Tyrone Benskin
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.
Acted in
The Fire Inside
2024
as AJ
40 Acres
2024
EVERGREEN$
2023
as Morgan
Mémoires Métissées
2023
Beau Is Afraid
2023
as Rattled Businessman
Alert: Missing Persons Unit
2023
as Isaiah Danzomo
The Christmas Checklist
2022
as George
Moonfall
2022
as Judge
Jupiter's Legacy
2021
as Willie Small
Debris
2021
as George Jones
Chaos Walking
2021
as Hammer
Pieces of a Woman
2020
as Judge
Clouds
2020
as Doctor
Boys On Film 20: Heaven Can Wait
2020
as Moose (segment "Manivald") (voice)
Transplant
2020
as Eddie Jennings
The Boys
2019
as Elijah
Blood & Treasure
2019
as MC Jesuit Priest
Manivald
2018
as Moose (voice)
Birthmarked
2018
as Dr. Metcalfe
Faits divers
2017
as US Investigator
The Glass Castle
2017
as Ronnie
Small Crimes
2017
as Chaplin
Summer Villa
2016
as Dominic Barone
Real Detective
2016
The Legend of Sarila
2013
as Itak (voice)
Immortals
2011
as Hoplite Captain
Cyberbully
2011
as Principal Wasney
Peepers
2010
as Helman
Dead Like Me: Life After Death
2009
as Police Commissioner Cusek
Final Verdict
2009
as Detective Lewis
The Christmas Choir
2008
as Bob
Adam's Wall
2008
A Woman's Rage
2008
as Officer Kingman
Sunday Afternoon
2008
as Monty
Sophie
2008
I'm Not There
2007
as Mr. Arvin
Christie's Revenge
2007
as Detective Hogue
300
2007
as Persian Emissary
Lotto 6/66
2006
as Landlord
Mind Over Murder
2006
as Julian Hasty
Charlie Jade
2005
as Karl Lubinsky
Bears
2004
as Narrator (voice)
Jack Paradise (Les nuits de Montréal)
2004
as Winston White
Tales from the Neverending Story: Resurrection
2003
as Cairon
Tales from the Neverending Story: Badge of Courage
2003
as Cairon
Deacons for Defense
2003
as Archie
The Dead Zone
2002
Aftermath
2002
as Arnold Ross
Redeemer
2002
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift
2001
as Cairon
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning
2001
as Cairon
The Killing Yard
2001
as Haywood Burns
Island of the Dead
2000
as Dwight Truman
Big Wolf on Campus
1999
Naked City: Justice with a Bullet
1998
as Donovan
Radio Active
1998
The Long Island Incident
1998
as Colin Ferguson
Earth: Final Conflict
1997
as Frank Rice
Riverdale
1997
as Mike Hayes
Stranger in the House
1997
as Slovitz
Sci-fighters
1996
as Dr. Gene Washington
FX: The Series
1996
as Judge
Marked Man
1996
as Boyd
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
1996
as Additional Voices (voice)
A Husband, a Wife and a Lover
1996
as Dr. Carpenter
Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling
1995
as Dr. Nasser
Spenser: A Savage Place
1995
as Stevenson
Johnny and Clyde
1995
as Hadley
Due South
1994
as Mr. Shawl
My Breast
1994
as Dr. Henry Balmer
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
1994
as Ward
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
1992
Forever Knight
1992
The Final Heist
1991
as Juan
Deadly Surveillance
1991
as Pool side cop
Scanners II: The New Order
1991
as Store Owner
The Amityville Curse
1990
as Video Technician
Criminal Law
1989
as Jackson
The Kiss
1988
as Train Station Conductor
Candy the Stripper
1983
Cagney & Lacey
1982
as Dr. Nasser
Wimzie's House
as Rousso (voice)
Roadside Picnic
as Lucky Carter