Kevin D. Benton
- Producer
- Director
- Actor
Kevin D. Benton is an American, Professional Actor who was born in Pennsylvania, USA. Kevin is a Multi Award-Winning, SPIRAL Film & Music Awards Show and New York City & State TV, Plays & Film Festival, "Best Film Actor/TV Actor" who continues to thrive and grow in his craft. Kevin earned his Associates of Arts Degree in Psychology and Bachelor's of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Social Science, Behavioral Science and Psychology) which he uses to create characters in an authentic and believable way. Kevin is the middle of three children of Patricia and David Benton Sr. also from Pennsylvania, USA.
Kevin caught the acting bug early while appearing in student stage plays in grade school, in which he really enjoyed. As a Young Adult, after retiring from playing Professional Basketball, Kevin got his passion for acting renewed while spending some time with his family in Florida during the summers. During this time, Kevin made his way to some Orlando, Florida theme parks, such as Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World, where he was frequently cast as a featured extra (Jack's Dying Scene) and as an extra in the Cairo Street Scene in the "Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular." Kevin was also regularly cast as an Evil Lab Worker in "Disaster! A Major Motion Picture Ride ... Starring You," a dark ride attraction at Universal Studios Florida. The ride, set on a sound stage of a fictitious movie company, Disaster! was based on the park's former Earthquake: The One Big ride, which comically illustrates how special effects are filmed for and used in movies. Kevin was also cast in a featured role as the Sea Captain in "The Backlot Tour" (Nautica Battle Scene) at Disney's Hollywood Studios as well, which has since closed.
Kevin played his first notable role as the Casino Security Guard (as Kevin Benton) in the Multi Award-Winning Short Film, "Misfits" (2015). Kevin's first paid acting role was when he was cast as a ring side Fight Fan in the MGM featured film, "CREED" (2015), starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone. "CREED" which was produced by Sylvester Stallone and written and directed by Ryan Coogler, who also wrote and directed "Fruitvale Station." The film was regarded as a "Rocky" spin-off movie where Rocky Balboa, played by Sylvester Stallone, is now training and mentoring his late friend Apollo Creed's son, Adonis Creed, played by franchise newcomer at that time, Michael B. Jordan.
This experience reignited Kevin's passion for acting from a professional standpoint and he immediately enrolled in acting classes with decorated and Legendary Actor John Kenneth McGregor at the "Walking Fish Theater" in Philadelphia, PA. and continues to take classes in order to hone his craft. Kevin has also studied under the tutelage of some other decorated Actors and Artistic Directors such as Nakia Dillard (Aikan Acts Acting Academy) in Philadelphia, PA. and Melvin Williams (Theater For A New Generation) in New York City. Melvin Williams credits include but are not limited to coaching some of the top talent in the industry such as: Queen Latifah, Common, Michael K. Williams, Paula Patton, Mary J. Blige, Rick Ross, Dwight Howard, Jill Scott and many more. Melvin Williams took on the role of Co-Director in (2014) with "For Thine Is the Kingdom" and was also the Acting Coach and Artistic Director of many productions such as "Brotherly Love" by Jamal Hill, "But Deliver Us from Evil," "Bessie," "The Cook Out," "Just Wright," "The Cookout Two," "Precious," "Iniquity," "Disillusion," "A Dance for Grace," "The Equalizer" starring Queen Latifah and many more notable projects. Kevin also, took a (1) day Intensive Acting Class with experienced LA Based Actor, Film/TV Writer, Director, Acting Coach, Reggie Gaskins who teaches the Meisner and Method Acting Techniques and have been doing so for 20 plus years. As a result of Kevin's professional training, one of his strengths as an Actor is his versatility. Kevin has the ability to play various different roles and characters, which allows him to possess a wide Acting range. Even with this being said, Kevin purposes to accept the lifelong journey of constantly learning, growing and developing as an Actor and to pursue Film, T.V. commercials and screen opportunities in earnest.
Kevin credits Legendary, Iconic American Film Director, SPIKE LEE for discovering him on the set of the highly anticipated Feature Film, "Highest 2 Lowest," starring Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, A$AP Rocky, Ice Spice and many other notable and very accomplished Actors, Actresses and Entertainers. The world premiere of the movie was held at world-famous and prestigious, Cannes Film Festival. On Friday, August 22nd the movie will screen in theaters around the country and then beginning Friday, September 5th, stream on Apple TV+. Kevin regards this opportunity as the biggest chance of his acting career to date. Prior to this, Keviin was most known for his smaller roles in the feature film, "Jason's Letter" starring Vivica A. Fox, which premiered on the STARZ Network, now on TUBi, feature film, "BRUSIED" starring and Directed by Halle Berry, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, was in select theaters around the country and streamed globally on Netflix and in the TV Series, True Crime Epic Mysteries just to name a few. Kevin was also featured TV shows such as "Power Book II: Ghost," on "FBI," on "Godfather of Harlem" on "Wu-Tang: An American Saga and many other notable TV shows, feature films, short films, music videos and commercials.
