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 Benton ®'s Profile |
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| Age: | 100 years old |
| Sex: | Male |
| Location: | Los Angeles, California |
| Country: |  United States |
| Zodiac: |  Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21) |
| Last Login: | Jul 11, 2008 (537 days back) |
About Me |
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| BentonJennings.com
Internet Movie Data Base listing You can also find me over at: Nextcat.com And: Representation: Hervey-Grimes Talent Agency 310-475-2010 Factoid: I am a scion of "Manos: The Hands Of Fate". Yes, really. My Father played the "Cop". See: IMDB - MANOS Newsie News: I wrote and directed the first Theatre For Young Audiences production for SkyPilot Theatre Company which played in North Hollywood, April - May. Info: www.skypilottheatre.com I was thrown feet first into the deep end! Joined the cast of the new musical "LOST IN HOLLYWOODLAND" when the chap playing Edwin had to leave. The show opened April 12. http://www.lostinhollywoodland.com/ Recently shot a role in a new David Zucker comedy feature film, "AMERICAN CAROL". I portrayed Adolf Hitler. Yes....Really. Again. And opposite Kelsey Grammer! Here's some quotes about my recent performance in "TAKING SIDES" for SkyPilot Theatre Company “Powerful, thought-provoking and disturbing... All of the actors are first-rate but Benton Jennings is the standout -- possibly the best theatrical performance I've seen all year. See "Taking Sides" while you can -- it'll stick with you for a long, long time. Benton is an endlessly versatile performer. I have seen him bring down the house doing sketch comedy, and break an audience's heart with his wrenching dramatic role in "Taking Sides," as a German conductor accused of collaborating with the Nazis during World War II. I'm beginning to think there's not much he can't do. He's a great, great actor." " - Frank Thompson; author, screenwriter, producer “If you saw Benton Jennings in TAKING SIDES, you saw an amazing performance. Those of us there on Saturday evening were absolutely blown away. What a major theatrical treat! There were other wonderful performances as well, but Benton was incredible.” - Joan Messinger, Talent Agent, Pinnacle“...gut-wrenching performances by an extraordinary cast... Benton Jennings gives a multi-layered portrayal of the great conductor, 1st appearing as a dignified and proud figure, and at the end, in a tremendously moving speech, has a complete emotional breakdown of his character in a stunning, unforgettable performance.” ~ Beth Temkin, reviewer“Benton Jennings was fantastic, as was the play and the rest of the cast. It deserves a much wider audience and a much longer run...hopefully, it will happen! We were blown away.” -- Michael Andreas, composer, & Julie Fleischer, producer “Every time I see Benton Jennings perform, I am more in awe. Not only do I admire his acting skills, his interpretations are thoughtful and thought provoking.” -- Alison Mize, Casting Director..talented, energetic cast have done L. A. a service by bringing this gripping play to life." - John Rubinstein (Tony Award actor & The Wizard in L.A.'s "Wicked") "MY" episode on the new medical drama "Heartland" on TNT aired Monday July 16 and Wednesday July 18. Entitled "The Places You'll Go". I play a distraught father who is, well, let's say he's "racially handicapped". All my scenes are with the lovely Kari Matchett. You can see some snippets from the scenes on: http://www.nextcat.com/bentonjennings I was recently in the run of "Requiem For A Heavyweight", the Peabody Award winning play by Rod Serling, produced by SkyPilot Theatre Company. Due to an illness I stepped into the LEAD ROLE of Maish Resnick (the fighter's Manager) for 3 performances (before that I was "Doc" - the guy what forces the boxer into retirement) I was asked barely 5 days before..and we didn't have understudies...about 70 pages of dialog to learn in less than 5 days. Woo hoo! Here's some "official" reviews: “..The washed up boxer is ruled unfit for the ring by a stadium doctor (an excellent Benton Jennings)- Amy Bowker, The Tolucan Times LA Weekly gave the show a "Go" rating (i.e., "Go See") www.laweekly.com/stage/theater/theater-reviews/16535/?page=3 LA TIMES -- "Requiem for a Heavyweight" is the "Death of a Salesman" of the prizefighting world, as powerful today as when the Rod Serling teleplay first aired in 1956....the production, tautly directed by Eric Johnson, is sending theatergoers out the doors with telltale wetness on their cheeks." — Daryl H. Miller Review from “HellCab”: “Benton Jennings shows tremendous range as he moves in and out of the cab, alternating among characters that are weird, threatening, buffoonish, or Middle America..” --Jim Crogan, reviewer A film I am in, "How Henri Came To Stay", showed at Cannes this year. I took the role of the paraplegic British ex-officer which David Suchet had to back out of due to scheduling. (It's a murder mystery set in 1948 London.) The film also was selected into the "KCET Fine Cut Film Festival Best In Show" award. |
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My Interests |
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| "What did you have in mind?" -- Elwood P. Dowd, "Harvey" | |
I'd like to meet:Jack Benny (Oops! Too late!) |
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Music:Why, should I be hearing some now? The meds they gave me usually stop it... |
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Movies:Yes please, I'd like to be in some more. |
