Its no secret that many of our friends in the entertainment industry wear multiple hats. Ben Affleck is both an actor and director, while Steven Spielberg directs and produces. Kristen Chenoweth (Wicked, Glee) and Josh Gad (The Book of Mormon, 1600 Penn) are stars of both screen and stage. These few are not alone in their affinity for multitasking their way through the entertainment world. Here are seven actors and actresses you might be surprised to discover have also found success in the recording studio. Who knows, you might even find some new music here to ring in the New Year.
7. Rob Benedict (Louden Swain)
Best known as the nervous, bathrobe-clad prophet Chuck from the CWs Supernatural
, Rob Benedict has also found considerable success away from the camera. He is the frontman for the Los Angeles based rock band Louden Swain, which made its debut in 2001. Benedict is the primary songwriter for the group, which also features Mike Borja on bass, Billy Moran on lead guitar, and Stephen Norton on drums. The band cites many and varied musical influences, including R.E.M., The Pixies, Led Zeppelin, and GunsnRoses, and bills itself as alternative rock. To date, Louden Swain has released four albums, all on their own independent record label, 3 Car Wreckords. Their latest effort, Eskimo, hit shelves and iTunes in January 2012. http://youtu.be/ZQd42S7-E2s
(Sources: Loudenswain.com, iTunes Artist Biography)