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Ben Collins Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on March 20, 2026: By Josphat G

Ben Collins is an American journalist and CEO for The Onion.

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Best Known For:The Onion
Breakthrough:Gained national prominence for his investigative reporting on disinformation for NBC News in 2018

10 Quick Facts About Ben Collins

  • Full Name: Ben Collins
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Journalist and reporter
  • Known For: The Onion
  • Current Role: CEO
  • Date of Birth: October 30, 1988
  • Age: 38 years old
  • Place of Birth: Massachusetts
  • Beats: Technology and Investigations
  • Media Level: National
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Ben Collins Age

Ben Collins is 38 years old. He was born on October 30, 1988, and his zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Education

He attended Loyola University Chicago, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.

  • Loyola University Chicago
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Journalism

Career & Work

Ben Collins' career includes news and reporting roles with The Onion and NBC News, a news outlet.

Organization: The Onion
Role: CEO
Period: 2024–Present
Details: Chicago, Illinois
Organization: NBC News
Role: Reporter
Period: 2018–2023
Details: New York · Covered disinformation and extremism

Rise to Fame

Ben Collins became known for his work as CEO at The Onion.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Ben Collins
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Journalist and reporter
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: October 30, 1988
  • Age: 38
  • Birthday: October 30
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
  • Place of Birth: Massachusetts

Measurements

  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hair Color: Brown

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $79,000–$345,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $404,000–$5,766,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/oneunderscore__

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