Benjamin Flores Jr. Explained

Benjamin Flores Jr.
Birth Name:Benjamin Christopher Flores Jr.
Birth Date:24 July 2002
Birth Place:Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Years Active:2010–present

Benjamin Christopher Flores Jr.[1] (born July 24, 2002[2]), also known as Lil' P-Nut, is an American actor and rapper. In music, he is known for his song "You Might Be the One". In acting, Flores starred as Louie Preston on the Nickelodeon television series The Haunted Hathaways (2013–2015), and as Triple G on the Nickelodeon series Game Shakers (2015–2019).

Career

Music

Flores was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Flores first came to wider notice after he was interviewed by the local Memphis Fox 13 television station at age 7. After that interview, he appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where he performed his first rap single as Lil' P-Nut, "You Might Be the One for Me";[3] it was released on September 25, 2010. He then appeared on Cymphonique's song, "All That". His other raps include "Bad Dream" and "Choosin'".

Acting

Flores appeared in an episode of the TBS sitcom Are We There Yet?, and played Atticus the rapping penguin in the animated film Happy Feet 2, in 2011.[4] [5] He made a cameo appearance in Yo Gotti's music video for "Look In The Mirror". Flores appeared in the film Ride Along, which was released in January 2014.[6]

In 2013, Flores was cast in a starring role on the Nickelodeon television series The Haunted Hathaways, playing Louie a young ghost that resides in the same house with a living family called the Hathaways.[7] [8] The show ran two seasons before ending in 2015. He was nominated for Favorite TV Actor at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in 2014 and 2015 for his role on The Haunted Hathaways.

On July 7, 2015, it was announced that Flores would be co-starring in Dan Schneider's newest TV series, Game Shakers, playing the role of Triple G, the son of famous rapper Double G (Kel Mitchell).[9] The series was renewed for a third season in November 2016.[10]

On June 13, 2016, Flores was announced as the new voice of Gerald Johanssen in the television movie .[11] In 2017, he had a role in the fantasy-action film .[12] In 2018, Flores was cast in the Netflix film Rim of the World, which was released in May 2019.[13] In 2021, he starred as Josh in The Fear Street Trilogy, beginning with ; the films were released on Netflix.[14] [15] From 2020 to 2021, he also played Eugene Jones in the Showtime television series Your Honor.[16]

Filmography

Television and film roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
2011Happy Feet TwoAtticusFilm voice role; as Benjamin "Lil' P-Nut" Flores Jr.
2013–2015The Haunted HathawaysLouie PrestonMain role; as Benjamin "Lil' P-Nut" Flores Jr.
2014The ThundermansCrossover episode: "The Haunted Thundermans"
Ride AlongMorrisFilm; as Benjamin "Lil' P-Nut" Flores
Santa HuntersAlexTelevision film (Nickelodeon)
2015One Crazy CruiseNate Bauer
Henry DangerLil' BiggieEpisode: "The Beat Goes On"
2015–2019Game ShakersTriple GMain role; as Benjamin "Lil' P-Nut" Flores Jr.
2017KidFilm
Henry DangerTriple GCrossover special: "Danger Games"
Gerald JohanssenTelevision film (Nickelodeon); voice role; as Benjamin "Lil' P-Nut" Flores Jr.
Pup Star: Better 2GetherM.C. BiteFilm; voice role; as Benjamin "Lil' P-Nut" Flores Jr.
2018The LibrariansFreddyEpisode: "And the Hidden Sanctuary"
2019Rim of the WorldDariushDirect-to-video film
2020–2022Jurassic World Camp CretaceousBrandon Bowman8 episodes; voice role
2020–2023Your HonorEugene JonesRecurring role (season 1); main role (season 2)
2021JoshStreaming film
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2023Quantum LeapDwainEpisode: "One Night in Koreatown"
2024Brandon BowmanEpisode: "Aftershock" ; voice role

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRefs
2014Imagen AwardsFavorite Young TV ActorThe Haunted Hathaways[17]
Kids' Choice Awards[18]
2015Kids' Choice Awards[19]
2017Kids' Choice AwardsGame Shakers[20]

