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Fonzworth Bentley Biography

Birth Name:Derek Watkins

Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Was named one of the 2004 "50 Hottest Bachelors" by People magazine
Graduated from Morehouse College with a degree in biology
Got his start in the entertainment industry as a personal assistant to Sean "Diddy" Combs
Is widely recognized for consistently wearing a suit and bowtie
Is the author of the book "Advance Your Swagger: How to Use Manners, Confidence, and Style to Get Ahead․"
Played violin on the Barack Obama 2008 presidential campaign music video "Yes We Can․"
Was a middle school classmate of rap artist Andre 3000