Benjamin David Salisbury is an American actor best known for playing the role of Brighton Sheffield on the CBS television sitcom The Nanny from 1993 to 1999.
Captain Ron, Simone, D3: The Mighty Ducks, Players, Shimmer
TV Shows
The Nanny, The Oz Kids
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Fact
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Recently completed his freshman year at American University in Washington DC. He is a dean's list honoree and also works as an intern for House minority leader Richard Gephardt. He hopes to eventually pursue a career in either politics or sportscasting, but plans to act occasionally. (June 2000)
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Appearing in advertising for Domino's Pizza as a Delivery boy [September 2006]
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Lives in southern California when not on location. [December 2004]
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American University
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Enjoys dancing.
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Although it was reamed by critics, he loved working on the movie Captain Ron (1992) and claims it is "definitely worth the price of an overnight rental." Moreover, he considers his co-star Martin Short "the funniest man on the face of the Earth."
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Completed a BA in Broadcast Journalism from American University. Graduated magna cum laude, having made the Dean's List six times.
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Has two sisters and one brother.
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Attended Wayzata High School, Minnesota
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Ben also works at the Mann Theatre in Plymouth, MN.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
On the Brink
2006
Short
Craig
Numb3rs
2005
TV Series
Docent
Red Zone
2003
Derek (as Ben Salisbury)
S1m0ne
2002
Production Assistant
Mahô shôjo neko Taruto
2001
TV Series
Nachos (English version, voice)
The Nanny
1993-1999
TV Series
Brighton Sheffield
Christmas in Oz
1996
Video short
Tin Boy (voice)
Guide to the World of Family Computers, Software & Games
1996
Video
Ben
The Oz Kids
1996
TV Series
Tin Boy (voice)
Who Stole Santa?
1996
Video
Tin Boy (voice)
D3: The Mighty Ducks
1996
Josh
The Nome Prince and the Magic Belt
1996
Video
Tin Boy (voice)
Toto Lost in New York
1996
Video
Tin Boy (voice)
Virtual Oz
1996
Video
Tin Boy (voice)
Promised Land
1996
TV Series
Trevor Riley
Kirk
1996
TV Series
Preston Beckman IV
Iron Will
1994
Scout #1
Shimmer
1993
Young Spacy
Captain Ron
1992
Benjamin Harvey
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Nanny
1993
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Making the Nanny
2005
Video documentary short special thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Making the Nanny
2005
Video documentary short
Himself - 'Brighton Sheffield'
The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember
2004
TV Movie documentary
Himself
The Daily Show
1997
TV Series
Himself
Jeopardy!
1997
TV Series
Himself - Celebrity Contestant
The Making of 'The Oz Kids'
1996
Video short documentary
Host
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1997
Young Artist Award
Young Artist Awards
Best Performance in a Drama Series - Guest Starring Young Actor
Promised Land (1996)
1996
Young Artist Award
Young Artist Awards
Best Performance by a Young Actor - TV Comedy Series
The Nanny (1993)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1999
YoungStar Award
YoungStar Awards
Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy TV Series
The Nanny (1993)
1998
Young Artist Award
Young Artist Awards
Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Supporting Young Actor
The Nanny (1993)
1997
YoungStar Award
YoungStar Awards
Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy TV Series
The Nanny (1993)
1995
Young Artist Award
Young Artist Awards
Best Performance by a Youth Ensemble in a Television Series
The Nanny (1993)
1995
YoungStar Award
YoungStar Awards
Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy TV Series
$1.5 Million
