- Born
- Height5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- Courtney Benjamin. (Actor) born April 19, 1982 in Chicago Ill; raised in Pontiac, MI. Ferris State University Graduate (Applied Speech Communications with a minor in Theatre.) He was nominated and won an award in 7th annual 2010 Black Essence Awards. Member of Evangel Christian Churches in Roseville MI. Courtney has had passion for theatre, film and Improv for a few years now; he has shared the stage with LisaRaye and many others. Training with acting coach Rio Scafone, Courtney has Co-Guest starred in ABC TV series Detroit 187, cast in lifetime movie America as Sherriff Romero and featured in numerous commercials worldwide. On top of acting, Courtney is a successful entrepreneur founding Christian label Benjamin Entertainment Group where the labels artists have gained a total of 12 nominations and 2 awards won. Advancing his career he has become executive producer of upcoming film "Prisoners of Secrets".
- IMDb mini biography by: Courtney Benjamin
- SpouseChristina Benjamin(October 15, 2005 - present) (3 children)
- He has 4 brothers: Greg Benjamin, Cleave Wiley, Cletis Wiley, Mike Wiley; 4 sisters: Marnita Wiley, Cheryl Munson (deceased), Teresa Wiley (deceased), Cathy McClendon.
- Favorite Actors: Al Pacino and Will Smith.
- Attended Notre Dame Prep High School in Pontiac, Michigan 1996-1997 and Pontiac Northern High School in Pontiac, MI 1997-2000.
- Graduated in 2003 and 2005 from Ferris State University with degrees in Liberal Arts and Applied Speech Communication with minor in Theatre.
- Close friends with shady recording artist from D12 (Swift).
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