Ben Harney (born 29 August 1952 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American actor and dancer who was most active in his career between 1972 and 1985.
Ben Harney | |
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| Born | August 29, 1952 |
| Education | The High School of Music & Art, 1970 |
| Occupation | Stage actor |
| Years active | 1972–1985 |
| Spouse | Olive Harney |
| Awards | Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical, 1982 (Dreamgirls) |
Harney attended Manhattan's High School of Music & Art, graduating in 1970.[1]
Harney won the 1982 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical for his role as the Berry Gordy-esque character, Curtis Taylor Jr. in the Broadway musical Dreamgirls.
He also created, co-wrote and performed in the 1990 children's Christian video series Ben & Eddie with Muppet performer Camille Bonora.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Notable Alumni," Alumni & Friends of LaGuardia High School website. Accessed Nov. 1, 2016.
- ^ "Lessons From a Life in Culture and the Arts - An Interview with Camille Kampouris". Forum of Christian Leaders. 2013-05-28. Retrieved 2018-12-18.
External links
edit- Ben Harney at the Internet Broadway Database
- Ben Harney at IMDb
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