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Chico Benymon Biography

Birth Name:Theron D. Benymon

Birth Place:Amityville, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for an Image Award in 2006 for his role on "Half & Half․"
  • Landed a role on "Moesha" just three months after he relocated to Los Angeles from New York
  • Is best known for his role as Spencer on "Half & Half․"
  • Is one of the members of the R&B singing group Tra-Knox
  • Started taking piano lessons when he was just five years old
  • Was performing on the organ at the Saint John's Baptist Church in New York at the tender age of seven
  • Created his own clothing line called Tee EL Meeks

Awards

  • 2004Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2005Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2006Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated