Benji Schwimmer

Benji Schwimmer is an American professional dancer, choreographer, actor, and director. He gained wide recognition as the winner of the second season of So You Think You Can Dance in 2006. Born on January 18, 1984, in Newport Beach, California, Schwimmer grew up in Moreno Valley. He comes from a family of dancers, with his father being a choreographer and his mother and sister also being renowned dancers. Schwimmer has achieved a remarkable feat of holding World titles in solo, partner, and group divisions simultaneously, making him the only dancer in the world to do so. He has worked extensively in TV, film, and stage, both in front and behind the camera. Schwimmer's notable choreography includes his work on the US and international versions of So You Think You Can Dance, as well as his contribution as the specialties choreographer for Quentin Tarantino's film Once Upon a Time In Hollywood.