Matthew Laurance is an American actor and comedian[1] best known for starring as Ben Coleman in the Fox sitcom Duet and for his recurring role as Mel Silver on Beverly Hills, 90210.
Matthew Dickoff was born in Queens, New York City and raised in suburban Hewlett, Long Island.
[2][3] He has an identical twin brother, Mitchell (born four minutes earlier), who is also a professional actor.
[5] Laurance appeared on Saturday Night Live during its sixth season.
[9] He starred as detective novelist Ben Coleman in the sitcom Duet on Fox, which ran from 1987 to 1989 for three seasons, at the time, one of few original programs during the Fox network's debut.