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A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lamont Bentley moved to Los Angeles with his mother, an aspiring singer. Lamont Bentley's aptitude for comedy became apparent as he constantly made people laugh at his mother's auditions. It was then that Lamont Bentley was encouraged to begin his own entertainment career. Lamont Bentley began with commercials, his Starburst commercial being one of the most prominent. Lamont Bentley then began to accrue an extensive list of television credits, including co-starring roles in the much-acclaimed "South Central" and "The Client." Lamont Bentley also starred in the frequently aired PSA "Fatherhood", which reflects the responsible choice of a teen father who chooses to baby-sit his toddler son instead of playing with his high school football team. In his film debut, Lamont Bentley co-starred as Crazy K in the motion picture "Tales From the Hood." Lamont's frenetic, sadistic portrayal of a gangster stuck in his own psychotic nightmare speaks volumes of his versatility.
Light years away from the role of Crazy K, Lamont Bentley co-starred as the eternally hungry, happy-go-lucky Hakeem Campbell on the UPN sitcom "Moesha" also starring teen r&b diva Brandy. Lamont and his partner, Tyson, formed "Uprise" - a positive hip-hop duo with chart-topping potential.
Lamont Bentley hosted eight weeks of THE UPN Movie Trailer, providing commentaries on movies such as Marathon Man and Devlin, proving once again his talents beyond acting. Sadly, Lamont Bentley died in a car crash on the night of 18th January 2005.
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