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Jay Benson Biography

Birth Name:Jay Benson

Profession Producer, Writer

Fast Facts

  • His career began as an associate producer for the 1972 TV movie "The Judge and Jake Wyler․"
  • Known for producing the films "The Temptations" and 1987's "The Stepfather․"

Awards

  • 1988Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special: nominated
  • 1999Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Miniseries: nominated
  • 2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Miniseries: nominated