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Artimus L Bentley 1973 - 2005

Artimus L Bentley of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States was born on October 25, 1973 in Milwaukee, Comté de Milwaukee County, WI États-Unis, and died at age 31 years old on January 19, 2005 in Los Angeles, Comté de Los Angeles County, CA. Artimus Bentley was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park 6300 Forest Lawn Dr, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County.

Artimus L Bentley

Granada Hills in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States

October 25, 1973

Milwaukee, Comté de Milwaukee County, WI, États-Unis

January 19, 2005

Los Angeles, Comté de Los Angeles County, CA, États-Unis

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Introduction

Lamont Bentley was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and moved to Los Angeles with his mother who was an aspiring singer. It was during his mother's auditions that Lamont's comedic talent shone through, as he frequently made people laugh. This prompted him to begin his own entertainment career, starting with commercials, and eventually moving on to television and film roles. Lamont's most notable commercial was for Starburst. Lamont's television career included co-starring roles in "South Central" and "The Client," as well as starring in the PSA "Fatherhood." His film debut was in "Tales From the Hood," where he played Crazy K, a sadistic gangster. However, Lamont's range extended beyond this role as he also played the eternally hungry, happy-go-lucky Hakeem Campbell on the UPN sitcom "Moesha," alongside Brandy. In addition to acting, Lamont also showcased his talents in hosting. He hosted eight weeks of "THE UPN Movie Trailer," where he provided commentaries on movies such as Marathon Man and Devlin. Unfortunately, Lamont's life was cut short when he died in a car crash on the night of January 18th, 2005. For a detailed report of the accident that killed Lamont see Artimus L Bentley: Obituary. Later reports indicate that neither drugs nor alcohol had any part in the accident.
10/25

1973

Birthday

October 25, 1973

Birthdate

Milwaukee, Comté de Milwaukee County, WI États-Unis

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

Artemis, aka Lamont, was black.
Nationality & Locations

A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lamont moved to Los Angeles with his mother, who wanted to pursue a career as a singer. He found himself fitting in as an actor and a comedian. He stayed in Los Angeles until his death in a solo vehicle accident at the age of 31.
Professional Career

Artimus, better known by his middle name, Lamont, was an actor, comedian, and television host. According to his Find A Grave Memorial: "Best known for his role of 'Hakeem' on the UPN television sitcom "Moesha," which ran from 1996 to 2001. Other film credits include "The Wash" and "Tales From the Hood." He also played Tupac Shakur in the TV movie, "Too Legit: The MC Hammer Story," and had appeared in guest roles on "The Parkers," "NYPD Blue" and "Clueless.""
Personal Life & Family

Inscribed on his headstone: Beloved Son And Father, Lamont's children were Artesia Bentley and Brazil Bentley, He was the son of Loyce Bentley.
01/19

2005

Death

January 19, 2005

Death date

Car accident

Cause of death

Los Angeles, Comté de Los Angeles County, CA États-Unis
Death location

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Gravesite & Burial

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Funeral date
Forest Lawn Memorial Park 6300 Forest Lawn Dr, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA 90068, États-Unis
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Obituary

The following obituary appeared in the Ventura County Star on Thursday, January 20, 2005: SIMI VALLEY "MOESHA" ACTOR DIES IN CRASH NEAR HWY. 118 A Granada Hills actor was killed early Wednesday when he lost control of his vehicle while exiting Highway 188 in Simi Valley, authorities said. Artimus Lamont Bentley, 31, was heading west on Highway 118 just after midnight when he took the Rocky Peak Fire Road exit in Simi Valley and lost control for an unknown reason, authorities said. Bentley was known for his work on UPN's comedy television series "Moesha." According to officials, Bentley's sport utility vehicle rolled down an embankment, fell of the offramp bridge and crashed onto the freeway below. He was ejected through the SUV's moonroof. Bentley, who was alone in the vehicle, was struck by five motorists while laying on the road, said Ventura County Senior Medical Examiner Craig Stevens. Emergency personnel declared him dead at 12:23 a.m. An autopsy performed Wednesday determined the cause of death was multiple blunt-force injuries, said Stevens.

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