Benjamin O. Jimerson-Phillips

Benjamin O. Jimerson-Phillips is an American movie producer, director, songwriter, and screenwriter.[2] He was also known as Benjamin O. Jimerson. He was owner of Jimerson & Associates founded in 1995.[3] He is a screenwriter, and has written five books.

Benjamin Jimerson-Phillips
Born
Memphis, Tennessee
Occupation(s)Director/Producer, Author
Years active1984–present
Children3[1]

Biography

Jimerson-Philips is the son of Jessie Jimerson-Phillips and Bishop James Olgethorpe Patterson, Sr.[4][5][6] He attended Sabarbaro Elementary School (now known as Arthur Ashe School), in Chicago.[5] Raised by his mother Jessie, he was exposed early on to the Christian church and strong religious values.[6][7]

Jimerson-Philips has three daughters.[8]

He hold a B.A. & Ph.D from Next Dimension University, and has authored five published books, including: Prodigal Son Child of The King,[5] Player's School' (Book of Games),[9] and A Day in the Life....[8]

He and Charles Allen produced a record titled "Undercover Lover" under the stage names "Captain Fantastic" and "Starr Fleet", first independently released on Right Note Records, then re-released in 2020 by Light in The Attic Records.[10][11] The record was about a secret affair between a man and woman. The release featured Charles Allen, Lloyd Smith, Mark Bynum (members of The Bar-Kays) as well as bandmates Gerald Pride, Nazeeh Islam and Ralph LaVeaux.[8] Jimerson-Philips And Allen produced other records, including the 1988 release "Playmate" by Kimmi Kim, and the 1989 release of "Undercover Lover" on the I'm Out for Love album by Revea.[8]

He received multiple Gold and Platinum Record Awards including projects with Brandy, Ginuwine, Paula Abdul, Expose', Vanessa Williams and R. Kelly.[8]

Jimerson-Philips has produced nine motion pictures,[12] including Resurrection: The J.R. Richard Story,[13] Waters Rising,[14][15][16] and Treasure n tha Hood (which he co-produced, starring Katt Williams).[17] He worked on the biopic Resurrection: The J.R. Richard Story, starring David Ramsey,[18][19] Kenya Moore, Sara Stokes and Charles Durning. He was involved in other media projects, including the comedy Player’s School,[3] the reality series The House of Divas,[3] and the World War One film Camp Logan. He produced and directed "COGIC Pioneers Tribute", and is in development for the Prince Documentary "A Royal Loss".

Jimmerson-Phillips was commissioned as a "Goodwill Ambassador" by Arkansas Governors Jim Guy Tucker and Mike Huckabee.[5] In early 2000 he ran for City Council in the city of Little Rock, refusing to accept donations.[8] In 2005 he was appointed as a "Colonel" on the Staff of New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. He traveled with and Represented Denise Matthews, also known as Vanity (Vanity 6 fame). He was recognized in a Special California State Senate Resolution #728 in 1991 & Resolution #1729 in 2006.[8]

Education
  • The Hollywood Film Institute, Hollywood, California (2009) Certificate of Completion.[5]
  • Charles Harrison Mason University, San Diego (1993) Special Certificate from Dr. Myles Munroe & Bishop George D. McKinney in Biblical Principles of Leadership Development.[5]
  • Chrispus Attucks School, Chicago, IL.[5]
  • University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR.[5]
  • Next Dimension University, California receiving a Th.D & Ph.D [5]

Filmography
2005 Treasure n tha Hood (film) Co-Producer
2005 Resurrection: The J.R. Richard Story (film) Producer
2007 Waters Rising (film) Associate Producer
2018, 2019 5th Ward (television series) Associate Producer
2018 COGIC Pioneers Tribute (documentary) Director
2020 A Royal Loss, The Prince Truth Documentary - in development (documentary) Director

