Benjamin Dane

Benjamin Dane

actor, producer, director

Benjamin Dane was born on Jul 20, 1962 in USA. Benjamin Dane's big-screen debut came with JFK directed by Oliver Stone in 1991, strarring Cop in Yellow Slicker (uncredited). Benjamin Dane is known for Second Impression directed by Wallace Weatherspoon, Donny Boaz stars as Dan McPherson and Elle LaMont as Kiera Garza. Benjamin Dane has got 2 awards and 2 nominations so far. The most recent award Benjamin Dane achieved is Chautauqua International Film Festival: CIFF. The upcoming new movie Benjamin Dane plays is Wisdom County Ranch which will be released on Nov 15, 2021.

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Benjamin attended the High School For Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) where he studied art, not drama. However, after a stint as a vet's assistant, he promptly switched enrolment to The High School for Health Professions. With an intense love for art and design, he graduated with honors from the Art Institute of Dallas. It was in Dallas he started working with community theater such as Conerstone, the Dallas Children's Theater and was one of the first cast members for "The Promise". He also appesared in such original dramatic and musical productions as "Snow White", "Bobby Sox", C.S. Lewis's "The Silver Chair", "Peanut Butter and Tofu on Jewish Rye" and "Eight Days that Changed The World". Stage ignited a desire for film and broadcast roles. He made a dynamic first impression with small roles in two highly anticipated projects filmed in Texas - Oliver Stone's "JFK" and the Emmy Award-winning "Killing in a Small Town" for CBS. A promising start opened opportunities for Ben to tackle leading roles in several independent films - including Brown in the award-winning feature, "Holding On", Stephen in "Once Blind", Tyler in "Am I Cursed?" and Hack in "Halftime - The Redemption of a Couch Potato". Benjamin also gained recognition with starring roles in television - Adam in "Amazing Love Stories" for ABC Family, the pivotal role of Ethan Allen in a historical docu-drama for The Discovery Channel and a dramatic role in the millennium special, "Is It The End Or Just The Beginning?" for ABC Family and TBN. In 2003, Benjamin wrapped shooting three films. In "Stationery Games" he plays the lead role of Reginald, a CIA operative, in an interesting psychological "Basic Instinct" thriller. Then film won a Grand Jury Award at the Bare Bones Independent Film Festival. In the Best Comedy by New York International Independent Film Festival winner, "Sweet Hideaway", Ben plays the part of Scotti and in an inventive split screen segment, plays the dual roles of The Angel and Man in Black. Most recently, Benjamin appeared in the theatrically released and award winning, "Echoes of Innocence". The film won 9 major festival awards, including a Platinum Remi in Dramatic Film at the WorldFest International Film Festival and Audience Favorite. Benjamin plays young priest, Father Connelly, the voice of compassion in the film. He also completed roles in the comedy "Art of the Fart" and the yet to be released sci-fi event, "Parallel."

  • Birthday

    Jul 20, 1962
  • Place of Birth

    Houston, Texas, USA

Known For

Awards

2 wins & 2 nominations

Chautauqua International Film Festival: CIFF
2017
Best Supporting Actor
Winner - Jury Prize
Promises (2020)
WorldFest Houston
1992
Feature Made for Tape/Cable Release
Winner - Silver Award
Holding On (1992)

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Movies