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Benjamin Bowmar Curtis (born November 2, 1980 in Chattanooga, Tennessee), also known as the "Dude, you're gettin' a Dell" guy, is an American actor and former spokesman for Dell Computers. Curtis was prominently featured in the popular "Dell Dude" ads from 2000 to 2003.

As part of a commercial advertising campaign, Curtis portrayed the character Steven. This advertising campaign popularized the phrase "Dude, you're getting a Dell." The commercials would usually feature chipper Steven informing prospective buyers of all the perks of owning a Dell. When the party was sold on the idea he would close with the catchphrase "Dude, you're getting a Dell". The campaign was a huge success and not only helped bring prominence to Dell, but to Curtis as well.

On February 9, 2003, Curtis was caught attempting to buy a small bag of marijuana on Manhattan's Lower East Side. Curtis was arrested and charged with criminal possession of marijuana. Word of the arrest of the Dell dude spread quickly through the media.

Since the bag Curtis possessed contained a very small amount of marijuana, the judge in his case was lenient. The case was adjourned in contemplation of dismissal, meaning it would be dismissed and Curtis's record expunged if he stayed out of trouble for the next year. Despite the incident, Dell spokesman Venancio Figueroa maintained that Curtis' relationship with the company was "still in place." However, Dell, Inc. fired Curtis as a result of his arrest due to company policy. It ended Curtis's relationship with them.

Curtis now tends a bar in New York City as well as some acting in student films.