Michael Joseph DiBenedetto Jr.

Michael Joseph DiBenedetto Jr. was born on February 25, 1992, in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Standing at 6′ 5½”, he established himself as a public figure and has progressively built a career in acting and modeling. His early work included roles such as security for Scott Landon in Stephen King’s miniseries, “Lisey’s Story” (2020), and an uncredited appearance as an inmate in “For Life” (2020), demonstrating his initial engagement in television productions.

His career advanced with notable appearances in various television shows and films. In 2021, DiBenedetto was seen as Electra’s muscle client in the season 3 premiere of “Pose” and as a fitness supermodel flexing on a couch in Studio 54 for the TV miniseries “Halston.” He further expanded his repertoire with appearances on “Saturday Night Live” from 2021 to 2022, portraying roles such as Muscular Lorne Michaels and a Russian Mobster. In film, he took on the role of a 5th Avenue shopper in “Luckiest Girl Alive” (2022) starring Mila Kunis, an uncredited fitness supermodel in “Fire Island” (2022), and Aaron’s friend in “Bros” (2022). He further appeared as a jogger in “The Sisters Kardos” (2022) and an undercover agent in “Kaleidoscope” (2023).

DiBenedetto’s recent work includes scheduled appearances in “Fanatics Fest All Access” (2025) as himself and as a gym-goer in “Happy Gilmore 2” (2025). He also appeared as a security officer in an episode of “Elsbeth” (2025). His consistent involvement in diverse projects showcases his commitment to his craft and his recognizable on-screen presence. He is a self-verified male, straight, white, and of Italian descent.