Benito Skinner is an American comedian and actor.
Born and raised in Boise, Idaho, Skinner attended Bishop Kelly High School. While a senior in high school, Skinner founded the nonprofit OATHS, which stands for Organization Assisting the Homeless Student, and was recognized at the 2011 National Philanthropy Day Idaho. He also played on Bishop Kelly’s football team as a wide receiver.
Following graduating high school, Skinner proceeded to Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., where graduated with a degree in acting, English, and film and media studies.
In college, Skinner began experimenting with performance in the form of recorded lip-syncs and other videos.
After graduating college, Skinner worked as a video editor while continuing to create online content.
In 2016, Skinner made his social media accounts public, and this work developed into comedy videos on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
The 29-year-old Benito Skinner is widely known for Overcompensating ( 2018), Search Party (2016) and Electric Easy (2021).
Benito Skinner Wife: Is Benito Skinner Married?
Benito Skinner is currently not married but in a relationship with his boyfriend, director Terrence O’Connor.
The pair are known for their sophisticated and carefully constructed annual couples’ Halloween costumes.