Denée Benton

Birth Name: Denée Ayana Benton

Place of Birth: Eustis, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 31, 1991

Ethnicity: African-American

Denée Benton is an American actress and singer. She has starred in the films Our Friend, Genie (2023), and Dreams in Nightmares, on the shows UnREAL and The Gilded Age; and in stage roles including Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 and Hamilton.

Denée was raised in Eustis, Florida. Her father was the city’s mayor, and an airport executive. Her mother is a journalist, therapist, and businessperson. She is married to Carl Lundstedt.