Discography
Year Title Label Tracks
1989 "Revea" Adept Records " Undercover Lover "
1988 "Kimmi Kim" Right Note Records "Playmate "
1984 Captain Fantastic & Star Fleet (with Charles Allen, Lloyd Smith & Mark Bynum) Right Note Records "Undercover Lover"
2020 Captain Fantastic & Star Fleet (with Charles Allen, Lloyd Smith & Mark Bynum) Re Release cd and record album Light in The Attic Records "Undercover Lover"

Books
  • Agape Coloring Activity Book of Prayers Puzzle Games (Create Space, 2012)[20]
  • Prodigal Son, Child of The King (Create Space, 2012)[5]
  • "A Day in the Life"... (Create Space, 2012)[8]
  • 'Player's School' (Book of Game) (Create Space, 2012)[21]

Recognition
  • Special Resolution #728 from California State Senator Wadid P. Deddeh, (18 September 1991);& Special Resolution #1729 from California State Senator Denise Moreno Ducheny (8 December 2006).[5]
  • Special Resolution from CA State Senator Denise Moreno Ducheny (8 December 2006) resolution number 1729.[5]
  • Letter of Commendation from US Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee, (8 November 2005).[5]
  • Commission as Colonel on staff of New Mexico, State Governor Bill Richardson (19 December 2005).[5]
  • Special Proclamation from Houston, Texas, Major Lee Brown (7 April 2001).[5]
  • "Goodwill Ambassador" Commission by Arkansas State Governors Jim Guy Tucker (6 November 1993) & Mike Huckabee (18 September 1998).[5]
  • Special Proclamation from El Paso, Texas, Major Larry Francis (26 January 1996).[5]
  • Executive Order Proclaiming 6 Oct 1996 "Benjamin O. Jimerson Day" in the City of Albuquerque, NM, Mayor Martin J. Chavez.[5]
  • Executive Order 05-169, from Albuquerque NM, City Mayor Martin J. Chavez.[5]

References
  1. "Home". Testimony Radio. 2014. p. 1. Archived from the original on 4 January 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
  2. "Benjamin O. Jimerson" (news journal). 18. Minority Print Media, L.L.C.: 9. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. "About Us". Jimerson & Associates. 2013. p. 1. Archived from the original on 31 January 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  4. "Local men talk about their relationship with MLK Jr". Eyewitness News 4. 2014. p. 1. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  5. Prodigal Son, Child of The King (Hardcover). Create Space. 19 April 2012. ISBN 978-1475109887.
  6. "Home Page". J. O. Patterson Ministry. 2013. p. 1. Archived from the original on 25 April 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  7. "Benjamin Jimerson: The Politician of Entertainment". Jadore. 2009. p. 1. Archived from the original on 30 July 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  8. A Day in the Life... (Hardcover). Create Space. 14 December 2011. ISBN 978-1466347724.
  9. 'Player's School' (Book of Games) (Hardcover). Create Space. 14 December 2011. ISBN 978-1453872192.
  10. "" Strap on Your Skates and Glide Through Modern Memphis Soul History"..." Rolling Stone (magazine). 7 February 2020.
  11. "A Day in the Life"... (Hardcover). Create Space. 14 December 2011. ISBN 978-1466347724.
  12. "Benjamin Jimerson Phillips". iStudio. 2013. p. 1. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  13. "Full cast and crew for Resurrection: The J.R. Richard Story". IMDb. 2013. p. 1. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  14. "Full cast and crew for Waters Rising". IMDb. 2013. p. 1. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  15. "Full cast and crew for Waters Rising". Fandango. 2013. p. 1. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  16. "Benjamin Jimerson-Phillips Filmography". artist Direct. 2013. p. 1. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  17. "Full cast and crew for Treasure n tha Hood". IMDb. 2013. p. 1. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  18. "Greg Carter Resurrects a Baseball Hero". BLT News. 2013. p. 1. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  19. "Shooting Star". Houston Press. 2013. p. 1. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  20. Agape Coloring Activity Book of Prayers Puzzle Games (Hardcover). Create Space. 28 February 2012. ISBN 978-1468038231.
  21. Player's School Book of Game (Hardcover). Create Space. 14 December 2011. ISBN 978-1453872192.
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