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Jerome Benton

Jerome Benton

Actor, Producer, Music Department

Born September 19, 1962

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Jerome Benton (born September 19, 1962) is an American musical performer, backup dancer and comedic actor. He can be seen in music videos by Janet Jackson and Prince, but he is best known for his association with The Time.

Benton is the half brother of Time bassist Terry Lewis and worked closely with the band behind the scenes in its initial stages. During one performance, lead singer Morris Day asked for someone to bring him a mirror. Benton responded by ripping a mirror out of the club's restroom and bringing it on stage for Day to comb his hair. This act elevated Benton's integration into the band as a comic foil to Day, along with his dancing and providing backing vocals. In 1983, when Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis missed a concert in San Antonio, Benton was tasked by Prince to pretend to fill in for Lewis on stage with his bass unplugged, while Prince provided the bass line backstage. Jam and Lewis were eventually fired after the tour.

Benton appeared in the 1984 film Purple Rain with the rest of The Time and assumed the role of Morris Day's bodyguard and valet. He also appeared in Prince's second film Under the Cherry Moon. The chemistry between Day and Benton was well-received. Although The Time soon dissolved after Day started pursuing a solo career, Prince retained Benton, as well as Jellybean Johnson and Paul Peterson for the short-lived project The Family.

Benton reunited with his other group, The Family, on December 13, 2003 for a single charity performance along with other acts formerly associated with Prince. According to a January 31, 2007 press release on St. Paul's website, The Family announced that the group is returning with a new record and a tour.

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Under the Cherry Red Moon - Trailer #1

Under the Cherry Moon (1986) Original Trailer [FHD]

Prince and The Revolution: Live (Official Film Trailer)

Filmography

Actor

26

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Year

DJ Cassidy's Pass the Mic: BET Soul Train Edition Poster

DJ Cassidy's Pass the Mic: BET Soul Train Edition TV Special2020Self - Performer

2019 Soul Train Awards Poster

2019 Soul Train Awards TV Special2019Self - Performer

2019 Soul Train Awards: Post Show Poster

2019 Soul Train Awards: Post Show TV Special2019Self - Special Guest

Men in Black: International Poster

Men in Black: International Feature Film2019Jerome Benton

Sherman's Showcase Poster

Sherman's Showcase TV Series2019Jerome

2011 Soul Train Awards Poster

2011 Soul Train Awards TV Special2011Self

The Hot 10 TV Series2011Self - Guest

The Original 7ven Formerly Known as the Time Poster

The Original 7ven Formerly Known as the Time Documentary2011

Unsung TV Series2008Self

Baisden After Dark Poster

Baisden After Dark TV Series2007Self

Da Boom Crew Poster

Da Boom Crew TV Series2004Jerome

Eve TV Series2003Sugar-Free

Jimmy Kimmel Live! Poster

Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV Series2003Self

Boys Klub Poster

Boys Klub Feature Film2001Marks 1

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back Poster

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back Feature Film2001Jerome Benton

WGN Morning News Poster

WGN Morning News TV Series1994Self

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Poster

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV Series1992Self - The Original 7ven

Hotel Dicks TV Movie1991Dick 2

Graffiti Bridge Poster

Graffiti Bridge Feature Film1990Jerome

The Arsenio Hall Show Poster

The Arsenio Hall Show TV Series1989Self

Under the Cherry Moon Poster

Under the Cherry Moon Feature Film1986Tricky

Prince and the Revolution LIVE! Poster

Prince and the Revolution LIVE! Documentary1985Self

The 12th Annual American Music Awards Poster

The 12th Annual American Music Awards TV Special1985Self - Presenter

Purple Rain Poster

Purple Rain Feature Film1984Jerome

Ebony/Jet Showcase Poster

Ebony/Jet Showcase TV Series1982Self

Soul Train Poster

Soul Train TV Series1971Self

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2

Type

Year

Malibu Countdown Poster

Malibu Countdown TV Series2018

The Original 7ven Formerly Known as the Time Poster

The Original 7ven Formerly Known as the Time Documentary2011

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1

Purple Rain Poster

Purple Rain Feature Film1984

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1

The Original 7ven Formerly Known as the Time Poster

The Original 7ven Formerly Known as the Time Documentary2011

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