Ben Harney
Known for
Acting
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.
Best known work
Son of Sam, Son of Hope
1998
Ben & Eddie: Fleas! - Disappointment and Forgiveness
1990Ben & Eddie: The Meeting - Eddie Finds a Home
1990
Ben & Eddie: Eddie's First Christmas
1990Ben & Eddie: Breaking through the Roof - The Power of Prayer
1990Ben & Eddie: Nightmare - Facing Fear
1990
Ben & Eddie
1990Filmography
1998
Son of Sam, Son of Hopeas Self
1990
Ben & Eddie: Fleas! - Disappointment and Forgivenessas Ben, Writer
1990
Ben & Eddie: The Meeting - Eddie Finds a Homeas Ben, Writer
1990
1990
1990
1990