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Edwin Benton
Born
Edwin Dean Benton

Nationality American
Alma mater University of Utah
Occupation Entrepreneur, screenwriter
Years active 2004–present
Known for Slang N’ Friendz

Edwin Dean Benton is an American entrepreneur and filmmaker based in Los Angeles, California. Benton is known for launching Slang N’ Friendz, a mobile game with Ludacris.

Career

Benton was born and raised in Fresno, California. Benton graduated from University of Utah with a degree in Economics and Film with an emphasis on Screenwriting. In 2004, Benton produced directed the comedy pilot Agenda: The Breakroom Bandit, which featured Kareem Grimes, Dino Archie, and Garrett Kirby. Subsequently, he was hired to film behind the scenes footage for Def Jam music artists such as Chrisette Michele and Johnta Austin. In 2012, he founded Shine Residential, a health care agency known for servicing adults with intellectual disabilities.

Notably, in 2017, Benton partnered with Ludacris and founded The C.A.T Apps, which developed Slang N’ Friendz, a mobile game.

Filmography

Year Title Role Genre
2005 Agenda: The Breakroom Bandit Producer Comedy
2008 Hollywood Hobo Producer Comedy
2012 High School, I Hate You Director Comedy
2005 Clean Up Men Director Comedy
2009 Troublesome Producer Drama
2006 KwameWorld Producer Adventure
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