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 241 to 264 of 295.
0:27Mr Eat
41.1K views
5:53Cincinnati Crowdwork Compilation | Standup Comedy
40.9K views
1:50Message for people getting upset at comedy
37.5K views
8:41Ben Bankas goes off on crowd in Jacksonville, FL | Stand Up Comedy
35.8K views
12:17Stroudsburg, PA Crowd Work Compilation | Ben Bankas Standup Comedy
35.6K views
6:07Ben Bankas talks about Charlie Kirk & Jimmy Kimmel fallout | Standup Comedy
34.8K views
0:31HR at a construction company
34.6K views
0:40People getting fired for celebrating Charlie Kirk’s death
34.3K views
0:51What do you believe?
33.6K views
0:26Do they look alike?
33.3K views
0:46Have a guy a cig in PA
32.2K views
0:27Kelowna BC March 19th… don’t miss it..
30.3K views
1:10Husband got a nice birthday present
30.2K views
1:24They know nobody standing up for the smokers
29.1K views
6:58Ben Bankas walks two liberal women and has to kick out drunk guy | Stand Up Comedy
29.1K views
12:40Ben Bankas does Crowdwork with Prison Guard and Defence Lawyer in San Antonio | Stand Up Comedy
29K views
20:01Ben Bankas Chinese Christmas Album | Wuhan Records
27.7K views
1:29Tickets go on sale tomorrow October 1st 10am EST for 2027 tour dates benbankas.com for all tickets
26.2K views
1:01Vancouver March 20-21 just added last minute Pop Up. Kelowna March 19.
25.6K views
3:32Ben Bankas speaks with Indian Immigrants in Ottawa | Yuk Yuk's Ottawa West, January 5th, 2024
21.7K views
1:29Palestinians at my show were chill
21.7K views
0:45What will happen to Guillermo?
20.8K views
1:30Boston and Toronto are similar
20.6K views
0:50July 2, 2025
19.7K 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.
