SHAUN T BENJAMIN
Cell: 818.331.0049
Email: shauntbenjamin@gmail.com
What People Say
Carolina
“Thank you so much for everything Mr. Benjamin. In such a short time you changed my life, my mindset and my heart. I really appreciate you because you made me more aware of my abilities and gifts and made me more confident as an actor. You deserve love, kindness and everything good. You made me believe in my dreams. I will forever guard your words. Thank you for being the best.”
Kelsie
“Dear Shaun,
I feel so incredibly blessed that I was able to have you as my instructor. What you have taught me, I will never forget. I believe that God blessed me with the chance to cross paths with you and I am eternally grateful for that. Not only you have made me better as an actor, but you have made me a better person. After my last performance at the showcase, I went outside and cried. I felt as if I had had an epiphany. Everything you had been telling us clicked with me and I felt so enlightened. I know now that I can and I will be a success in this industry. I know that because of you. Thank you for the blessing you gave me. Thank you for the awareness. I will miss you dearly. Much love”
Jordyn
“Shaun, I cannot thank you enough for the knowledge you have shared with us. I have never had a teacher that is so passionate and cares so much. You have helped me see acting in a whole new light. I have gained the true knowledge of what truth is. I actually have confidence in myself now and have faith that the future holds great things for me. I can’t thank you enough for all you have done to help me become a successful actor. You are amazing and I’m so blessed to have gotten to know you. Thank you for making me fall in love with acting.”
GENE MITCHELL
WRITER/DIRECTOR
“Shaun T Benjamin is any director’s dream; a powerful and courageous actor whose sense of awe and respect for the imagined world of film makes him a one-of-a-kind and jewel of every cast. Shaun is soon to be one of Hollywood’s most respected and celebrated stars”.
LeeAnne
“Dear Shaun,
At the beginning of the semester you told us that we were going to fall in love with acting. When you first said that, I got a little confused, because I felt like I already was in love with it. Little did I know that I would fall for it even more. I did not even know that kind of love existed. Now I know I cannot live without it. Sometimes, I just feel like I can’t control myself. I just want this so badly, and knowing that I have it all in me brings me so much joy. I want to thank you for everything you’ve done for me. I want to thank you for making me realize my internal power and my gifts. Thank you for being my instructor and thank you for showing me the way. Best regards,”
Claudia
“Dear Shaun,
Meeting you was one of the best things that could have happened to me in my life. Thank you for sharing your valuable wisdom with the class and I will never forget your words and teachings. I promise you that one day I will look you in the eyes and tell you “I did it. Thank you, teacher.” I know that your children are very proud of you. If I could have two Dads, I would love for you to do the honor of being one of them. This is just a see you later Fondly,”
Amaras
“Dear Shaun,
Thank you for an amazing year. I have never had a teacher inspire me in such a way. I had almost given up on acting, doubting my abilities because of a lack of support. You have been a light in all of our lives. You have been the father figure I have needed in my life and I hope that is okay to say. Thank you a thousand times. Regards”
Arouzhan
“Dear Shaun,
Honestly, when I first came here, I was scared. Being the youngest person in the Acting Department and watching so many talented people I didn’t know what to expect. I just thought this is my childhood dream and I don’t want to give up but I was scared. Then I met you and everything changed for me after that first class with you. I Had never met such motivational and inspiring person like you. Your method of teaching made me vulnerable and I became open with my emotions and you made me believe that there’s nothing I can’t do. After every class I became more and more confident as I learned more about acting. I know where I stand now and where I want to go and with having you as my teacher, I know I will get there. Thank you so much Shaun. Thank you for everything. Thank you for making me fall in love with acting. Sincerely”
TODD MCCARTHY
CHIEF FILM CRITIC - VARIETY
“Shaun T Benjamin’s ability to project a sense of thuggery that deftly walks the line between the comic and the genuinely threatening seems ready for primetime.”
Linnea
“Dear Shaun,
Honestly, I don’t know where to begin but first I want to thank you for everything you have given me. You have made me aware of the power that I possess and you introduced me to myself. You also introduced me to faith and helped me grow so much. I can never thank you enough for that. Now I know where I am going and I know that I will get there. I am going to keep your words close to my heart. It does not matter what people throw at me, I have my faith picture and it is clear to me where I’m going. This semester you really helped me go deeper. Sometimes I still cannot help but cry because I cannot believe what I created. You have introduced me to my divine space, and now there is no return. Thank you. Thank you for everything. I am going to miss you so much, however, I know it’s not a good-bye. I wish you all the best and may the future bring you everything you’re looking for. Thank you. IT HAS BEEN MAGICAL. Best,”
MARK RYDELL
ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATED DIRECTOR
“Shaun T Benjamin is an extraordinary actor of enormous power and I look forward to casting him again in my next movie the next chance I get”.
Jessie
“Dear Shaun,
I sincerely want to thank you for the most enriching experience of my life. You not only opened a new gate to a new realm of acting, but you also opened a gate into me becoming a more compassionate and caring person. I hereby promise to go wherever you send me emotionally without fear. I have complete and total trust in anything you say and direct me to do. Truly, from the bottom of my heart. Thank you. “
Tia
“Dear Shaun,
I just wanted to let you know I feel so blessed and honored that you were my teacher. Without your talks, words of encouragement and your wisdom I would still be the same person and actor I was when I first started studying acting. You were one person I needed and fully trusted to show me I can do and be anything I set my mind to. You have given us the formula for success and I plan on doing everything you have shown us to make things happen. Everything you have shared with the class is in my special notebook that I sleep with every night. I promise you that I will never give up on my dreams. As you have often said; “Nothing is impossible.” Thank you for being that one person I needed to show me the formula for success not only as an actor but also as a human being. You have a beautiful heart and I pray God continues to bless you and watch over you and your family. Thank you again for being an amazing teacher and a beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us, you have influenced and inspired me in ways you will never know. I will never ever forget you and the impact you had on my life. I cannot thank you enough and thank God enough for allowing you to be my teacher. My success and the woman I am today will be because of you.”