liberty, happiness and a bit of history to your next event. Please visit my website, email, phone.
Reviews
31 reviews
Natalie M.
March 7, 2024History Fair Presenter!
Barry spoke at our Homeschool Co-op's History Fair. He talked about Benjamin Franklin's life, answered questions from the students, and then stayed after to greet our guests and take pictures. He did a great job interacting with everyone! We had a very large age range at our event, and he was able to get along with everyone. He fit right in with our group, and we were very pleased to have him! And, he really does look like Ben Franklin! He traveled several hours to get to our event, and is very reasonably priced. Thank you!
Hired as: Historical Character
Benjamin Franklin by Barry Stevens
Thank you.
I was a pleasure meeting you and your community.
Toni R.
September 30, 2019An unbelievable hit!
Great experience from start to finish!
Hired as: Historical Character
Ashley Z.
June 29, 2026Ben was a hit!
Barry was wonderful as Ben Franklin! People stopped him on the street during the event, and he was a fan favorite for photos!
He did a wonderful job!
Hired as: Historical Character
Sarena B.
June 25, 2026Ben at Nero's Annual Dinner at Union Station
Ben did a great job mingling with guests during cocktail hour, which fit our 250th theme for Nero's annual dinner. Guests took photos with him and had nice conversation. It was fun hiring him, along with Abe Lincoln and George Washington. They were a surprise for guests as they entered our cocktail hour space.
Hired as: Historical Character
Flint E.
June 22, 2026Barry Stevens is Ben Franklin
Barry stayed in character and was great to work with. His presentation was authentic and reflective of Dr. Franklin. Interacted very well with audience. I Highly recommend him.
Hired as: Historical Character, Patriotic Entertainment
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Unions: SAG-AFTRA
Additional booking notes
I can perform in and on just about any venue. I provide a wireless lavalier microphone and receiver for use where there are large audiences and a sound system is available and necessary. I bring my own folding stool for my use. I prefer to sit on the stage apron in larger auditoriums, or on the floor in smaller settings. As long as I can be seen I am comfortable with the lighting.
Upcoming booked events
July 2026
06
Monday
Retirement Community Event
1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Reston, VA
August 2026
22
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Aberdeen, MD
September 2026
20
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
York Springs, PA
Past booked events
July 2026
04
Saturday
Parade
9:00am - 12:00pm
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Broomall, PA
June 2026
30
Tuesday
Retirement Community Event
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Catonsville, MD
27
Saturday
Cultural Event
11:00am - 2:00pm
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New Freedom, PA
25
Thursday
Postal Museum
6:00pm - 9:00pm
24
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
8:30pm - 11:00pm
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Washington, DC
24
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Washington, DC
20
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Charlottesville, VA
02
Tuesday
Salisbury, MD
8:00pm - 9:00pm
May 2026
08
Friday
Birthday Party
9:30pm - 10:30pm
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Washington, DC
April 2026
30
Thursday
Festival
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Phoenix, AZ
18
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 8:30pm
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Arlington, VA
March 2026
14
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:45pm
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Arnold, MD
05
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Washington, DC
July 2025
05
Saturday
Bachelorette Party
2:00pm - 2:30pm
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Washington, DC
June 2025
21
Saturday
Bachelorette Party
8:30pm - 9:00pm
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Washington, DC
May 2025
04
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Fredericksburg, VA
April 2025
30
Wednesday
Corporate Event
7:30am - 9:00am
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Washington, DC
19
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Fredericksburg, VA
07
Monday
Campus Event
9:00am - 3:00pm
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Chicago, IL
January 2025
17
Friday
Restaurant/Bar Event
8:30pm - 11:00pm
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Washington, DC
November 2024
08
Friday
House Party
11:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)
•
Washington, DC
October 2024
15
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Washington, DC
May 2024
06
Monday
Corporate Event
11:30am - 12:30pm
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Washington, DC
April 2024
23
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
10:30am - 11:15am
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Alexandria, VA
March 2024
06
Wednesday
School Assembly
10:30am - 11:00am
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Pottstown, PA
June 2023
01
Thursday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:45pm
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Washington, DC
May 2023
28
Sunday
Holiday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Hilton Head Island, SC
April 2023
27
Thursday
Corporate Event
7:30pm - 8:30pm
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Washington, DC
01
Saturday
Festival
11:00am - 3:00pm
•
Washington, DC
March 2023
18
Saturday
Birthday Party
9:30pm - 11:30pm
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Washington, DC
15
Wednesday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Baltimore, MD
December 2022
01
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Washington, DC
September 2022
15
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
10:00am - 4:00pm
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Frostburg, MD
August 2022
19
Friday
Bachelor Party
8:00pm - 9:30pm
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Annapolis, MD
July 2022
22
Friday
Concert
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Rockville, MD
15
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Avalon, NJ
May 2022
14
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Alexandria, VA
October 2021
28
Thursday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Fairfax, VA
May 2021
20
Thursday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Newtown, PA
15
Saturday
House Party
3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Philadelphia, PA
April 2021
23
Friday
School Assembly
8:30am - 10:00am
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Auburn, CA
October 2020
20
Tuesday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Fort Wayne, IN
November 2019
16
Saturday
Surprise
7:30pm - 8:30pm
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Mount Vernon, VA
September 2019
28
Saturday
Wedding Engagement
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Yardley, PA
July 2019
04
Thursday
Personal Occasion
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Annandale, VA
June 2019
26
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
11:30am - 12:00pm
•
Hagerstown, MD
November 2018
01
Thursday
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Baltimore, MD
June 2018
21
Thursday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Baltimore, MD
May 2018
20
Sunday
Dinner Party
8:30pm - 9:30pm
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Arlington, VA
February 2018
27
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Washington, DC
May 2016
28
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
1:30pm - 1:45pm
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Woodbridge, VA
April 2016
13
Wednesday
Fundraiser
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Washington, DC
October 2015
18
Sunday
Convention/Trade Show
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Philadelphia, PA
15
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Washington, DC