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 | |
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]