fiction.wikisort.org - Actor

Ben J. Pierce (born February 19, 1999), also known as Miss Benny, is an American singer, YouTuber and actor.

Some of this article's listed sources may not be reliable. (January 2019)

Ben J. Pierce
Born	(1999-02-19) February 19, 1999 (age 23) Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Occupation	YouTuber singer actor
Years active	2010–present
Musical career
Genres	Synth-pop[1]
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Musical artist
YouTube information
Channels	BENNY Ben J. Pierce MISS BENNY
Years active	2011–present
Genre	Music, make-up
Subscribers	293 thousand (BENNY) 206 thousand (Ben J. Pierce) 29.2 thousand (MISS BENNY)[2]
Total views	31.26 million (BENNY) 3.45 million (Ben J. Pierce) 999.2 thousand (MISS BENNY)[2]
Creator Awards 100,000 subscribers
Last updated: June 27, 2020

Early life

Ben J. Pierce was born in Dallas, Texas on February 19, 1999.[3][4]^{[unreliable source]} They lived as a closeted teenager before coming out. As Pierce began posting on YouTube, they found an outlet with other similar individuals in the online community. They befriended fellow YouTube artists Troye Sivan and Tyler Oakley.[1]

Career

Pierce began posting on YouTube using various channels when they were 11 years old in 2010 as a way to feel less isolated and lonely.[3] In 2012, they began posting under the YouTube channel, KidPOV. They began posting under their own name in 2016.[5] They frequently discuss gender and identity. Pierce has done makeup tutorials and collaborated with other media personalities including Tyler Oakley and James Charles.[6][7] Their YouTube channel also includes humorous skits.[8]

In 2014, Pierce released the song "Little Game". They wrote the lyrics and directed and produced the music video with assistance from Tumi Mphahlele. The song and video rebuff forcing children into traditional gender roles.[9]

In 2016, Pierce was cast as Smiley in season 2 of go90's Guidance.[8]

Pierce also produces music under the name Miss Benny. Pierce released the single "Boys Will Be Boys" in 2016. The song's music video was filmed and edited by YouTuber and filmmaker Chase vs Everything. Kalama Epstein is featured in the music video.[10]^{[unreliable source?]} The song is about toxic masculinity and heteronormativity.[8][10]^{[unreliable source?]} It features melodic tones, smooth vocals, and drum beats.[8] Nic Kelly of Project U had a positive review of the song, describing its style as somewhere between Odesza and Drumaq.[11]^{[unreliable source]}

In 2017, Pierce released the single "Never Apart". They directed the video which was shot by Chase vs Everything. The video earned praise from Project U which described it as having a "90s vibe."[12]^{[unreliable source]} Kelley of Project U describes the song as an dark R&B track similar to Leland and Tom Aspaul.[13]

In 2017, Pierce was managed by Lisa Filipelli of Flip Management.[14]

In 2018, Pierce appeared in the sitcom Fuller House as Casey, the shows first openly gay character.[15] They were cast in the series Reverie.[16] In 2019, they were cast as the lead for The CW pilot Glamorous playing Marco, an "ambitious and creative gender-nonconforming teenager who uses makeup and fashion to let his queer self bloom."[17]

Pierce is the voice of Angel in Craig of the Creek since season 4.

Artistry

Pierce names Bob Mizer as one of their aesthetic influences.[1] They strive to create music that is glittery synth-pop, bubbly, and "very gay and very queer." Pierce listens to pop musicians Charli XCX and Carly Rae Jepsen. They also listen to rap and hip hop.[1] Pierce often goes by the nickname Miss Benny to portray a masculine but still feminine image.[1]

Personal life

Pierce lives in Los Angeles, California as of June 2018^[update].

Pierce identifies as gay, queer,[1] and non-binary. [18] They use they/them, she/her, and he/him pronouns.[19][20]

They have 3 older siblings who assist in aspects of video production including crafting props and design hair and makeup.[21]

Discography

Singles

• "Little Game" (2014)[9]
• "Boys Will Be Boys" (2016)[11]^{[unreliable source]}
• "Never Apart" (2017)[12]^{[unreliable source]}
• "Rendezvous" (2019)
• "Every Boy" (2019)
• "That's My Man" (2019)
• "One Damn Good Mistake" (2019)

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2011	BrainSurge	Himself	Television
2016	Guidance	Smiley[8]	Television
2018	Fuller House	Casey[15]	Television
2021	Love, Victor	Mylo	Television
2021	American Horror Stories	Dee	Television
2022–present	Craig of the Creek	Angel (2nd voice)	Television

See also

• LGBT culture in Dallas–Fort Worth
• LGBT culture in Los Angeles
• List of LGBT YouTubers

References

External links

• Ben J. Pierce at IMDb 

---