Actor

Ben Harney

Acting

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Acting credits

Early stage

Smaller on-screen catalog so far.

TMDB popularity

0.3

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Movies: 2Series: 1Crew credits: 1

TMDB ID: 2799381

Known for: Acting

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1990 - 1998

Years active: 9

Other jobs

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Biography

Ben Harney is an American stage actor and dancer, best known for his Tony Award-winning performance as Curtis Taylor Jr. in the original Broadway production of Dreamgirls (1982). Born in Brooklyn in 1952, Harney graduated from Manhattan’s High School of Music & Art in 1970 and was active in theater from 1972 to 1985. In 1990, he co-created and starred in the children’s Christian video series Ben & Eddie, blending biblical storytelling with puppetry and music. His work reflects a commitment to artistic excellence and faith-based education.

Movies

Movie credits linked with Ben Harney.

Son of Sam, Son of Hope

as Self

1998 Movie

Ben & Eddie: Eddie's First Christmas

as Ben

1990 Movie

Series

Series credits linked with Ben Harney.

Ben & Eddie

as Ben • 8 eps

1990 Series