P. J. Benjamin (born September 2, 1951)[3] is an American actor known for his work in theatre.
A native of Chicago, Illinois,[1] Benjamin made his Broadway debut in the 1973 revival of The Pajama Game.
[3][5] Benjamin is best known for his performances as Amos Hart in Chicago and the Wizard of Oz in Wicked.
[6][7][8] The musical shared on its official Facebook page that Benjamin had performed as Amos on Broadway for 1,989 days, which was "more than any other actor for any other character" in the production as of November 2011.
[12][13] Outside his work in theatre, Benjamin has appeared in films and television series, including Ice Age, Law & Order, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.