13 Facts About Benji Schwimmer

Benjiman Daniel Schwimmer was born on January 18,1984 and is an American professional dancer, choreographer, actor and director.

Benji Schwimmer was the winner of the second season of So You Think You Can Dance and has choreographed for both the US and the international versions of the show.

Benji Schwimmer is the only dancer in the world to hold World titles in solo, partner and group divisions at the same time.

Benji Schwimmer was the specialties choreographer for Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time In Hollywood".

Benji Schwimmer was born on January 18,1984, in Newport Beach, California, and grew up in a Latter-day Saint household in Moreno Valley, California.

Benji Schwimmer is the son of choreographer and West Coast Swing dancer Buddy Schwimmer.

Benji Schwimmer began acting at two, landing nationwide commercials for McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Power Wheels and a guest stint on Full House.

Benji Schwimmer finished his studies early, and then taught dance at 17 years of age for one semester at Crafton Hills College in Yucaipa.

Benji Schwimmer put dancing on hold to serve a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.

Benji Schwimmer appeared in the independent film, Love N' Dancing, starring Amy Smart.

Benji Schwimmer has since choreographed for two different Winter Olympics, including Adam Rippon's "O".

In 2018, Benji Schwimmer announced his retirement from competing at The Open Swing Dance Champions, being the only dancer to win 14 World Titles with four different partners, never taking a loss.

Benji Schwimmer has since left the LDS Church and publicly criticized their policies against members of the LGBT community.