Tyrone Benskin
Acting
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.
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Filmography of
Tyrone Benskin
Dr. Ott
... 2025
Felix Freeman
... 2025
... 2024
Morgan
... 2023
... 2023
Rattled Businessman
... 2023
George
... 2022
Judge
... 2022
Hammer
... 2021
Judge
... 2020
Doctor
... 2020
Moose (segment "Manivald") (voice)
... 2020
Moose (voice)
... 2018
Dr. Metcalfe
... 2018
Ronnie
... 2017
Chaplin
... 2017
AA Group Leader
... 2016
Dominic Barone
... 2016
Itak (voice)
... 2013
Hoplite Captain
... 2011
Principal Wasney
... 2011
Helman
... 2010
Police Commissioner Cusek
... 2009
Detective Lewis
... 2009
... 2008
Mostafa
... 2008
Officer Kingman
... 2008
Monty
... 2008
Mr. Arvin
... 2007
Detective Hogue
... 2007
Persian Emissary
... 2007
Landlord
... 2006
Julian Hasty
... 2006
Archie
... 2005
Narrator (voice)
... 2004
Winston White
... 2004
... 2003
... 2003
Arnold Ross
... 2002
... 2002
... 2001
... 2001
Haywood Burns
... 2001
Special Agent Draper
... 2001
Dwight Truman
... 2000
... 1998
Supv. Meeker
... 1998
Colin Ferguson
... 1998
Slovitz
... 1997
Dr. Gene Washington
... 1996
Noland James
... 1996
Boyd
... 1996
Additional Voices (voice)
... 1996
Dr. Carpenter
... 1996
... 1995
Stevenson
... 1995
... 1995
Hadley
... 1995
Dr. Henry Balmer
... 1994
... 1994
Detective Austin
... 1992
Juan
... 1991
Pool side cop
... 1991
Store Owner
... 1991
... 1991
Video Technician
... 1990
... 1990
Jackson
... 1989
Train Station Conductor
... 1988
... 1988
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