Ben

Ben Daniele

Ben Daniele joined the hosting cast of Honky Tonk TV in late 2008. In addition, he has been directing and producing films since 2005 with the Scatter Brothers Production Company. Having received his degree in Entertainment Management from the University of Central Florida, he has trained with some of the finest producers, directors and actors in the country. Since graduating,
he’s directed 3 award winning short films, produced, and acted in many others. In 2007, Ben was recognized by Universal Pictures
in Los Angeles as an up-and-coming director to be; had a special screening at 2007’s Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, for writing, directing, and starring in the short comedy called “Gas”. In addition to Producing and Directing, Ben played the role of Brandon in the feature film “Asylum”. He’s acted in “A Glaring Emission”, “GAS”, “Bring it On 4″, “Solum”, “The Rosie and Benny Show”, and many others. Ben currently resides in St Petersburg, FL.

Nickname: Benny D
Birthday: December 9th
Birth Place: OHIO
Siblings: 2 Younger Sisters
Pets: Chris James
Hobbies: I’m a drummer, soccer player and I’m taking flying lessons.
Best Concert: Radiohead, Boston, or STYX.
Favorite Food: Sushi, Italaino.
Least Favorite Food: Guano.
Favorite Movie: The Fountain
Favorite Actor and Actress: Jordi Mollà/Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jennifer Connelly
Favorite TV Shows: (Other than Honky Tonk TV) Twilight Zone
Most Memorable Moment: Presented with the Universal Pictures Filmmaker Award for F.Y.I. in 2007
Favorite Cartoon Character: Donald Duck
Favorite Song: “Everything in it’s Right Place” Radiohead
Favorite Book: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Favorite Sport: Soccer
Favorite Past-time: Playing the Drums, Beach with Family and Friends
Favorite Vacation Spot: Hawaii
Favorite Quote: “To thine own self be true” AND “God is Love”

A message from the host:

“Good Morning Honky Tonkers! What a new and exciting show to be part of! I feel so blessed to be working with such HUGEcountry music stars, an amazing cast of true professionals and wonderful friends, and a crew of producers who are literally “Taking Over the Country”! Lately I’ve been reminded how important it is to be thankful for what you have been given, to stay Faithful and True to the commitments you’ve made, and to continually seek the One who has given you all the right opportunities. The picture is so much bigger than we make it out to be! See you guys on TV!”