Known for movies

Short Info

DiedJanuary 19, 2005, Ventura County, California, United States
FactSecond person from "Moesha" to die. Merlin Santana, as Moesha's boyfriend Ohagi, was the first. Although, he was not a regular cast member.


Lamont Bentley was born on October 25, 1973, in Inglewood, California. His parents were both African American, and his father was a drug dealer. His mother died of a drug overdose when he was only eight years old. Bentley was raised by his grandmother and attended local schools.

Bentley’s first acting role was in the film “Straight Out of Compton” (1987). He also appeared in the films “Boyz n the Hood” (1991) and “Menace II Society” (1993). In 1995, he was cast in the television series “Moesha” (1996-2001). Bentley also appeared in the films “The Inkwell” (1994) and “Panther” (1995).

Bentley’s career was cut short when he was killed in a car accident on January 19, 2005, at the age of 31.

General Info

Full NameLamont Bentley
DiedJanuary 19, 2005, Ventura County, California, United States
Height1.72 m
ProfessionChild actor, Rapper
NationalityAmerican

Family

ChildrenBrazil Bentley, Artesia Bentley
ParentsLoyce Bentley

Accomplishments

MoviesWifey, The Wash, Gabriela, The Breaks, Buffalo Soldiers, Tales from the Hood, Shards
TV ShowsMoesha, South Central

Social profile links

Facts

#Fact
1Survived by his two young daughters.
2Second person from "Moesha" to die. Merlin Santana, as Moesha's boyfriend Ohagi, was the first. Although, he was not a regular cast member.

Pictures

Movies

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
A Day in the Life2009/IIL Mob
The Tenants2005Male Partygoer
Wifey2005Video
Sucker Free City2004TV MovieAhmir
Shards2004ShortThomas
The Parkers1999-2002TV SeriesHakeem Campbell
The Proud Family2002TV SeriesGary
Too Legit: The MC Hammer Story2001TV MovieTupac '2Pac' Shakur
The Wash2001C-Money
Moesha1996-2001TV SeriesHakeem Campbell
Gabriela2001Nick
Soul Food2000TV SeriesPruitt
Clueless1999TV SeriesHakeem Campbell
The Breaks1999Darryl
NYPD Blue1998TV SeriesArnell
A Day in the Life of Mia1997
Buffalo Soldiers1997TV MovieCpl. Sea
The Sentinel1997TV SeriesMarcus Watson
The Client1996TV SeriesK-Boy-Kool
Courthouse1995TV SeriesRaymond
The Parent 'Hood1995TV SeriesDamon
Tales from the Hood1995Crazy K
CBS Schoolbreak Special1995TV SeriesDom
Family Matters1995TV SeriesAndre
South Central1994TV SeriesRashad
The New Adam-121991TV Series
Equal Justice1991TV SeriesChilds
Gabriel's Fire1990TV SeriesTeen
Duet1989TV SeriesSnake

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
It's Hot in Here: UPN Fall Preview1996TV Movie documentaryHimself

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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