Ben Harney

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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.

Film	Credit
Son of Sam, Son of Hope1998 · Self	Self
BBen & Eddie: Breaking through the Roof - The Power of Prayer1990 · Ben	Ben
Ben & Eddie: Eddie's First Christmas1990 · Ben	Ben
BBen & Eddie: Fleas! - Disappointment and Forgiveness1990 · Ben, Writer	Ben, Writer
BBen & Eddie: The Meeting - Eddie Finds a Home1990 · Ben, Writer	Ben, Writer
BBen & Eddie: Nightmare - Facing Fear1990 · Ben	Ben