Ben York Jones

Ben York Jones (born February 11, 1984) is an American screenwriter and film actor best known for writing and co-starring in the award-winning film Like Crazy (2011). Born on the east coast, Jones grew up in Orange County, California and attended Woodbridge High School in Irvine. He graduated with a BFA in Film Production from Chapman University in 2006. Jones starred in and co-wrote the film Douchebag, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2010. Inspired by his own long-distance relationship, Jones collaborated with Drake Doremus to create Like Crazy. He also co-wrote the film Breathe In, which premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.