Don Benjamin

Don Benjamin was born on May 5, 1987, in Chicago, Illinois. He initially gained public recognition through his participation in the 2013 season of America’s Next Top Model. This exposure marked a significant turning point in his career, leading him to sign with Wilhelmina Models in Los Angeles. His modeling career expanded globally, securing representation with Modelwerk in Hamburg and The Blossom Agency. Throughout his career, he has modeled for various prominent brands, including Guess, Moods of Norway, Tilly’s, and Pink Dolphin, establishing a significant presence in the fashion industry.

Beyond modeling, Benjamin has developed a career in acting and production. He has appeared in several film and television projects. His acting credits include roles in upcoming productions such as “Him” (2025) as Cam Sr., “Adopted 2” (2025) as Caleb Andrews, and a feature as the lead man in the “Cardi B Feat. Kehlani: Safe” music video (2025). He also appeared as Cameron in “Beyond the Likes” (2024), a fighter in “The Tactical Combat Simulator” (2023), and played himself in “Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding” (2022). His earlier acting work includes short films like “Will Jordan: Back to Me” (2020) and “CIROC: What Men Want” (2019), as well as “Supermodel” (2015) and “Matthew 18” (2014).

Benjamin has also ventured into production and writing. He served as an executive producer for “Beyond the Likes” (2024) and is an executive producer for the upcoming “Holy Smoke.” He was also a producer and creator of the TV series “Shirtless Cheffin’ with Don Benjamin” (2018), and wrote the short film “Welcome to Zombieland” (2012). These diverse roles demonstrate his expanding involvement across entertainment sectors, moving from modeling to acting, and into creating his own content.