Acting · Bristol, England, UK · Born December 29, 1958
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.
MovieThe Anta Claus of the South Pole
2026
MovieLunar Sway
2026
MovieSplitsville
2025
as Dr. Ott
Movie40 Acres
2025
as Felix Freeman
MovieThe Fire Inside
2024
as AJ
MovieEVERGREEN$
2023
as Morgan
MovieMémoires Métissées
2023
MovieBeau Is Afraid
2023
as Rattled Businessman
TVAlert: Missing Persons Unit
2023
as Isaiah Danzomo
MovieThe Christmas Checklist
2022
as George
TVFire Country
2022
as Gus
MovieMoonfall
2022
as Judge
TVJupiter's Legacy
2021
as Willie Small
TVDebris
2021
as George Jones
MovieChaos Walking
2021
as Hammer
MoviePieces of a Woman
2020
as Judge
MovieClouds
2020
as Doctor
MovieBoys On Film 20: Heaven Can Wait
2020
as Moose (segment "Manivald") (voice)
TVTransplant
2020
as Eddie Jennings
TVThe Boys
2019
as Elijah
TVBlood & Treasure
2019
as MC Jesuit Priest
MovieManivald
2018
as Moose (voice)
MovieBirthmarked
2018
as Dr. Metcalfe
TVCrime Stories
2017
as US Investigator
MovieThe Glass Castle
2017
as Ronnie
MovieSmall Crimes
2017
as Chaplin
MovieBad Santa 2
2016
as AA Group Leader
TVChannel Zero
2016
as Chief Vancyk
MovieSummer Villa
2016
as Dominic Barone
TVReal Detective
2016
MovieThe Legend of Sarila
2013
as Itak (voice)
MovieImmortals
2011
as Hoplite Captain
MovieCyberbully
2011
as Principal Wasney
MoviePeepers
2010
as Helman
MovieMy Nanny's Secret
2009
as Detective Drabant
MovieDead Like Me: Life After Death
2009
as Police Commissioner Cusek
MovieFinal Verdict
2009
as Detective Lewis
MovieThe Christmas Choir
2008
as Bob
MovieAdam's Wall
2008
as Mostafa
MovieA Woman's Rage
2008
as Officer Kingman
MovieSunday Afternoon
2008
as Monty
TVSophie
2008
MovieI'm Not There
2007
as Mr. Arvin
MovieChristie's Revenge
2007
as Detective Hogue
Movie300
2007
as Persian Emissary
MovieLotto 6/66
2006
as Landlord
MovieMind Over Murder
2006
as Julian Hasty
TVCharlie Jade
2005
as Karl Lubinsky
MovieDeacons for Defense
2005
as Archie
MovieBears
2004
as Narrator (voice)
MovieThe Wool Cap
2004
as Clarence
MovieJack Paradise (Les nuits de Montréal)
2004
as Winston White
MovieTales from the Neverending Story: Resurrection
2003
as Cairon
MovieTales from the Neverending Story: Badge of Courage
2003
as Cairon
MovieObsessed
2002
as Judge Tyrone Wolf
TVThe Dead Zone
2002
as Orderly Dewey Morris
MovieAftermath
2002
as Arnold Ross
MovieRedeemer
2002
TVTales from the Neverending Story
2001
as Cairon
MovieTales from the Neverending Story: The Gift
2001
as Cairon
MovieTales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning
2001
as Cairon
MovieThe Killing Yard
2001
as Haywood Burns
MovieFull Disclosure
2001
as Special Agent Draper
TVLargo Winch
2001
as Waldo Buzetti
MovieIsland of the Dead
2000
as Dwight Truman
TVBig Wolf on Campus
1999
as Male Nurse St. Jacques
MovieNaked City: Justice with a Bullet
1998
as Donovan
TVRadio Active
1998
MovieThanks of a Grateful Nation
1998
as Supv. Meeker
MovieThe Long Island Incident
1998
as Colin Ferguson
TVEarth: Final Conflict
1997
as Frank Rice
Riverdale
1997
as Mike Hayes
MovieStranger in the House
1997
as Slovitz
MovieSci-fighters
1996
as Dr. Gene Washington
MovieWe the Jury
1996
as Noland James
TVFX: The Series
1996
as Judge
MovieMarked Man
1996
as Boyd
MovieFlash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
1996
as Additional Voices (voice)
MovieA Husband, a Wife and a Lover
1996
as Dr. Carpenter
MovieCagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling
1995
as Dr. Nasser
MovieConvict Cowboy
1995
as Curtis Sykes
MovieSpenser: A Savage Place
1995
as Stevenson
MovieThe Wrong Woman
1995
MovieJohnny and Clyde
1995
as Hadley
TVDue South
1994
as Mr. Shawl
MovieMy Breast
1994
as Dr. Henry Balmer
MovieRace to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
1994
as Ward
MovieCanvas
1992
as Detective Austin
TVAre You Afraid of the Dark?
1992
as Jack Palmer
TVForever Knight
1992
MovieThe Final Heist
1991
as Juan
MovieDeadly Surveillance
1991
as Pool side cop
MovieScanners II: The New Order
1991
as Store Owner
MovieMoney
1991
as 3rd Broker
MovieThe Amityville Curse
1990
as Video Technician
MovieCargo
1990
MovieCriminal Law
1989
as Jackson
MovieThe Kiss
1988
as Train Station Conductor
MovieShades of Love: The Man Who Guards the Greenhouse
1988
as Workman
MovieWild Thing
1987
as Det. Maury
MovieCandy the Stripper
1983
TVWimzie's House
as Rousso (voice)
Roadside Picnic
as Lucky Carter
