Ben Harney

Ben Harney (b. 1952) is an actor, singer and dancer who is best known for his Tony Award winning role as Curtis Taylor, Jr. in the original Broadway cast of Dreamgirls. He appeared on Sesame Street in Episode 1859 as Bernie, a piano tuner friend of Bob's and a love interest for Olivia and Grundgetta.
Harney's other Broadway credits include replacements as the Leading Player in Pippin (until Northern Calloway returned to the role) and the Tinman in The Wiz and dancing in the revival of The Pajama Game (with Cab Calloway and Hal Linden). 
In 1990, Harney wrote and starred in a Christian home video series entitled Ben & Eddie, which co-starred Muppet performer Camille Bonora as the puppet dog, Eddie. Joey Mazzarino, a credited assistant performer on the videos, had studied acting under Harney at Fordham University.Joey Mazzarino (Sesame Street, Donkey Hodie, Muppets) - Under The Puppet 62 (05:24)
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==External links==
*Internet Broadway Database
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