Philippe Benichou is a French-American artist. Born in French occupied Algeria in 1957, his family moved to Nantes, France, when he was just a small child. Philippe comes from a family of artists and began studying painting and art history as a youth with his late mother, artist Arlette Oger. He studied at the Sorbonne University, New York University and UCLA. Philippe formally studied and was greatly encouraged by well known art educator, artist and sculptor, Francis Coelho, in San Francisco, CA. In addition to being a painter, Philippe is a successful voice over artist, stage director and acting coach in Hollywood. As an actor, Philippe has worked extensively on the New York stage, soap operas, TV series and films both in the United States and abroad. He’s the original founder of the Hollywood Actors Studio where he teaches and conducts seminars, and lectures since 1989. He continues to study art as it relates to spiritual growth, creative freedom and his ongoing development as an artist and art educator.

Solo Exhibitions and Selected Group Exhibit Exhibitions:

2006	Arthus Gallery; Brussels, Belgium. February 15 – April 1, 2006 (Solo) Galerie Theresa; Zurich, Switzerland. March 1st – April 1, 2006 (Solo) Von Boch Gallery; Saarlouis, Germany. April 10th – May 15, 2006 (Solo) La Galerie; Luxembourg Ville, Luxembourg; May 1st- June 5th-, 2006 (Solo) Planning includes France, USA, and Turkey Exhibits TBA
2005	L’Art de Philippe Benichou; Galerie Theresa; Zurich, Switzerland. October 10 - December 11(Solo) Spiritual Traveler; Vivendi Gallery; Place des Vosges, Paris October 20 - November 4, 2005(Solo) Galerie Theresa; Zurich, Switzerland. October 10 – December 31 (Group Exhibit) Le Regard; Galerie Françoise Bolognini; Private Exhibit; Thionville, France. (Solo) BMW Group Exhibit; Niederlassung Saarbrücken, Germany October 1st – November 15 (Solo) Abstraction VIII; Period gallery, International Exhibition; June; Lincoln, NE USA (Group Exhibit) Rose Art Gallery, Vernantois, France. October 23 - December 31, 2005 (Solo) Petite Expo entre Amis; La Galerie; Luxembourg Ville, Luxembourg; July 2005 (Group Exhibit)
2004	Les Amis de la Galerie; La Galerie; Luxembourg Ville, Luxembourg; July 2005 (Group Exhibit) BMW Group Exhibit; Niederlassung Saarbrücken, Germany Sept. 4-Oct.22, 04 (Solo) Art Moderne-Art Contemporain; Catherine Charbonneaux Auctioneer; Dec. ; Drouot, Paris(Auction) Soupe de Couleurs; Galerie Hofhaus; Saarlouis; Germany (Solo) Sense of Space; Guests Gallery; May 1 - October 31, 2004 (Group Exhibit) Affaire in the Gardens Fine Art Juried Exhibit; May 2004; Beverly Hills, CA (Group Exhibit) Art Moderne-Art Contemporain; Catherine Charbonneaux Auctioneer; Sept. ; Drouot, Paris(Auction) Asia: Then & Now; Johnson Art Collection; Los Angeles, CA (Group Exhibit)
2003	Freedom: Introducing the Art of Philippe Benichou; Johnson Art Collection; Los Angeles, CA(Solo) Selected Guest Artist: MOCA Museum of Computer Art; New York, NY (Group Exhibit) Affaire in the Gardens Fine Art Juried Exhibit; Beverly Hills, CA (Group Exhibit)
2001	Sensibilities: oil & pastels by Philippe Benichou; Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas, NV (Solo)
2000	Philippe Benichou: Oil Paintings; St Barth International Music Festival, St. Barth, French Caraîbes (Solo) Remembering Le Petit Prince; Maison DeBroff; St. Barth, French Caraîbes (Solo) Accessing our Creativity; Imagine Center, Los Angeles, CA(Solo)
1999	New Abstract Artist: Philippe Benichou; Maison DeBroff St. Barth, French Caraîbe (Solo) Island Impressions: Oils; St Barth International Music Festival, St. Barth, French Caraîbes (Solo) Color and Healing; Stages, Inc., Los Angeles, California (Solo) A Passion for Art; Pole House Gallery; Topanga, CA (Solo)
1998	Oil Finger Painting Exhibit; Stages, Inc., Los Angeles, California (Solo) International Pastel Exhibition; Ojai Center, Ojai, CA (Group Exhibit) Color and Movement; Galerie Duffier; Santa Monica, CA (Solo) American Contemporary Abstract Art; Open Space Gallery; Asheville, NC Digital Art in Vogue; Art Concepts; New York, NY (Solo) National Pastel Invitational; Open Space Gallery; Asheville, NC
1997	Moonshadows; Pole House Gallery; Topanga, CA (Solo) Truth or Myth; Gallerie Jussieu; Paris, France (Solo)

