For his work on HALF & HALF series, Chico Benymon was nominated this year for his first NAACP Image Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

A protege of actor/musician Will Smith, Benymon's talents go beyond that of acting. Benymon is a vocalist in the Smith-produced R&B trio Tra-Knox. His vocals can be heard on the "Men in Black II" title track "Black Suits Coming (Nod Your Head)," as well as Smith's album Born to Reign: Introducing Tra-Knox. The group was also featured in the song and music video for Smith's duet with his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, entitled "1000 Kisses."

Benymon is currently working on his solo project, My First Love, and expects the first single, "Stay The Night," to be released this Fall.

Born in Amityville, N.Y., Benymon began taking piano lessons at the age of five. By the age of seven, he was the organist for his hometown Saint John's Baptist Church.