Tyrone Benskin
Born
December 29, 1958 (66 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Bristol, England, UK
Tyrone Benskin has been a significant presence in theatre, film, television and music for over 30 years. As part of the Canadian and International cultural landscape Tyrone has amassed an impressive resume and acclaim for a significant and varied body of work;, from no-nonsense cop to caring and devoted father, from ancient warrior to the characters showing the darkness of human nature. His numerous theatre credits include appearances on many of the celebrated stages across Canada.
His over 100 film and television credits include co-starring with Tori Spelling in the TV movie "Mind over Murder", the new Christmas classic "The Christmas Choir", "The Wool Cap" and the civil rights drama "Deacons for Defense" opposite Forrest Whitaker and Mr. Ossie Davis. Mr. Benskin also appeared in the NBC mini-series 10.5: Apocalypse and starred as Karl Lubinsky in the cult science fiction series "Charlie Jade" which aired in Canada, the US and internationally including South Africa, France, England and Japan. Feature films include the blockbuster hit "300", Bob Dylan bio-pic "I'm not There" and acclaimed independent films "Peepers" and "Adam's Wall."
For over 5 years, Mr. Benskin served as Artistic Director of Black Theatre Workshop, Canada's oldest Black theatre company. He served President of the Board of Creations Etc., a youth arts and outreach organization as well as serving on the board several community based non-profit organizations. Mr. Benskin was twice elected to the post of National Vice President of ACTRA, Canada's national film and television actors union.
On May 2nd, 2011 Mr. Benskin was elected to the 41st Parliament of Canada as the Member for the diverse riding of Jeanne-Le Ber. Mr. Benskin was subsequently appointed to the post of "Official Opposition Critic for Canadian Heritage" by the Honorable Jack Layton. Mr. Benskin also serves as Deputy Critic for Official Languages and served on the Sub-Committee for International Human Rights. Benskin served as a Member of Canada's House of Commons for four and a half years returning to the big screen in 2016 in Bad Santa 2 and the small screen as recurring character Rev. Wardell Cobb in season 2 of The Art of More opposite Denis Quaid.
40 Acres
Felix Freeman
2025
The Fire Inside
AJ
2024
EVERGREEN$
Morgan
2023
Mémoires Métissées
2023
Beau Is Afraid
Rattled Businessman
2023
Alert: Missing Persons Unit
Isaiah Danzomo · (2 episodes)
2023
The Christmas Checklist
George
2022
Moonfall
Judge
2022
Jupiter's Legacy
Willie Small · (4 episodes)
2021
Debris
George Jones · (11 episodes)
2021
Chaos Walking
Hammer
2021
Pieces of a Woman
Judge
2020
Clouds
Doctor
2020
Boys On Film 20: Heaven Can Wait
Moose (segment "Manivald") (voice)
2020
Transplant
Eddie Jennings · (1 episode)
2020
The Boys
Elijah · (1 episode)
2019
Blood & Treasure
MC Jesuit Priest · (1 episode)
2019
Manivald
Moose (voice)
2018
Birthmarked
Dr. Metcalfe
2018
Faits divers
US Investigator · (4 episodes)
2017
The Glass Castle
Ronnie
2017
Small Crimes
Chaplin
2017
Bad Santa 2
AA Group Leader
2016
Summer Villa
Dominic Barone
2016
Real Detective
(8 episodes)
2016
The Legend of Sarila
Itak (voice)
2013
Immortals
Hoplite Captain
2011
Cyberbully
Principal Wasney
2011
Peepers
Helman
2010
Dead Like Me: Life After Death
Police Commissioner Cusek
2009
Final Verdict
Detective Lewis
2009
The Christmas Choir
Bob
2008
Adam's Wall
Mostafa
2008
A Woman's Rage
Officer Kingman
2008
Sunday Afternoon
Monty
2008
Sophie
(4 episodes)
2008
I'm Not There
Mr. Arvin
2007
Christie's Revenge
Detective Hogue
2007
300
Persian Emissary
2007
Lotto 6/66
Landlord
2006
Mind Over Murder
Julian Hasty
2006
Charlie Jade
Karl Lubinsky · (20 episodes)
2005
Deacons for Defense
Archie
2005
Bears
Narrator (voice)
2004
Jack Paradise (Les nuits de Montréal)
Winston White
2004
Tales from the Neverending Story: Resurrection
Cairon
2003
Tales from the Neverending Story: Badge of Courage
Cairon
2003
The Dead Zone
Orderly Dewey Morris · (1 episode)
2002
Aftermath
Arnold Ross
2002
Redeemer
2002
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift
Cairon
2001
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning
Cairon
2001
The Killing Yard
Haywood Burns
2001
Island of the Dead
Dwight Truman
2000
Big Wolf on Campus
(1 episode)
1999
Naked City: Justice with a Bullet
Donovan
1998
Radio Active
(1 episode)
1998
Thanks of a Grateful Nation
Supv. Meeker
1998
The Long Island Incident
Colin Ferguson
1998
Earth: Final Conflict
Frank Rice · (1 episode)
1997
Riverdale
Mike Hayes · (1 episode)
1997
Stranger in the House
Slovitz
1997
Sci-fighters
Dr. Gene Washington
1996
FX: The Series
Judge · (1 episode)
1996
Marked Man
Boyd
1996
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
Additional Voices (voice)
1996
A Husband, a Wife and a Lover
Dr. Carpenter
1996
Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling
Dr. Nasser
1995
Spenser: A Savage Place
Stevenson
1995
The Wrong Woman
1995
Johnny and Clyde
Hadley
1995
My Breast
Dr. Henry Balmer
1994
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
Ward
1994
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
(1 episode)
1992
Forever Knight
(1 episode)
1992
The Final Heist
Juan
1991
Deadly Surveillance
Pool side cop
1991
Scanners II: The New Order
Store Owner
1991
The Amityville Curse
Video Technician
1990
Criminal Law
Jackson
1989
The Kiss
Train Station Conductor
1988
Lunar Sway
Due South
Mr. Shawl · (1 episode)
1994
Cargo
1990
Shades of Love: The Man Who Guards the Greenhouse
Workman
1988
Candy the Stripper
1983
Wimzie's House
Rousso (voice) · (112 episodes)
Roadside Picnic
Lucky Carter · (1 episode)