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Jerome Benton Net Worth
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Jerome Benton net worth is $500,000
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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 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.
Full Name
Jerome Benton
Net Worth
$500,000
Date Of Birth
September 19, 1962
Occupation
Promoter
Profession
Actor, Dancer, Singer, Promoter
Nationality
American
Siblings
Terry Lewis
Nicknames
Jerome Benton, Benton, Jerome
IMDB
Music Groups
The Time, The Revolution, The Family
Movies
Boys Klub, Graffiti Bridge, Under the Cherry Moon, Purple Rain
TV Shows
Da Boom Crew
Star Sign
Virgo
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Eve
2004
TV Series
Sugar-Free
Da Boom Crew
2004
TV Series
Jerome
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
2001
Jerome Benton (as The Time)
Boys Klub
2001
Marks 1
Graffiti Bridge
1990
Jerome
Under the Cherry Moon
1986
Tricky
Purple Rain
1984
Jerome
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
HIIH: The Play & Tour - I Want to Go to Heaven Because Hell's Too Hot
producer filming
The Original 7ven Formerly Known as The Time
2011
Documentary co-producer
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
HIIH: The Play & Tour - I Want to Go to Heaven Because Hell's Too Hot
