About Jonathan
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Awards
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Multiple Awards & 6 Academy Award Nominations for "The Trial of the Chicago 7"
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Imagen Foundation Awards - Won Imagen Award Best Documentary for "John Leguizamo's Road to Broadway"
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Top Shorts Film Festival - Won Best Crime Film for "Protecting Tony" - Mob Kid Productions
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Top Shorts Film Festival - Won Honorable Mention: Actor for "Protecting Tony"
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The Cutting Room Int'l Short Film Festival - Nominated, Jury Prize: Best Actor for "Protecting Tony"
(2018)
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Credits
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The Trial of the Chicago 7
Film by Netflix/Aaron Sorkin (Drama) Co-Executive Producer (as Jonathan Benefiel) The story follows the trial of seven men (originally eight), accused of inciting the riots that occurred at the DNC convention in 1968. -
The Long Commute
Film (short) by Mob Kid Productions (Drama) Executive Producer (as Jonathan Benefiel) A son, estranged from his ailing father, is forced to care for him in his final moments. -
That Good Night
Film (short) by Stella Nova Studios (Mystery) Executive Producer (as Jonathan Benefiel) While on a long sleepy drive through the country with her husband Jack, Susan dreams of a farm where they can share their lives together. But when they arrive at a place just like she imagined, her dream morphs into a haunting nightmare. What she discovers as she struggles to know what is 'real' changes both their forever's. -
John Leguizamo's Road to Broadway
Documentary by PBS Executive Producer (as Jonathan Benefiel) Latin History for Morons: John Leguizamo's Road to Broadway captures John's quest to cram 3,000 years of history into 90 minutes of stage time and bring a whole new set of historical characters back to life as one man. Infused throughout the documentary is John's special brand of humor and openness. The road to his ultimate goal - his next Broadway hit - unfolds in a fun, intriguing, and poignant adventure that not only offers an intimate look into the journey of a passionate artist, but also shines a light on the rarely-told stories of Latino heroes who made their mark on America. Featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the one-man show taking shape, the film follows John's riveting process - from his early inspirations and research, to his first-ever comedy club tour, through workshops of the show - before culminating in performances at the historic Public Theater as he aims for a Broadway run. Along the way, John navigates the challenges of writing (and re-writing) history lessons meant to enlighten and entertain. -
Protecting Tony
by Mob Kid Productions (Crime) Tony - Lead Actor/Exec Producer (as Jonathan Benefiel) Upon his release from prison for a crime he did not commit, Tony goes back to his job as a mob 'soldier', collecting debts for his boss, Julian. Things quickly go ary as the actions of Tony's mentally challenged brother, Jack, place the two brothers on a collision course. Will history repeat itself? -
Redirecting Eddie
Film by Kaliber Films (Comedy) Warren Vassick - Lead Actor (as Jonathan Moore) Mayhem ensues when, first-time director, Eddie Vassick, is forced to grovel and ask for his obnoxious older brother, Warren's, help after Eddie's investor unexpectedly dies. -
A Question of Time
by Nice Castle Films/Charlie Spickler (Drama) David - Lead Actor (as Jonathan Benefiel) Jerry the well liked local homeless guy is hiding a secret that no one, not even those who think they know him could ever possibly imagine. -
True Blue
Television by NBC/William A. Graham (Crime) Ken - Featured role (as Jonathan Benefiel) My scene is at time code 01:04:30 on the YouTube clip. The Emergency Service Unit of the NYPD is a fast paced team performing tactical and rescue operations beyond the scope of the beat cop.
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