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John Benitez (born November 7, 1957), also known as Jellybean, is an American drummer, guitarist, songwriter, DJ, remixer and music producer of Puerto Rican descent. He has produced and remixed artists such as Madonna, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson and the Pointer Sisters. In December 2016, Billboard magazine ranked him as the 99th most successful dance artist of all-time.
Birth Name
John A. Benitez
Born
Thursday, 07 November 1957
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Where Love Lives | Self | 2021 |
| George Michael: Freedom | Himself / Self | 2017 |
| Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives | Self | 2017 |
| Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music | Self | 2016 |
| 808 | Self / Himself | 2015 |
| Last Dance | Self | 2009 |
| Unsung | Self | 2008 |
| NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell | Self | 2007 |
| Disco: Spinning the Story | Self | 2005 |
| Maestro | Self / Himself | 2003 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Where Love Lives | Self | 2021 |
| George Michael: Freedom | Himself / Self | 2017 |
| Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives | Self | 2017 |
| Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music | Self | 2016 |
| 808 | Self / Himself | 2015 |
| Last Dance | Self | 2009 |
| Unsung | Self | 2008 |
| NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell | Self | 2007 |
| Disco: Spinning the Story | Self | 2005 |
| Maestro | Self / Himself | 2003 |
| Hang the DJ | Self | 1998 |
| Species | Club DJ | 1995 |
| New Order Story | Self | 1993 |
| ZZ Top: Greatest Hits | Self (Velcro Fly) | 1992 |
| 8:15 from Manchester | Self | 1990 |
| The 17th Annual American Music Awards | Self | 1990 |
| Salsa | Self | 1988 |
| Top of the Pops | Musical Guest | 1987 |
| The Roxy | Self | 1987 |
| Nighthawks | DJ at Xenon | 1981 |
| Great Performances | Self | 1971 |
| American Bandstand | Himself | 1952 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| The Dummy | 2003 |
| Angel Eyes | 2001 |
| For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story | 2000 |
| Nuyorican Dream | 2000 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2001 | Emmy | Outstanding Made for Television Movie | Nominated |