Commissions:

• 2002 Digital Portraits: Maria Paleru; Maria Paleru; Vaux sur Eure, France
  
• 2000 Le Petit Prince; St. Barth International Music Festival, St. Barth, French Caraibles

Awards and Honors:

• 2003 Best Artist August 2003; MOCA Museum of Computer Art, New York, NY
  
• 2003 Selected Guest Artist; MOCA Museum of Computer Art; New York, NY
  
• 2000 Invited Guest Artist; International Music Festival; St. Barth, French Caraîbes
  
• 1999 Invited Guest Artist; International Music Festival; St. Barth, French Caraîbes

Salons:

• 2005 Françoise. Thionville, France
  
• 2003 Le Language Abstrait; Salon des Bergues; Hotel des Bergues; Geneva, Switzerland
  
• 2000 Challenging Visions; Bruel en concert; Royal Hotel; Brussels, Belgium
  
• 2000 Shape & Content: Modern Abstracts; Salon Wilmes, London NW11, England
  
• 1997 Petites ‘uvres Abstraites (Small abstract works); Salon Nouvelle Époque; Paris, France
  
• 1997 Festival de l’Art (Summer Art Festival); Salon Chevrier; Gassin, France

Publications:

• 1994 The Challenge of the Actor: Freeing the Actor Within; H.A.S Publications. Los Angeles, CA
  
• 1996 How to Get the Right Start in Acting. H.A.S Publications. Los Angeles, CA
  
• 1996 French Bred; One man comedy show; Self-published; Los Angeles, CA

Lectures-Invited Presentations-Seminars-Worshops: (partial listing)

Philippe Benichou has conducted seminars, lectured and taught extensively on the subject of creativity, empowerment and self-expression since 1987. He has been a frequent Solo and Group Exhibit speaker at many public and private institutions and theaters around the country and abroad. In addition to lectures and presentations, Philippe has taught regularly since 1983. Freeing the artist within has been his ongoing challenge and committed course of action, helping many people reach a healthier level of awareness, creativity and self knowledge. He believes the destination in art and life is perfect harmony and the purpose freedom from old conditioning and fear based oppressive contexts. He is the original founder of the Hollywood Actors Studio. Eric Stone is Philippe Benichou’s stage name in Hollywood.

Teaching:

• 2003-05 Speakers & Artists International, Inc. San dimas, CA. Lectures & Seminars on public speaking.
  
• 2003-03 Acting & Voice Over Coach & Consultant for Walt Disney Feature Animation department; Burbank, CA
• 2001-03 Private art students; Amy Lewis, Alex Lvosky, Mary Remar, Jack Root, Randy Brazie.
  
• 2000-03 The Acting Place, Los Angeles, CA
  
• 1999-03 Hollywood Actors Studio, Beverly Hills, CA
  
• 1989-99 Eric Stone Studio; Santa Barbara, CA
  

Recent Press Articles:

• October 2005 Univers des Arts, Paris, France
  
• September 2005 “L’invitation aux Voyages” by Catherine Guennec, Paris, France
  
• September 2005 “Spiritual Traveler: Réstituer à chacun son trésor interieur” Univers des Arts, Paris, France
  
• January. 2005. Luxembourgville, Luxembourg
  
• New York Arts Magazine; 2004 Best picks;
  
• October. 2004. “Spuren der Spuren” Die Zeit; Saarbrücken, Germany
  

Memberships and Affiliations

• Sits on Board of Mill Valley Art Program, Mill Valley, CA (1999)
  
• Screen Actors Guild member since 1980
  
• Honorary Member of the New York Actors studio (1980)
  
• Founder, President & CEO of Speakers & Artists International, Inc. (1987 - 2004)
  
• American Federation of Radio & Telvision Artists member since 1979
  
• American Actors Equity Member since 1982
  
• Founder of the Eric Stone Studio; Santa Barbara, CA (1989)
  
