Ben Bankas
About Ben Bankas
Ben Bankas is a Canadian stand-up comedian from Toronto who later relocated to Austin, Texas. He began performing stand-up as a teenager on the Toronto club circuit, including Yuk Yuk's, and has built a reputation for political satire, fast-paced riffing and crowd work. He has shared stages with comedians including Andrew Schulz, Joe List, Louis J. Gomez and Tyler Fischer.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when comedy clubs in Toronto were closed, Bankas began organizing outdoor stand-up shows at Christie Pits Park and later Bickford Park, drawing media attention and, on at least one occasion, a fine from local authorities for performing in the park; the events were covered by outlets including Toronto Life, CBC and Rebel News. Bankas hosts "The Bankas Show" on YouTube and has released comedy specials titled "Gaytatorship" and "Please, Wear a Mask." His comedy, which touches on politics, current events and pop culture, has been featured by media outlets including Fox News, the Toronto Sun, CBC, BlogTO, Toronto Life and CP24, and he has more than 200,000 followers on Instagram.
Videos (295)
Videos 217 to 240 of 295.
1:32Asians with Indian people jobs
79.8K views
10:40Border Patrol Love | Ben Bankas Standup Comedy
79.4K views
5:20Ben Bankas has Farmer Heckler in Calgary | Standup Comedy
77.5K views
27:04Boston Crowd Work Compilation | Ben Bankas Standup Comedy
77.2K views
5:47Ben Bankas on Mars | Standup Comedy
76.7K views
2:43Retired guys live the life
75.6K views
8:09Texas Cop explains how fast you can speed at Ben Bankas show in Plano | Standup Comedy
75.6K views
1:36My wedding people got hate voicemails..Full ep on Patreon
75K views
1:34Women know too much now…
70.1K views
1:00Man and pregnant..
68.1K views
7:46Ben Bankas Crowd Work Plano, Texas | Standup Comedy
64.8K views
1:03Comedy doesn’t need to be for the greater good
60.5K views
8:04Ben Bankas vs. Muslims | Standup Comedy
59.6K views
1:37Maybe I could be a liberal
59.6K views
3:52Ukrainian female hecklers at comedy show in Tampa Feb 6 2025 | Ben Bankas Comedy
57K views
1:07Never know who could be a fan
55K views
5:36Fight Breaks Out in Front Row | Ben Bankas Standup Comedy
54.8K views
0:47The woke laugh is different
53.4K views
8:12Kicking Out a Heckler | Ben Bankas Standup Comedy
51.5K views
6:23Woman Removed From My Show in Austin | Ben Bankas Standup Comedy
50.7K views
9:33Ginger Heckler | Ben Bankas Standup Comedy
48.2K views
1:03You’re a normal person…
45.9K views
1:29Palestinians at my show in Tampa
44.5K views
0:40Employee won’t be missed..
41.3K viewsGuest appearances (2)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Ben Bankas.
Guest appearances 1 to 2 of 2.
1:45:52Ben Bankas: Trudeau’s An Idiot & Democrats Have No Goals
Adam Carolla
88.6K views
1:25:59Ben Bankas | The Roseanne Barr Podcast
Roseanne Barr
65.6K viewsChannels on this page: Adam Carolla, Roseanne Barr
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ben Bankas from?
Ben Bankas is a Canadian stand-up comedian from Toronto who later relocated to Austin, Texas.
How did Ben Bankas start in comedy?
Ben Bankas began performing stand-up as a teenager on the Toronto club circuit, including at Yuk Yuk's.
What were Ben Bankas's outdoor comedy shows?
In 2020, while Toronto comedy clubs were closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ben Bankas organized outdoor stand-up shows at Christie Pits Park and later Bickford Park; they drew media attention and, at least once, a fine from local authorities.
What comedy specials has Ben Bankas released?
Ben Bankas has released the comedy specials Gaytatorship and Please, Wear a Mask, and he hosts The Bankas Show on YouTube.
What is Ben Bankas's comedy style?
Bankas has a reputation for political satire, fast-paced riffing and crowd work, and his comedy touches on politics, current events and pop culture.
Who has Ben Bankas shared the stage with?
Ben Bankas has shared stages with comedians including Andrew Schulz, Joe List, Louis J. Gomez and Tyler Fischer.
Which media have featured Ben Bankas?
The comedy of Ben Bankas has been featured by outlets including Fox News, the Toronto Sun, CBC, BlogTO, Toronto Life and CP24.
