Benny Zielke (born September 25, 1999) is an American actor, director, and writer based in Los Angeles. They hold a BFA in acting from Millikin University, where they co-founded the student production collective 1901 Productions, responsible for short films, the web series Method, and an anthology feature. Zielke reached a mainstream audience with the role of Jess in Scary Movie 6 (2026), alongside Anna Faris, Regina Hall, and the Wayans brothers.
Scary Movie 6 had its world premiere on June 3, 2026 and was released in cinemas on June 5, 2026 through Paramount Pictures.
Zielke described his role as Jess and the journey from indie production to major studio comedy in an interview with Numéro Netherlands.
In November 2025, it was confirmed that Zielke was cast as one of the new members of the Scary Movie 6 ensemble.
