BenDeLaCreme
Born: 1982-09-24
Birthplace: Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Biography
BenDeLaCreme, also known as DeLa, is the drag persona of Benjamin H. Putnam (born September 24, 1982), an American drag queen, burlesque performer, actor and comedian. BenDeLaCreme is best known as a two-time contestant on the RuPaul's Drag Race series. She was crowned “Miss Congeniality” on Season 6 and later competed on the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars, where she garnered more challenge wins than any other competitor in the show’s history, among other series records. She runs the theatrical production company BenDeLaCreme Presents.
Known For
Happiest Season
The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show 2025
PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation
Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero
Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts
So Vam
The Return of the Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show Live!
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special
Dragging the Classics: The Brady Bunch
Drag Becomes Him
Top Movie Credits
Happiest Season
Miss L'Teau
The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show 2025
Costume Design
PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation
Self (archive footage)
Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero
Babs (voice)
So Vam
Famous Drag Queen (Voice)
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special
Producer
Dragging the Classics: The Brady Bunch
Greg Brady
Drag Becomes Him
Self