Benji Schwimmer Video | Celebrity Interview and Paparazzi

Benjamin "Benji" Daniel Schwimmer (born on January 18, 1984) is an American professional dancer, choreographer, actor, and soon-to-be lead singer of the band "The Weekend Forecast". On August 16, 2006 he was crowned "America's Favorite Dancer", as the winner of the second season of So You Think You Can Dance and has choreographed for both the U.S. and the international versions of the show. Benji artistically directs for LeAnn Rimes and Paula Abdul. He co-starred in the 2010 film Leading Ladies. Benji is known for his versatility in mixing the arts of solo dance and partnering. He works... MORE

Benjamin "Benji" Daniel Schwimmer (born on January 18, 1984) is an American professional dancer, choreographer, actor, and soon-to-be lead singer of the band "The Weekend Forecast". On August 16, 2006 he was crowned "America's Favorite Dancer", as the winner of the second season of So You Think You Can Dance and has choreographed for both the U.S. and the international versions of the show. Benji artistically directs for LeAnn Rimes and Paula Abdul. He co-starred in the 2010 film Leading Ladies. Benji is known for his versatility in mixing the arts of solo dance and partnering. He works for the non-profit group, Dancers Everywhere Making a Needed Difference (D.E.M.A.N.D). Benji is songwriter, producer, and vocalist for pop-rock band The Weekend Forecast. Benji was born on January 18, 1984 in Newport Beach, California, and grew up in a Latter-day Saint (Mormon) household in Moreno Valley, California. He is the son of choreographer and West Coast Swing dancer Buddy Schwimmer. His mother, Laurie Kauffman, and sister, Lacey Schwimmer, are also west-coast swing dancers. He started competing when he was five years old. Some of his early experiences included singing and dancing in a LESS