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United States Jonathan Bennett is an actor, producer, and television host, widely recognized for his roles in film and television, and for hosting various Food Network series.
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Jonathan Bennett and his husband Jaymes Vaughan launched OUTbound, a queer travel venture offering safe and inclusive bucket-list-worthy trips for the LGBT+ community.
Jonathan Bennett has an ongoing partnership with Kay Jewelers, with collaborations involving announcements related to their brand and television presence.
Jonathan David Bennett was born in Rossford, Ohio, on June 10, 1981, to RuthAnne and Dr. David Paul Bennett. He pursued acting after graduating from the theater program at Otterbein University. His career began in New York where he was discovered on a train, leading to a role on the soap opera “All My Children” as J.R. Chandler. This early exposure led to further opportunities in film and television.
Bennett gained significant recognition for his role as Aaron Samuels in the 2004 comedy film “Mean Girls.” Following this, he appeared in teen comedies such as “Cheaper by the Dozen 2” (2005) and “Lovewrecked” (2005). In 2009, he took on the iconic role of Van Wilder in “Van Wilder: Freshman Year.” He later transitioned into hosting, becoming a familiar face on the Food Network, hosting shows like “Cake Wars,” “Halloween Wars,” and “Food Network’s Battle of the Decades.”
Beyond acting and hosting, Bennett has also ventured into producing, with credits on films like “Authors Anonymous” (2014), “Pawn” (2013), and “Submerged.” In 2022, he starred in “The Holiday Sitter,” Hallmark Channel’s first LGBTQ-led Christmas movie, marking a notable milestone in his career and representation in media. He continues to engage audiences through diverse projects across film, television, and culinary entertainment.
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