Benjamin Lewis

He was born in Memphis, TN. Where He attended Oakhaven Elementary and High School (1989). He played football, wrestled and ran track. After graduating, he attended and graduated from Jackson State University (1995) in Jackson, MS. He began acting in plays for his church home, Brown Missionary Baptist Church. His first play was called: "Hold on! My Jesus is on the way". Nov. 2011, then the Christmas play in the year, Dec. 2011, he and the Mighty Men Brown( male choir) performed as the "Dancing Shepherds". Dec. 2012 Christmas production, he was one of the wise men baring gifts for the baby Jesus. Dec, 2013 Christmas production:" Homeless at Heart". He was a street performer pretending to be homeless. In 2014 he decided to try acting outside the church when he auditioned for a part in the movie "Cellular Effect" by Leticia Ross. He was an extra in this movie, later that year he auditioned for another movie: " Awakening of Troubled Mind" by Robert Parker and RIPP Entertainment. He was Officer Hodges in this movie. Robert was impressed by dedication and work, he cast him for his next two movies: " Momma Spirit" 2015 and the other movie will be soon. Also Christmas production: " Sold Out, No Rooms in the Inn". Dec. 2014, he was a drunk, thief,was pretty good at it too. 2015 was good year for him: "Awakening of a Troubled Mind" was released, he performed in his Church's Easter Production as a soldier. Later on filmed "Momma Spirit", he auditioned for a play outside the church and got the part of "Zeak" in the Play: "Girl's Night Out" written by Nadia Matthews/Lily Roze Production. Dec. 2015 the Christmas production: " The Little Drummer Boy". In March 2016 in my biggest role so far in my career, my role of "Zeak", in "Girl's Night Out". He will be working with Nadia Matthews/ Lilyroze Production and Robert Parker/RIPP Entertainment on future projects.