JB Benn (born 1974) is an American actor, magician, and controversial personality from New York. He is best known as the ex-boyfriend of Diane Neal (American actress).
The actress first gained recognition for playing the role of Casey Novak in the television series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” Neal is also popular for playing Abigail Borin in the NCIS franchise and NCIS: New Orleans.
On the other hand, Benn began his career as a magician in Manhattan back in 1991. In addition, he worked in many restaurants and was hired by celebrities such as Ric Ocasek and Paulina Porizkova.
Controversy – Stalking and assaulting his ex-girlfriend
JB, 44, is accused by his ex-girlfriend, Diane, of sexual assault and harassment. According to the source, he said Benn is a con man who tried to ruin his entertainment career.
The magician conned Neal out of money and even harmed his pets. But Benn claimed that all the accusations are false and that he is just getting revenge for his bad break up. The actress filed two civil lawsuits against her.
The various charges range from sexual assault and battery to identity theft and fraud. Furthermore, the police arrested him for harassing her in April 2019.
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real full birth name | JB Benn. |
| Nickname | JB. |
| Profession | Actor and Magician. |
| in the news for | harassing and assaulting his ex-girlfriend “Diane Neal” (American Actress). |
| Age (as of 2019) | 44 years . |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | 1975. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Manhattan, New York City, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Sexuality (gay or lesbian) | Heterosexual |
| Gender | Male. |
| ethnicity | White Caucasian descent. |
| Religion | Christendom. |
| sun sign (zodiac sign) | not available. |
| At home | Manhattan, New York City, United States. |
| Social Media Account Statistics | Instagram : N/A. Twitter : — Facebook : — |
| filmography | |
| Debut | Movie : Sabrina (1995, as a magician). TV show : Magic man. web series :— |
| List of movies/TV shows | 1. Sabine. 2. Magic Man. 3. Magic World. 4. Magical Asia. |
| other appearances | |
| Physical Statistics | |
| height (height) | Feet inches: 5′ 7″ . Centimeters: 170cm . Meters: 1.70m . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 72kg . Pounds: 158 pounds . |
| bicep size | fifteen. |
| Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 44-34-37. |
| Shoe Size (UK) | 9. |
| Tattoo details? | N/A |
| eye color | Green. |
| Hair color | Brown. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father : Charles Ben. Mom : Vera Krijin. |
| Brothers | Unknown. |
| famous relatives | Grandparents: Uncle: Aunt: |
| personal life relationship | |
| Marital status | Married. |
| Dating history? | Diana Neal. |
| Girlfriend | None. |
| Name of wife/spouse | Will update. |
| Son | N/A |
| Daughter | None. |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | High school graduate. |
| College | Local high school. |
| Alma mater. | Not available. |
| Hobbies and favorite things | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Mark Wahlberg. Actress: Scarlett Johansson. |
| dream vacation destination | Australia. |
| Favorite color | Black. |
| I love to do | Reading, theater and works of art. |
| Favorite food | Italian cuisine. |
| Can | |
| Heritage (approx.) | $500 thousand US dollars (as of 2019). |
| Salary, income and earnings | — |
| Contact details | |
| Mobile or phone number | — |
| Office address | N/A |
| Official Web site | https://jbbenn.com/ |
| house details | Will update. |
| Email address | Lost. |
Some lesser known facts about JB Benn
- The magician was born to his mom and dad in 1975 in Manhattan, New York, USA. Therefore, JB Benn’s age is 44 years old, as of 2019.
- There is no information present on the internet about his early life, siblings, and upbringing, but we will update our readers soon.
- His parents Charles Benn (father) and Vera Krijn (mother) divorced when the actor was very young.
- In fact, her mother remarried to a man named William Wood Williamson.
- Benn’s adoptive uncle, Robert Williamson, dated model and actress Lauren Hutton for 27 years.
- At the age of 21, he began performing his magic show at various private dinners, corporate meetings, and parties.
- Subsequently, he made his pictorial debut with the film titled “Sabrina” in 1995 as a magician.
- JB starred in TV shows like Magic Man, Mondo Magic, and Magic Asia for many years according to his official website.
- In 2013, Benn appeared in Magic Man and performed various illusions and interactive magic shows for tourists and locals from around the world.
- He’s even performed for numerous big names like Bono, Nelson Mandela, Warren Buffet, and Mary Tyler Moore.
- According to a source, the magician and his former partner met in late 2013 at a fundraiser for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Waterkeeper Alliance.
- Also, they soon started dating and also lived together at Neal’s house in New Jersey.