Lyriq Bent Biography
Lyriq Bent is a Jamaican-Canadian actor, known for his role in the Saw films, the television series Rookie Blue, and The Book of Negroes. He plays Jamie Overstreet in the Netflix series She’s Gotta Have It, based on the film of the same name.
Lyriq Bent Age
Bent is 42 years old as of 2021, he was born on 3 January 1979, in Kingston, Jamaica. He celebrates his birthday on 3 January every year and his birth sign is Aquarius.
Lyriq Bent Height and Weight
Bent stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches 1.83 meters). However, details regarding his actual weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Lyriq Bent Education
Bent is a proud graduate of Seneca College in North York. From there he obtained a regular job but the company began downsizing, and he was eventually fired.
Bent had no money so he was forced to find a job as a long-distance salesman. He was feeling miserable as he did not like socializing with other people or put on a fake smile on his face, both of which the job required.
Everywhere he went, people enquired if he was an actor or model. One of his co-workers, who often traveled with him on the route, repeatedly insisted that Bent should enroll in a class hosted by an acting teacher he knew.
One day, Bent made a bet with this co-worker that if the latter made more money than him by the end of the day, he would heed his advice. The co-worker won the bet, and Bent’s journey to stardom began.
Lyriq Bent Parents
Bent was born and raised by his parents in Kingston, Jamaica, and later relocated to Toronto, Ontario, Canada with his family when he was six years old. Through his father, he is related to several musicians and Bent cites that to be the reason for his unusual name.
Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Bent’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Lyriq Bent Wife
Bent currently shares a blissful marital relationship with his longtime girlfriend, whom he likes hiding behind the camera. The couple remain married since 2008.
Lyriq Bent Children
Bent is also a father to two sons aged age 20 and 11.
Lyriq Bent Salary
Details about Bent’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.
Lyriq Bent Net Worth
Bent’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Television Personality. Through his various sources of income, Bent has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Lyriq Bent Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Lyriq Bent.
Lyriq Bent Wiki
- Full Names: Lyriq Bent
- Popular As: Bent
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Actor
- Nationality: Jamaican-Canadian
- Race / Ethnicity: Black
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Lyriq Bent Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 42 (2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Date of Birth: 3 January 1979
- Place of Birth: Kingston, Jamaica
- Birthday: 3 January
Lyriq Bent Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 0 inches 1.83 meters)
- Weight: Not Known
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Biceps Size: Not Available
- ChestSize: Not Available
- Waist Size: Not Available
Lyriq Bent Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse: Not Known
- Children: 2
Lyriq Bent Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 million and $5 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Actor
Lyriq Bent Career
Bent’s acting career began in early 2000 when he starred in various lead and supporting roles both in film and television. Before landing a co-starring role in the drama series Angela’s Eyes, he guest-starred on the UPN series Kevin Hill opposite Taye Diggs, and USA Network’s Kojak opposite Ving Rhames. After appearing on several television shows, Playback Magazine listed him as one of Canada’s top rising stars.
Bent attracted further attention when he co-starred in the hit horror films Saw II and Saw III as Officer Daniel Rigg. He later starred as one of the central characters in Saw IV.
From 2010–2014 he co-starred portraying Staff Sergeant Frank Best, in the Canadian television series Rookie Blue. In 2015 Bent portrayed Chekura Tiano in the television miniseries The Book of Negroes, a role that won him the award for Best Actor in a Leading Dramatic Role at the 2016 Canadian Screen Awards.
LyriqBent Movies and Tv Shows
Film
2001 The Caveman’s Valentine
2002 Damaged Goods
2002 Superbob
2003 Crime Spree
2003 Honey
2005 The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico
2005 Four Brothers
2005 Saw II
2006 Take the Lead
2006 Saw III
2007 Skinwalkers
2007 Saw IV
2009 Defendor
2010 Mother’s Day
2010 Perception
2012 Home Again
2013 Queen City
2015 Pay the Ghost
2016 The Choir
2017 Love Jacked
2018 Love Jacked
2018 Acrimony
2018 Nappily Ever After
2018 Benjamin
2019 Astronaut
Television
2000 Relic Hunter
2001 Tracker
2001 Jane Doe
2001 Blue Murder
2002 Street Time
2002 Pretend You Don’t See Her
2002 10,000 Black Men Named George
2003 Blue Murder
2003 Platinum
2003 Playmakers
2003 Mutant X
2004 1-800-Missing
2004 Mutant X
2004-2005 Kevin Hill
2005 Kojak
2006 Angela’s Eyes
2006 North/South
2007 The Dresden Files
2008 CSI: Miami
2008-2009 Sophie
2009 Guns
2010 Haven
2010-2014 Rookie Blue
2013 Rookie Blue Webisodes
2014 Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B
2014 A Day Late and a Dollar Short
2015 The Book of Negroes
2015 12 Monkeys
2016 Ladies Book Club
2016 Group Home
2016 Coconut Hut
2016 Shoot the Messenger
2017 Mary Kills People
2017–2019 She’s Gotta Have It
2018 The Man in the High Castle
2021 Delilah
Video games
- 2016 Mafia III
Producer
- TBA Last Chance
Frequently Asked Questions About Lyriq Bent
Who is Lyriq Bent?
Lyriq Bent is a Jamaican-Canadian actor, known for his role in the Saw films, the television series Rookie Blue, and The Book of Negroes. He plays Jamie Overstreet in the Netflix series She’s Gotta Have It, based on the film of the same name.
How old is Lyriq Bent?
Bent is an American national born on 3rd January 19879, in Kingston, Jamaica.
How tall is Lyriq Bent?
Bent stands at a height of 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in).
Is Lyriq Bent married?
Yes, Bent currently shares a blissful marital relationship with his longtime girlfriend, whom he likes hiding behind the camera. The couple remain married since 2008 and they share 2 sons.
How much is Lyriq Bent worth?
Bent has an approximate net worth of $1 million and $5 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.
How much does Lyriq Bent make?
Details about Bent’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.
Where does Bent live?
Because of security reasons, Bent has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Bent dead or alive?
Bent is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Bent Now?
Bent is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, he is a cast member of Acrimony. Watch the trailer below.
Lyriq Bent Social Media Contacts
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