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Benjamin Salisbury Biography

Birth Name:Benjamin David Salisbury

Birth Place:Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for four YoungStar Awards for "The Nanny" in 1995, 1997, and 1999
  • Won two Young Artist Awards for Best Performance by a Young Actor in "The Nanny" in 1996 and "Promised Land" in 1997
  • Graduated from American University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism
  • Began acting at the age of 12 in the role of Benjamin Harvey in the 1992 film "Captain Ron․"
  • Quote: "I just want to be in this business․ I don't care if it's sweeping stages, being a writer's assistant, anything․ I just really enjoy every single aspect of it․"
  • After "The Nanny," he continued acting and became the manager of studio tours at Universal Studios Hollywood
  • Best known for his role as Brighton Sheffield in "The Nanny․"

Awards

  • 1993Young Artist Award-Best Young Actor Starring in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1994Young Artist Award-Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Television Series: nominated
  • 1995Young Artist Award-Best Performance by a Youth Ensemble in a Television Series: nominated
  • 1995YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy TV Series: nominated
  • 1995YoungStar Award-Best Young Ensemble Cast - Television: nominated
  • 1996Young Artist Award-Best Performance by a Young Actor - TV Comedy Series: winner
  • 1997Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Drama Series - Guest Starring Young Actor: winner
  • 1997YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy TV Series: nominated
  • 1998Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Supporting Young Actor: nominated
  • 1999YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy TV Series: nominated