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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 NameJerome Benton
Net Worth$500,000
Date Of BirthSeptember 19, 1962
OccupationPromoter
ProfessionActor, Dancer, Singer, Promoter
NationalityAmerican
SiblingsTerry Lewis
NicknamesJerome Benton, Benton, Jerome
IMDB
Music GroupsThe Time, The Revolution, The Family
MoviesBoys Klub, Graffiti Bridge, Under the Cherry Moon, Purple Rain
TV ShowsDa Boom Crew
Star SignVirgo

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Eve2004TV SeriesSugar-Free
Da Boom Crew2004TV SeriesJerome
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back2001Jerome Benton (as The Time)
Boys Klub2001Marks 1
Graffiti Bridge1990Jerome
Under the Cherry Moon1986Tricky
Purple Rain1984Jerome

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
HIIH: The Play & Tour - I Want to Go to Heaven Because Hell's Too Hotproducer filming
The Original 7ven Formerly Known as The Time2011Documentary co-producer

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
HIIH: The Play & Tour - I Want to Go to Heaven Because Hell's Too Hotfilming
The Original 7ven Formerly Known as The Time2011Documentary

Music Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Purple Rain1984chorus - uncredited / musician: percussions - uncredited

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
WGN Morning News2016TV SeriesHimself
Jimmy Kimmel Live!2015TV SeriesHimself
The Hot 102011TV SeriesHimself - Guest
2011 Soul Train Awards2011TV SpecialHimself
The Original 7ven Formerly Known as The Time2011Documentary
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno2011TV SeriesHimself - The Original 7ven
Baisden After Dark2008TV SeriesHimself
Ebony/Jet Showcase1990TV SeriesHimself
Soul Train1990TV Series documentaryHimself
The Arsenio Hall Show1990TV SeriesHimself
Prince and the Revolution LIVE!1985Video documentaryHimself
The 12th Annual American Music Awards1985TV SpecialHimself - Presenter

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1987Razzie AwardRazzie AwardsWorst Supporting ActorUnder the Cherry Moon (1986)

Known for movies

Jerome

Purple Rain (1984)
as Jerome

Tricky

Under the Cherry Moon (1986)
as Tricky

Jerome

Graffiti Bridge (1990)
as Jerome

Jerome Benton

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
as Jerome Benton