Biography

Ben Harney was born on August 29, 1952 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for All My Children (1970), Ben & Eddie: The Meeting - Eddie Finds a Home (1990) and The Wiz (1983). He is married to Olive Harney. They have four children.

Won Broadway's 1982 Tony Award as Best Actor (Musical) for "Dreamgirls."

Father of Jennie Harney.

Grandfather of Ella, and Olivia.