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Television:Yes please, some of those too.I'm included online in the DEXTER VICTIMS FILES . Click on "Gene Marshall". |
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Books:I guess I could write one...but who would buy it besides my Mom? |
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Heroes:Yes, I watch the show. ....oh, that's not what was meant? |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| MaritalStatus: | Married |
| SexualOrientation: | Straight |
| Hometown: | El Paso/Ft Worth/Los Angeles chronologically |
| Occupation: | Actor |
My Blog |
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PETER COTTONTAIL, JR --Fun Show for All Ages |
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| SkyPilot Theatre CompanyChildren's OutreachPresents:PETER COTTONTAIL JR.Adapted and Directed by Benton Jennings*Follow Peter Cottontail, Jr., a mischievous littlerabbit who justcan't help getting in t... Posted by Benton on Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:33:00 PST |
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LOST IN HOLLYWOODLAND - New Musical Comedy |
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| "LOST IN HOLLYWOODLAND"BENTON JENNINGS isLOST IN HOLLYWOODLAND, the West Coast premiere of a new musical comedy by Alex Wexler and Bill Parsley, directed by RIchard Hochberg.Also "Lost" are Barbara Ni... Posted by Benton on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:58:00 PST |
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TAKING SIDES -- come see! |
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| SkyPilot Theatre CompanyPresents"TAKING SIDES"By Ronald Harwoodthe Academy Award Winning Writer of "The Pianist"*Based on true events.*Produced by SkyPilot Theatre Company, who brought you last year's... Posted by Benton on Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:55:00 PST |
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Check out this event: TAKING SIDES by Ronald Harwood |
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| Hosted By: Skypilot TheatreWhen: Friday Nov 02, 2007 at 8:00 PMWhere: Sidewalk Studio Theatre4150 Riverside Dr. (next to Priscillas coffee)Toluca Lake, CA 91505United StatesDescription:Skypilot Theatr... Posted by Benton on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 06:07:00 PST |
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DEXTER VICTIM FILES |
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| Stumbled upon this mostly by accident!Seems I am included in the "Dexter Victims Files" on the Showtime website.http://www.sho.com/site/dexter/season1/victim_files.
do(Click on "Gene Marshall")Who knew... Posted by Benton on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 03:35:00 PST |
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See REQUIEM FOR A HEAVYWEIGHT |
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| What...no lunch menu?SkyPilot Theatre CompanyPresentsREQUIEM FOR A HEAVYWEIGHTA play by Rod Serling (winner Peabody Award)Directed by Eric JohnsonStarring Ken Butler, Bob Rusch, Duff Dugan, Tonja Kahl... Posted by Benton on Sun, 03 Jun 2007 12:43:00 PST |
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11 May 2007 |
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| There seems to be a big thing at a lot of the fast-burger places these days about a thing called an "Angus Burger". Whilst shooting a PSA film for LA County, a quick mealtime was ordered from the near... Posted by Benton on Tue, 15 May 2007 04:09:00 PST |
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4 May 2007 |
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| BBQ BBQ and BBQ for the lunch time break on the set of "Heartland".Whew! BBQ ribs, BBQ Chicken, BBQ sausage, BBQ catfish even!I piled my plate waaaaay too high, and had to get a to-go box so as to not... Posted by Benton on Mon, 14 May 2007 03:58:00 PST |
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30 April 07 |
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| Hot tamale! A very nice quicky lunch of flautas, a tamale, and an over-stuffed quesadilla all courtesy of the nice folks and craft service on the set of "Heartland". I went for a costume fitting and g... Posted by Benton on Tue, 01 May 2007 06:15:00 PST |
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29 April 07 |
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| So, a day at home and home cookin'.A chicken dish of some kinda Italian paprika spicy type.With noodles. And a green salad. Home cooked and 'et.Et: as in dialog for referring to having eaten on The An... Posted by Benton on Tue, 01 May 2007 06:08:00 PST |
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My Friends |
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Skypilot Theatre Company, Childrens Theatre Outreach Program, MJ, Deb, Andi, Fleur, A Dave Beeler and Tom Konkle Comedy Space, Terryn Westbrook, Joe Souza, Kelly, gwen, Jerry, jen, miriam, Rachel, Rebecca, neely, Kari, Julie, Caroline, *Linz*, TawnyLauren, Geralyn, blyth, Tannis, Actor's Audition CD by Renita Casting, Ricki, JENNIFRE' DuMONT CASTING, Nicole, Amy, Enci, Stephanie, Carey, TJ, Brittainy, CB, Kendall, William Shatner, GO FROGS, Cutter Garcia, Lady_Roguette, lollipops and rainbows, Frank, THE SOMEWHAT TRUE TALE OF ROBIN HOOD, Carson Douche Daly, Lauren M. Lynley, Bon, SoCal Film Group, Writers Guild of America, miranda, Earl, Vanie Poyey Photography, Royal Welch Fusiliers in America 23rd Regiment, Atlon Clement, Cricket Feet Showcase [RSVP now!!], Battlefield Band, Hunt Talent Management, Victoria
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