Benjamin O. Jimerson-Phillips

Jimerson-Philips is the son of Jessie Jimerson-Phillips[5][6][7] He attended Sabarbaro Elementary School (now known as Arthur Ash School), in Chicago.[6] Raised by his mother Jessie, he was exposed early on to the Christian church and strong religious values.[7][8] Her work as an avid Christian missionary, author, songwriter and humanitarian inspired him, eventually leading him to contribute and publish a gospel activity book, written and illustrated by his mother "Agape Coloring Activity Book of Prayers Puzzle Games ".[9]

Church of God in Christ.[10][11] Jimerson-Philips' siblings include sister published author and artist Annette Princess Jimerson,[12] r Memphis.[13][14] Stephen Wigley Jr.[6] His nieces Jessica M. Jimerson, Tiffany Jimerson and Angela Jimerson, his daughters Tianna Jewel Gilliam, and ZaRiyah Princess Marii Phillips.[4]

He authored five published books including Prodigal Son Child of The King,[6] Player's School' (Book of Games),[15] and A Day in the Life....[4]

He authored convention books for Bishop George D. McKinney of COGIC Southern California Second Jurisdiction, whom he claimed as his surrogate father figure in Prodigal Son, Child of The King publication.[6] He played a supporting role in the career successes of actors David Ramsey, Jazsmin Lewis, Sam Saletta and Niki Saletta.[16] In the entertainment field he took the stage name Captain Fantastic.[4]

Shortly after he began recording and producing a record alongside Charles Allen titled "Undercover Lover" that became an independent release on Right Note Records, under the name Captain Fantastic & Star Fleet, recently re released in 2020 by Light in The Attic Records.[17][18] The record was about a secret love 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.[4] Jimerson-Philips & Allen produced other independently released 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.[4]

Early on in Jimerson-Philips career, he dabbled in the music industry acting as a casting agent for music videos, including "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)", "Izzo" and "Girls, Girls, Girls by Jay-Z, In "Disco Inferno", "Candy Shop" by 50 Cent, "More Than A Woman" by Aaliyah, "Thong Song" by Sisqo, Snake", "Fiesta" and "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time" by R. Kelly. He worked with Missy Elliott, Gwen Stefani, Black Eyed Peas, and Jennifer Lopez, providing talent in many other videos. He appeared briefly in R. Kelly's "If I Could Turn Back The Hand of Time" music video due to the absence of a male talent.[4]

Benjamin O. Jimerson-Philips received multiple Gold and Platinum Record Awards including projects with Brandy, Ginuwine, Paula Abdul, Expose', Vanessa Williams and R. Kelly.[4]

Jimerson-Philips primary focus is in the film industry, where his early fascination with film led him to earn a certificate of completion, at the Hollywood Film Institute as Cinema Director and Line Producer.[6] He has produced nine motion pictures[19] including Resurrection: The J.R. Richard Story,[20] Waters Rising,[21][22][23] and Treasure n tha Hood (which he co-produced, starring Katt Williams).[24] He worked on biopic Resurrection: The J.R. Richard Story, starring David Ramsey,[25][26] Kenya Moore, Sara Stokes and Charles Durning. He was involved in other media projects, including the comedy Player’s School,[3] as well as reality series The House of Divas,[3] and Social Media Experiment, World War I film Camp Logan; he Produced & Directed "COGIC Pioneers Tribute"; and is in development for the Prince Documentary "A Royal Loss".

He was commissioned as a "Goodwill Ambassador" by Arkansas Governors Jim Guy Tucker and Mike Huckabee.[6] In early 2000 he ran for City Council in the city of Little Rock, but did not accept donations.[4] In 2005 he was appointed as a "Colonel" on the Staff of New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. Traveled with, & Represented Denise Matthews aka Vanity (Vanity 6 fame). He was recognized in a Special California State Senate Resolution #728 in 1991 & Resolution #1729 in 2006.[4]

• The Hollywood Film Institute, Hollywood, California (2009) Certificate of Completion.[6]
• Charles Harrison Mason University, San Diego (1993) Special Certificate from Dr. Myles Munroe & Bishop George D. McKinney in Biblical Principles of Leadership Development.[6]
• Chrispus Attucks School, Chicago, IL.[6]
• University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR.[6]

• Agape Coloring Activity Book of Prayers Puzzle Games (Create Space, 2012)[9]
• Prodigal Son, Child of The King (Create Space, 2012)[6]
• "A Day in the Life"... (Create Space, 2012)[4]
• 'Player's School' (Book of Game) (Create Space, 2012)[27]

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

• J. O. Patterson Ministry Official Homepage
• IMBD: Benjamin O. Jimerson-Philips
• Jimerson and Associates Official Homepage
• Adept Films Inc. Official Homepage