From Atlanta, Georgia, Benjamin Mathes began his actor training at the Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University and later completed his Masters of Fine Arts in Acting at the University of California, Irvine. His professional career has led him to leading roles in Off-Broadway classical theatre, Regional Theatre, Soap Operas, Network Television, Film, and even as a Food Network Host. He has worked with Andy Garcia, Alan Arkin, John Witherspoon, and Chris Rock among others. His one-man show Fallujah Good, based on his brother's combat journal during the Battle of Fallujah, has played in LA, NYC, Orange County, and in the Southeast. He is a member of AEA, SAG, AFTRA. Benjamin is a certified Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework®, and has taught acting and voice at the University of California, Irvine, the University of San Diego, Pellissippi State Technical Community College, and The Acting Corps in LA. As a vocal/text coach he has assisted and worked for the Denver Center Theatre Company, the Fugitive Theatre Ensemble, and numerous University productions. In 2007, the Y.W.C.A awarded him the Educator of Empowerment Award for his work with Atlanta youth. Further, Benjamin is an avid Ultimate Frisbee player and an indoor cycling instructor. But above all else, he loves his wife, his family, and God. Show less «