Notes and References

  1. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Web site: Game Shakers Benjamin Flores Jr. & Cree Cicchino's Nick Stars BFF Challenge Nick . YouTube.
  2. Web site: Up-and-Coming Young Talent: Variety Youth Impact Report (PHOTOS) – Benjamin Flores Jr. . . July 24, 2013 . December 6, 2016.
  3. News: Appearance on Ellen. ellentv.com. November 25, 2010.
  4. Web site: Stephanie Painter . Rapper Lil' P-Nut has caught Hollywood's attention — at age 9 . memphisparent.com . October 14, 2011 . December 9, 2011 . dead . https://archive.today/20111014125153/http://www.memphisparent.com/article/he%E2%80%99s-got-beat . October 14, 2011.
  5. Web site: Gail Choice . 'Happy Feet Two'—very happy . ourweekly.com . November 17, 2011 . December 9, 2011 . dead . https://archive.today/20120905124337/http://www.ourweekly.com/arts-and-entertainment/%E2%80%98happy-feet-two%E2%80%99%E2%80%94very-happy . September 5, 2012 .
  6. Web site: Jacob Rohn. Benjamin "Lil P-Nut" Flores Jr. Is Scary Good in New Role . BET News. July 11, 2013. May 28, 2017.
  7. Web site: Nellie Andreeva . Nickelodeon Picks Up Comedy 'The Haunted Hathaways' To Series With 20-Episode Order . Deadline.com . January 18, 2013 . May 28, 2017.
  8. Nickelodeon Scares Up Laughs with New Live-Action Supernatural Comedy, "The Haunted Hathaways," Premiering Saturday, July 13, at 8:30 P.M. (ET/PT) . Nickelodeon . The Futon Critic . July 1, 2013 . May 28, 2017.
  9. Dan Snierson . Kel Mitchell returns to Nickelodeon to star in 'Game Shakers' . . July 7, 2015 . May 28, 2017.
  10. Web site: Denise Petski. Henry Danger & Game Shakers Renewed by Nickelodeon. Deadline.com. November 16, 2016. November 16, 2016.
  11. Web site: Exclusive: Hey Arnold! movie gets a name, hefty slate of returning voice actors. The A.V. Club. June 13, 2016.
  12. Web site: Ethan Anderton. New 'Transformers: The Last Knight' Clip: Isabela Moner Gets Help from an Autobot Ally. /Film. March 11, 2017. May 28, 2017. Since this clip played during the Kids’ Choice Awards, it focuses on young new protagonist Izabella (played by Isabela Moner) as she's on the run with Nickelodeon star Benjamin Flores Jr. from some sentries who appear to be on the hunt for some Transformers..
  13. Web site: Amanda N'Duka . McG Assembles Cast For Netflix Film 'Rim of the World' . Deadline Hollywood . June 20, 2018 . May 28, 2019.
  14. Web site: Amanda N'Duka. 'Fear Street': Benjamin Flores, Jr. Joins Fox and Chernin Entertainment's R.L. Stine Adaptation. Deadline Hollywood. March 12, 2019. March 12, 2019.
  15. Web site: Mike Fleming Jr. Slot After Landing R.L. Stine 'Fear Street' Movie Trilogy From Disney & Chernin; Leigh Janiak Directed The Trio. Deadline Hollywood. August 11, 2020. August 14, 2020.
  16. Web site: Denise Petski. 'Your Honor': Tony Curran, Keith Machekanyanga, Lamar Johnson & Benjamin Flores Jr. Join Showtime Legal Drama. Deadline Hollywood. October 18, 2019. November 16, 2019.
  17. Web site: 2014 Imagen Awards Winners & Nominees. The Imagen Foundation. 2014. February 26, 2017.
  18. Web site: Philiana Ng. Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards Nominations Revealed. The Hollywood Reporter. February 24, 2014. February 26, 2017.
  19. Web site: Stephanie Webber. Kids' Choice Awards 2015: Complete List of Winners!. Us Weekly. March 28, 2015. February 26, 2017.
  20. Web site: Dani Levy. Justin Timberlake and Kevin Hart Lead Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards Nominations. Variety. February 2, 2017. February 21, 2017.

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