Benjamin grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is from a family of five. He is the first born and has a younger brother named Caleb and sister named Luciana. He father's name is Phillip and mother's name is Esther. Benjamin was a three sport star growing up playing baseball, basketball, and football. Benjamin is known by family members as "Ben" or "Benny". His favorite actors are Ryan Gosling, Tom Hardy. Russell Crowe, and Jennifer Lawerence. Ben recently received very high praise for his portrayal of Danny, in Danny and the deep blue sea. In 2013 Ben won best supporting actor in the critically acclaimed production of The Rainmaker, directed by Jack Heller. Ben is excited to be playing the role of Larry Burke in the film Bandit Hound starring Lou Ferigno, Katherine Belle, and Judd Nelson. Look for Ben in 2016 's comedy Camp Manna starring Gary Busey. Show less «