• Founder of Hollywood Actors Studio; Hollywood, CA (2000)
  
• Member Song Studio; New York, NY (1985)
  
• Member of The Hunger Project since 1984
  
• Original member of Voice Group Exhibit International, Inc. since 1994
  
• Guest Artist & Contributor: MOCA, Museum of Computer Art; New York, NY
  
• Member of IVA (Integrated Voice Association), Los Angeles, CA (2003)

Education

• 1971 Aristide Briand Institute, Lons Le-Saunier, France
  
• 1975 Marcel Gimond College; Aubenas, France (Baccalaureat Degree: Philosophy, Art & French Literature)
  
• 1975 University of Besançon, Besançon, France (Medical college preparation)
  
• 1976 Medical School of Nice; Nice, France
  
• 1977 UCLA School of Psychology, Los Angles, CA
  
• 1977 Santa Monica College (Art & English Literature) Santa Monica, CA
  
• 1977-78 Sorbonne University (Theatre Arts); Paris, France (D.E.U.G Degree)
  
• 1978-86 Alice Hermes Shakespearean & Dialects programs; HB Studios, New York, NY
  
• 1980 New York University, New York, NY (Toward BFA in Film & Television)
  
• 1978-86 Graduate HB Studio: Professional Acting School; New York, NY
  
• 1981 Honorary member of the New York Actors Studio; New York, NY
  
• 1984-86 Tony Allen Acting Studio graduate; New York, NY
  
• 1984-86 Gary Patterson Song Studio; New York, NY (Singing)
  
• 1984-85 Judith Unland: Michael Checkov Technique; New York, NY (Improvisation, Song & Performance Skills)
  
• 1985 Graduate Landmark Education; Forum & Advanced Course Programs; New York, NY
  
• 1987 graduate IFLP Leadership & Excellence Program; Landmark Education ; Los Angeles, CA
  
• 1986-88 Meisner Acting Technique graduate; John Patterson Meisner Program; Los Angeles, CA
  
• 1994-98 Advanced Training in Dubbing Animation & Movies with Voice Group Exhibit International, Burbank, CA
• 1984-88 Trained Extensively in various corporate organizations; For Business Coaching, Communication Skills. Time Management & Public Speaking; New York, NY

• 1986-02 Student of late Francis Coelho; San Fransisco, CA (Art History, Art Education, Composition, Design)
  
• 1978-86 Student of Herbert Berghof & Uta Hagen; New York, NY (Art History, History of Dance, Theatre & Music)
  
• 1999-02 Continuing Student of late Arlette Oger; Vendée and Vaucluse, France (Style and Composition)

Gallery representation:

• Johnson Art Collection. Los Angeles, CA (Mixed Media & Japanese Inks)
  
• Vivendi Galerie; 28, Place des Vosges Paris, France
  
• World Dome. Fine Art Gallery St. Thomas, Virgin Islands (Pastel Works)
  
• Galerie Hofhaus; Saarlouis; Germany
  
• MOCA Museum Of Computer Art; New York, NY
  
• La Galerie; Luxembourg Ville, Luxembourg
  
• Galerie Theresa; Zurich, Switzerland

Internet Gallery Representation:

• Best MOCA Artist (August 2003) http://www.museumofcomputerart.com
  
• Philippe Benichou Online Gallery; http://www.philippebenichou.com
  
• Period gallery; http://benichou.myexpose.com/
  
• Art Online; http://www.art-online.com/
  
• Abstract Earth Gallery; http://www.AbstractEarthGallery.com/
  
• Investment Art; http://investment-art.com
  
• World Dome. Fine Art Gallery St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; http://www.worlddome.com/philiben.html
  
• Art Galerie34; http://www.artgalerie34.com/cv.America-philippebenichou.html
  
• Cool Artists from Around the Globe; http://m.webring.com/hub?ring=coolartistsfroma&id=210&hub
  
• Art.com: Benichou; http://www.YourArt.com/search.php?Category=benichou
  
• Art Vitae: Benichou, Abstract Artist; http://www.artvitae.com
  
• Johnson Art Collection Permanent Gallery; http://www.johnsonartcollection.com/index.php?action=gallery
  
• Guests Gallery; http://www.guestsgallery.com/sense of space.htm
  
• Art Brokerage. http://www.artbrokerage.com
  
• Art and Design Online; http://www.artanddesignonline.com
  
• Avisen; http://www.avisen-avk.com/b.htm