Jonathan Bennett

Jonathan David Bennett was born to Ruthanne and David Bennett on June 10, 1981, in the quaint town of Rossford, Ohio. The Bennett family also included three other children: Lisa, Brent, and Brian. His parents did not work in the arts—his father was a medical doctor. Tragically, Bennett’s mother died in 2012, and his father passed away two years thereafter. The actor possesses a mix of English, German, and Irish heritage.

Growing up, Bennett attended Eagle Point Elementary School and later Rossford High School. During his formative years, he was actively involved in school theater productions. In 1999, Bennett pursued higher education in the theater department at Otterbein University. Beyond his studies, he took on roles such as the president of the student council and was an active participant in the university’s theater group. Following his graduation, Bennett relocated to New York City to earnestly follow a professional acting career.

Jonathan Bennett made his television debut in 1998, taking on minor roles in several well-known American series such as “The Bill,” “All My Children,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” and “Eastwick.” His breakthrough, however, came with the feature film “Season of Youth,” marking his first significant role in a major motion picture.

In 2004, Jonathan Bennett achieved widespread recognition with his role in the hit comedy “Mean Girls,” co-starring Lindsay Lohan. This role catapulted him to teen idol status. The following year, he secured the role of Kevin Grady in the popular series “Smallville,” sharing the screen with notable actors like Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, Justin Hartley, John Schneider, and Ian Somerhalder, further boosting his popularity.

Over the ensuing years, Bennett’s filmography continued to grow with new roles primarily appealing to younger audiences. In 2005, he featured prominently in “Love Wrecked” and starred in “Cheaper by the Dozen 2.” In 2006, he portrayed Nathan in the adventure comedy “Bachelor Party Vegas.”

In 2009, Bennett took on the lead role in “Van Wilder: Freshman Year,” which also included actors such as Steve Talley, Linden Ashby, and Kurt Fuller. From 2010 to 2015, he was involved in a variety of films and TV series, including “Awkward,” “Fred: The Show,” “Hit the Floor,” “Supergirl,” and films like “Elevator Girl,” “Pawn,” “Anything Is Possible,” and “A Christmas Kiss II.”

Bennett’s roles expanded beyond comedies and melodramas over time. He undertook one of his first dramatic roles in the military film “Memorial Day” in 2012. The following year, he appeared in the psychological thriller “The Secret Village.” In 2016, he starred in the lead role in the critically acclaimed thriller “Submerged,” directed by Steven C. Miller.

Jonathan Bennett has also been a regular presence on television shows. He competed on “Dancing with the Stars” in 2014, partnered with Allison Holker, and hosted the cooking show “Cake Wars” from 2015 to 2017. In 2018, he co-authored the cookbook “The Burn Cookbook” with chef and TV host Nikki Martin. In 2019, he appeared on “Celebrity Big Brother” and “Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club.”

Besides acting, Bennett has experience as a producer. He co-produced the musical “Say Cheese, Elohim” in 2002 and later served as executive producer on several other projects, with his latest being the melodrama “Wedding of a Lifetime,” released in 2022. He also occasionally models for well-known brands.

Jonathan Bennett once dated actor Matt Dallas. In 2016, Bennett encountered TV host Jaymes Vaughan, and the two began a relationship shortly thereafter. In 2020, Vaughan composed a song for Bennett and proposed to him, handling all the preparations while Bennett was occupied with film projects. The pair were married in Mexico in early 2022.

Jonathan Bennett actively participates in political initiatives, including the “Speak Out” movement, which focuses on educating young people about their political rights and encouraging them to vote. He and his husband are frequent attendees at social gatherings and actively support community parades. Bennett is also prolific on social media, boasting around 1 million followers.

Jonathan Bennett has participated in over 100 various projects and TV series, many receiving favorable critiques from film reviewers. He remains active in the industry as both an actor and a producer. Among his latest anticipated works is the thriller “And the Snow Falls,” which premiered globally in January 2023. Several additional projects with Bennett in leading roles are currently in post-production.