Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Ben Harney
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.
Known For
Film
Ben & Eddie: Breaking through the Roof - The Power of Prayer
Ben
1990
Film
Ben & Eddie: Eddie's First Christmas
Ben
1990
TV
Ben & Eddie
Ben
1990
Film
Ben & Eddie: Nightmare - Facing Fear
Ben
1990
Film
Ben & Eddie: The Meeting - Eddie Finds a Home
Ben
1990
Film
Son of Sam, Son of Hope
Self
1998
Film
Ben & Eddie: Fleas! - Disappointment and Forgiveness
Ben
1990
Filmography
1998FilmSon of Sam, Son of Hopeas Self1990FilmBen & Eddie: Breaking through the Roof - The Power of Prayeras Ben1990FilmBen & Eddie: Eddie's First Christmasas Ben1990FilmBen & Eddie: Fleas! - Disappointment and Forgivenessas Ben1990FilmBen & Eddie: The Meeting - Eddie Finds a Homeas Ben1990FilmBen & Eddie: Nightmare - Facing Fearas Ben1990TVBen & Eddieas Ben