LJ Benet is a multifaceted actor and singer from Los Angeles, renowned for his remarkable versatility in film, television, and stage productions. His career began as a child actor, with notable roles in the crime drama The Mentalist and the equity rock musical The Who's Tommy.
Benet's impressive vocal range and comedic timing led to his casting as young Josh Baskin in BIG The Musical, followed by voiceover work in the 2010 film Diary of A Wimpy Kid and a humorous cameo in You Again.
In 2013, he landed a recurring role as Karl Fink in the hit Disney TV comedy Dog with a Blog, showcasing his comedic skills. He also took on more dramatic parts, such as an abused boy in an episode of Bones, a troubled adolescent in the thriller Dark Skies, and the traumatized son of a dying father in the medical drama Code Black.
Benet's impressive range continued to flourish on stage, earning him Ovation and LA Drama Critics Circle Awards for Ensemble Performance in Waiting for Godot at the Mark Taper Forum. He has also played Romeo in For The Record's musical Baz: Star Crossed love, country legend Johnny Cash in the ETC production of Ring of Fire, and Elvis Presley in the Musical Theatre West production of Million Dollar Quartet.
In addition to his acting career, Benet is a talented musician, having written and recorded his own music, with over 700,000 streams to date. He has headlined at notable venues like The Mint in LA and the Mercury Lounge in NYC.
Benet is committed to his community, serving at Mosaic church and performing with the Mosaic MSC worship group. He is actively seeking acting opportunities across the board, with a focus on family-friendly productions that align with his values and beliefs.
