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 Im not There and acclaimed independent films Peepers and Adams Wall.For over 5 years, Mr. Benskin served as Artistic Director of Black Theatre Workshop, Canadas 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, Canadas 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 Canadas 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.
Rattled Businessman
Film 2023
Film 1983
Dr. Gene Washington
Film 1996
Judge
Film 2022
Julian Hasty
Film 2006
Train Station Conductor
Film 1988
Bob
Film 2008
AJ
Film 2024
Landlord
Film 2006
Winston White
Film 2004
Additional Voices (voice)
Film 1996
Persian Emissary
Film 2007
George
Film 2022
Dr. Carpenter
Film 1996
Donovan
Film 1998
Morgan
Film 2023
Monty
Film 2008
Ward
Film 1994
Colin Ferguson
Film 1998
Boyd
Film 1996
Narrator (voice)
Film 2004
Archie
Film 2003
Jackson
Film 1989
Arnold Ross
Film 2002
Helman
Film 2010
Dr. Henry Balmer
Film 1994
Film 2023
Film 2024
Stevenson
Film 1995
Officer Kingman
Film 2008
Ronnie
Film 2017
Film 2002
Chaplin
Film 2017
Detective Lewis
Film 2009
Moose (voice)
Film 2018
Film 2008
Dominic Barone
Film 2016
Cairon
Film 2003
Cairon
Film 2001
Cairon
Film 2001
Cairon
Film 2003
Video Technician
Film 1990
Slovitz
Film 1997
Police Commissioner Cusek
Film 2009
Dr. Nasser
Film 1995
Doctor
Film 2020
Haywood Burns
Film 2001
Hadley
Film 1995
Judge
Film 2020
Dr. Metcalfe
Film 2018
Detective Hogue
Film 2007
Store Owner
Film 1991
Hoplite Captain
Film 2011
Itak (voice)
Film 2013
Hammer
Film 2021
Mr. Arvin
Film 2007
Principal Wasney
Film 2011
Moose (segment "Manivald") (voice)
Film 2020
Pool side cop
Film 1991
AA Group Leader
Film 2016
Tv 2002
Mr. Shawl
Tv 1994
Tv 1992
Karl Lubinsky
Tv 2005
Tv 1999
Tv 1992
Willie Small
Tv 2021
Rousso (voice)
Tv
Judge
Tv 1996
Tv 1998
Tv 2008
Isaiah Danzomo
Tv 2023
Mike Hayes
Tv 1997
US Investigator
Tv 2017
MC Jesuit Priest
Tv 2019
Frank Rice
Tv 1997
Lucky Carter
Tv
Eddie Jennings
Tv 2020
Dr. Nasser
Tv 1982
Elijah
Tv 2019
Tv 2016
George Jones
Tv 2021