Jerome Benton

Jerome Benton

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jerome Benton, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

  • Title: Jerome Benton
  • Popularity: 1.252
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1962-09-19
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  • Homepage: http://www.iamjeromebenton.com
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Jerome Benton Movies

  • 1986
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    Under the Cherry Moon

    Under the Cherry Moon

    5.7 1986 HD

    Two friends from Miami are in the French Riviera enjoying life by scamming money off of rich women. One day, they read about a young woman set to...

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  • 1984
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    Purple Rain

    Purple Rain

    6.664 1984 HD

    A victim of his own anger, the Kid is a Minneapolis musician on the rise with his band, the Revolution, escaping a tumultuous home life through...

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  • 1990
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    Graffiti Bridge

    Graffiti Bridge

    5 1990 HD

    It's got that Purple Rain feeling through and though. And it's got The Kid, too! For the first time since Purple Rain, Prince is back as The Kid. And...

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  • 1986
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    Prince and The Revolution - Parade Live in Stockholm

    Prince and The Revolution - Parade Live in Stockholm

    1 1986 HD

    Parade Tour live at Isstadion, Stockholm on August 22nd 1986.

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  • 2001
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    Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

    Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

    6.431 2001 HD

    When Jay and Silent Bob learn that their comic-book alter egos, Bluntman and Chronic, have been sold to Hollywood as part of a big-screen movie that...

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  • 2019
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    The Minnesota Sound

    The Minnesota Sound

    1 2019 HD

    Emily Goldberg's first person journey through the Minneapolis music scene of the 80s. More

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  • 1985
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    Prince and the Revolution: Live

    Prince and the Revolution: Live

    8.9 1985 HD

    “Prince and the Revolution: Live” is a legendary concert filmed toward the end of Prince's “Purple Rain” tour in Syracuse, NY...

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  • 1986
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    Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE

    Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE

    9 1986 HD

    On June 7th, 1986, Prince celebrated his 28th birthday by performing for a packed crowd at Detroit’s Cobo Arena. The show was filmed and edited...

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  • 1986
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    Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600

    Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600

    1 1986 HD

    A performance from Sheila E. filmed live at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco, CA. Featuring a special appearance by Prince and the Revolution.

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  • 2005
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    Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation

    Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation

    1 2005 HD

    On the road documentary with Prince and the New Power Generation during their 2004 Musicology tour from the west coast Los Angeles' House of Blues to...

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  • 2020
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    Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince

    Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince

    7.9 2020 HD

    A lineup of artists -- including Beck, Common, Gary Clark Jr., Foo Fighters, H.E.R., Juanes, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Chris Martin, Mavis Staples,...

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  • 2004
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    Da Boom Crew

    Da Boom Crew

    1.7 2004 HD

    Four foster kids create a video game about heroes going up against space alien terrorists. Then a portal appears and pulls them into a dimension...

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  • 2003
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    Eve

    Eve

    9.3 2003 HD

    Eve is an American sitcom starring Eve, Jason Winston George, Ali Landry, Natalie Desselle-Reid, Brian Hooks and Sean Maguire. It aired on the UPN...

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