In addition to the aforementioned acting awards, Kevin won the (2018) "SPIRAL Film & Music Awards" "Best Male Radio Show Host" and was the Host of both events respectively. Kevin was also awarded the (2021) "Mayan Industry Awards - Black Excellence - Media" for his outstanding work as the Radio Show Host/Radio Personality on "The Kevin & Nikee Show" on iHEART Radio. In all of his accomplishments, with more on the way, Kevin continues to focus on the honor and the privilege it is to serve the art of acting well and use his gifts, talents and abilities to serve and help other people, especial kids, while doing so.
Kevin caught the acting bug early while appearing in student stage plays in grade school, in which he really enjoyed. As a Young Adult, after retiring from playing Professional Basketball, Kevin got his passion for acting renewed while spending some time with his family in Florida during the summers. During this time, Kevin made his way to some Orlando, Florida theme parks, such as Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World, where he was frequently cast as a featured extra (Jack's Dying Scene) and as an extra in the Cairo Street Scene in the "Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular." Kevin was also regularly cast as an Evil Lab Worker in "Disaster! A Major Motion Picture Ride ... Starring You," a dark ride attraction at Universal Studios Florida. The ride, set on a sound stage of a fictitious movie company, Disaster! was based on the park's former Earthquake: The One Big ride, which comically illustrates how special effects are filmed for and used in movies. Kevin was also cast in a featured role as the Sea Captain in "The Backlot Tour" (Nautica Battle Scene) at Disney's Hollywood Studios as well, which has since closed.
Kevin played his first notable role as the Casino Security Guard (as Kevin Benton) in the Multi Award-Winning Short Film, "Misfits" (2015). Kevin's first paid acting role was when he was cast as a ring side Fight Fan in the MGM featured film, "CREED" (2015), starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone. "CREED" which was produced by Sylvester Stallone and written and directed by Ryan Coogler, who also wrote and directed "Fruitvale Station." The film was regarded as a "Rocky" spin-off movie where Rocky Balboa, played by Sylvester Stallone, is now training and mentoring his late friend Apollo Creed's son, Adonis Creed, played by franchise newcomer at that time, Michael B. Jordan.
This experience reignited Kevin's passion for acting from a professional standpoint and he immediately enrolled in acting classes with decorated and Legendary Actor John Kenneth McGregor at the "Walking Fish Theater" in Philadelphia, PA. and continues to take classes in order to hone his craft. Kevin has also studied under the tutelage of some other decorated Actors and Artistic Directors such as Nakia Dillard (Aikan Acts Acting Academy) in Philadelphia, PA. and Melvin Williams (Theater For A New Generation) in New York City. Melvin Williams credits include but are not limited to coaching some of the top talent in the industry such as: Queen Latifah, Common, Michael K. Williams, Paula Patton, Mary J. Blige, Rick Ross, Dwight Howard, Jill Scott and many more. Melvin Williams took on the role of Co-Director in (2014) with "For Thine Is the Kingdom" and was also the Acting Coach and Artistic Director of many productions such as "Brotherly Love" by Jamal Hill, "But Deliver Us from Evil," "Bessie," "The Cook Out," "Just Wright," "The Cookout Two," "Precious," "Iniquity," "Disillusion," "A Dance for Grace," "The Equalizer" starring Queen Latifah and many more notable projects. Kevin also, took a (1) day Intensive Acting Class with experienced LA Based Actor, Film/TV Writer, Director, Acting Coach, Reggie Gaskins who teaches the Meisner and Method Acting Techniques and have been doing so for 20 plus years. As a result of Kevin's professional training, one of his strengths as an Actor is his versatility. Kevin has the ability to play various different roles and characters, which allows him to possess a wide Acting range. Even with this being said, Kevin purposes to accept the lifelong journey of constantly learning, growing and developing as an Actor and to pursue Film, T.V. commercials and screen opportunities in earnest.
Kevin credits Legendary, Iconic American Film Director, SPIKE LEE for discovering him on the set of the highly anticipated Feature Film, "Highest 2 Lowest," starring Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, A$AP Rocky, Ice Spice and many other notable and very accomplished Actors, Actresses and Entertainers. The world premiere of the movie was held at world-famous and prestigious, Cannes Film Festival. On Friday, August 22nd the movie will screen in theaters around the country and then beginning Friday, September 5th, stream on Apple TV+. Kevin regards this opportunity as the biggest chance of his acting career to date. Prior to this, Keviin was most known for his smaller roles in the feature film, "Jason's Letter" starring Vivica A. Fox, which premiered on the STARZ Network, now on TUBi, feature film, "BRUSIED" starring and Directed by Halle Berry, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, was in select theaters around the country and streamed globally on Netflix and in the TV Series, True Crime Epic Mysteries just to name a few. Kevin was also featured TV shows such as "Power Book II: Ghost," on "FBI," on "Godfather of Harlem" on "Wu-Tang: An American Saga and many other notable TV shows, feature films, short films, music videos and commercials.
In addition to the aforementioned acting awards, Kevin won the (2018) "SPIRAL Film & Music Awards" "Best Male Radio Show Host" and was the Host of both events respectively. Kevin was also awarded the (2021) "Mayan Industry Awards - Black Excellence - Media" for his outstanding work as the Radio Show Host/Radio Personality on "The Kevin & Nikee Show" on iHEART Radio. In all of his accomplishments, with more on the way, Kevin continues to focus on the honor and the privilege it is to serve the art of acting well and use his gifts, talents and abilities to serve and help other people, especial kids, while doing so.
