Tyrone Benskin

Acting

Born Dec 29, 1958

From 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.

Tyrone Benskin

Known For

300

Moonfall

Immortals

Beau Is Afraid

40 Acres

Clouds

The Glass Castle

Bad Santa 2

Splitsville

Chaos Walking

Filmography — Acting

300

Moonfall

Immortals

Beau Is Afraid

40 Acres

Clouds

The Glass Castle

Bad Santa 2

Splitsville

Chaos Walking

Pieces of a Woman

The Fire Inside

I'm Not There

Dead Like Me: Life After Death

Criminal Law

Cyberbully

Small Crimes

Summer Villa

The Kiss

Obsessed

My Breast

Lunar Sway

Scanners II: The New Order

Birthmarked

The Amityville Curse

Thanks of a Grateful Nation

Sci-fighters

Final Verdict

The Long Island Incident

The Killing Yard

Canvas

The Legend of Sarila

Deacons for Defense

Naked City: Justice with a Bullet

Deadly Surveillance

Money

Full Disclosure

Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad

Adam's Wall

Peepers

The Christmas Choir

Redeemer

Tales from the Neverending Story: Badge of Courage

Island of the Dead

EVERGREEN$

A Husband, a Wife and a Lover

We the Jury

Aftermath

Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift

Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling

Tales from the Neverending Story: Resurrection

Stranger in the House

Christie's Revenge

My Nanny's Secret

Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning

Marked Man

The Christmas Checklist

The Wrong Woman

Johnny and Clyde

Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo

Spenser: A Savage Place

Jack Paradise (Les nuits de Montréal)

Boys On Film 20: Heaven Can Wait

Lotto 6/66

Mind Over Murder

Manivald

A Woman's Rage