Benny Medina’s Wealth

Benny Medina’s net worth
is estimated to be $20 Million


Benny Medina: A Brief Biography

Benny Medina was born on January 24, 1958, in Los Angeles, California, USA, and has a mixed African and American heritage. He has made a mark in the music industry as a record producer, executive, and talent manager, best known for his management of Jennifer Lopez’s career. In addition, he is a successful businessman, serving as the owner and CEO of The Medina Company. His influence on the entertainment industry spans several decades, starting from the 1970s.

Have you ever wondered about Benny Medina’s financial status? Authoritative sources estimate his net worth to be over $20 million as of mid-2016, firmly placing him among the wealthier figures in show business. His wealth has been accrued through a successful career managing musical artists and also through his ownership of The Medina Company.

Net Worth Breakdown of Benny Medina: $20 Million

Benny Medina’s passion for music was nurtured by his father, Ahmad “Benny” Medina, a legendary jazz drummer. His early interest in music developed during his time at Beverly Hills High School.

Benny’s career took off during the late 1970s when he served as the vocalist for the R ‘n’ B band, Appolo, which comprised Kerry Gordy, Lenny Greene, Larry Robinson, and Cliff Liles. The group released an album before disbanding. Following this, Benny worked as the head of A&R at Motown Records, where he wrote and produced popular songs performed by artists like The Temptations, Rick James, and Smokey Robinson, significantly contributing to the growth of his net worth.

Subsequently, Benny left Motown records and joined Warner Bros. records, collaborating alongside director Mo Ostin as a producer and manager. He played a pivotal role in boosting the careers of renowned artists such as Chaka Khan, Prince, Ray Charles, Fleetwood Mac, and Madonna, substantially increasing his net worth in the process.

Benny Medina’s ambitions outgrew Warner Bros., leading him to establish MedinaPollack Entertainment alongside his friend Jeff Pollack. The company operated as a management and production firm, creating successful projects like the films “Above The Rim” (1994) and “Maid In Manhattan” (2002), both contributing significantly to his net worth.

As the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Medina Group Company, Benny has single-handedly propelled the career of numerous well-known celebrities, including Jennifer Lopez, whom he has managed since 1999, Tyra Banks, Usher, and Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs, further amplifying his net worth.

Benny Medina keeps his personal life away from the media spotlight. While there is limited public information about his personal affairs, it is known that he briefly dated singer Jennifer Lopez. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California.




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Full NameBenny Medina
Net Worth$20 Million
Date Of Birth1958 January 24
Place Of BirthUSA
ProfessionProducer
EducationBeverly Hills High School
NationalityAmerican
ParentsAhmad “Benny” Medina
SiblingsKatrina Medina
IMDB
AwardsDaytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show / Informative
NominationsDaytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show
MoviesThe Fighting Temptations, 3 Strikes, Above the Rim
TV ShowsThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
#Fact
1Was a foster child.
2His mentor was Berry Gordy.
3Former manager for Jennifer Lopez.
4Went to the same High School as Angelina Jolie, Michael Klesic, Nicolas Cage, Corbin Bernsen, Lenny Kravitz, David Schwimmer, Jonathan Silverman and Richard Dreyfuss.
5Lead vocalist of the late 1970’s disco group, Apollo.

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
World of Dance2017TV Series executive producer pre-production
The Fosters2013-2016TV Series executive producer – 28 episodes
Shades of Blue2016TV Series executive producer – 13 episodes
Neighborhood Sessions: Jennifer Lopez2015TV Movie executive producer
The Boy Next Door2015producer
Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again2014TV Movie documentary executive producer
Los Jets2014TV Series documentary executive producer
A Step Away2013TV Series executive producer – 4 episodes
Pam: Girl on the Loose2008TV Series executive producer – 1 episode
The Adventures of Mimi2007Video executive producer
Lovers & Haters2007Short executive producer
The Show with A.J. Calloway2005TV Movie executive producer
Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words2005TV Movie executive producer
The Tyra Banks Show2005TV Series executive producer
The Fighting Temptations2003producer
Anything Else2003executive producer
Maid in Manhattan2002executive producer
Jennifer Lopez in Concert2001TV Movie documentary executive producer
Jennifer Lopez: Feelin’ So Good2000Video documentary executive producer
3 Strikes2000executive producer
Getting Personal1998TV Series executive producer
The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirTV Series co-producer – 74 episodes, 1990 – 1994 co-executive producer – 73 episodes, 1993 – 1996
Babyface: The Making of The Day1995Documentary short producer
Above the Rim1994producer

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirTV Series format by – 143 episodes, 1990 – 1996 written by – 2 episodes, 1991
Above the Rim1994story

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Greatest American Hero1981-1983TV SeriesChaffey / Chaffee
The Music Shoppe1981TV SeriesChristopher
Black Beauty1978TV Mini-SeriesEdgar
The Fitzpatricks1978TV SeriesHackett
James at 161977TV SeriesRoland
Panic in Echo Park1977TV Movie
Shazam!1976TV SeriesDennis
ABC Afterschool Specials1976TV SeriesMike / Bob

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Ferdinando Show2015TV Series writer – 1 episode
Lip Sync Battle2015TV Series writer – 1 episode
American Music Awards 20142014TV Special writer: “Booty”
Dancing with the Stars2014TV Series writer – 1 episode
Tu cara me suena – Argentina2014TV Series writer – 1 episode
The Earth Day Special1990TV Special music: “The Planet Raps Back”

Miscellaneous

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Tyra Banks Show2008-2009TV Series executive consultant – 5 episodes
Monster2003production consultant

Music Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Men in Black1997executive music producer – uncredited
Booty Call1997executive music producer
Above the Rim1994music supervisor
The Earth Day Special1990TV Special producer: “The Planet Raps Back” recording
Bright Lights, Big City1988music consultant: Warner Bros. Records

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Starz Inside: Sex and the Cinema2009TV Movie documentary special thanks
America’s Next Top Model2005TV Series special thanks – 1 episode

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Unsung2009-2015TV Series documentaryHimself
Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again2014TV Movie documentaryHimself – Manager (as Benny)
2014 MTV Video Music Awards2014TV SpecialHimself
Entertainment Tonight2013TV SeriesHimself
America’s Next Top Model2007

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