Tyrone Benskin
Known for Acting · 99 credits
- Born
- 1958-12-29 (age 67)
- Place of birth
- Bristol, England, UK
- Also known as
- Tyrone Benski · Tyrone DeCosta Benskin · Tyron Benskin · Tyrone Berskin · Tyrone Benskine
Biography
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.
Known For
TV Shows (24)
The Boys
2019
as Elijah
Earth: Final Conflict
1997
as Frank Rice
Due South
1994
as Mr. Shawl
Fire Country
2022
as Gus
The Dead Zone
2002
as Orderly Dewey Morris
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
1992
as Jack Palmer
Transplant
2020
as Eddie Jennings
Forever Knight
1992
Alert: Missing Persons Unit
2023
as Isaiah Danzomo
FX: The Series
1996
as Judge
Debris
2021
as George Jones
Blood & Treasure
2019
as MC Jesuit Priest
Largo Winch
2001
as Waldo Buzetti
Jupiter's Legacy
2021
as Willie Small
Big Wolf on Campus
1999
as Male Nurse St. Jacques
Wimzie's House
as Rousso (voice)
Charlie Jade
2005
as Karl Lubinsky
Tales from the Neverending Story
2001
as Cairon
Crime Stories
2017
as US Investigator
Radio Active
1998
Real Detective
2016
Sophie
2008
Roadside Picnic
as Lucky Carter
Riverdale
1997
as Mike Hayes
Movies (75)
300
2007
as Persian Emissary
Moonfall
2022
as Judge
Immortals
2011
as Hoplite Captain
Chaos Walking
2021
as Hammer
Beau Is Afraid
2023
as Rattled Businessman
Splitsville
2025
as Dr. Ott
40 Acres
2025
as Felix Freeman
Clouds
2020
as Doctor
The Glass Castle
2017
as Ronnie
Bad Santa 2
2016
as AA Group Leader
I'm Not There
2007
as Mr. Arvin
Pieces of a Woman
2020
as Judge
Convict Cowboy
1995
as Curtis Sykes
Dead Like Me: Life After Death
2009
as Police Commissioner Cusek
Small Crimes
2017
as Chaplin
The Fire Inside
2024
as AJ
Summer Villa
2016
as Dominic Barone
Money
1991
as 3rd Broker
Peepers
2010
as Helman
Thanks of a Grateful Nation
1998
as Supv. Meeker
Lunar Sway
2026
Final Verdict
2009
as Detective Lewis
The Kiss
1988
as Train Station Conductor
Johnny and Clyde
1995
as Hadley
Criminal Law
1989
as Jackson
Scanners II: The New Order
1991
as Store Owner
Cyberbully
2011
as Principal Wasney
Canvas
1992
as Detective Austin
Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling
1995
as Dr. Nasser
Full Disclosure
2001
as Special Agent Draper
My Breast
1994
as Dr. Henry Balmer
Aftermath
2002
as Arnold Ross
The Legend of Sarila
2013
as Itak (voice)
Birthmarked
2018
as Dr. Metcalfe
Naked City: Justice with a Bullet
1998
as Donovan
Deacons for Defense
2005
as Archie
Marked Man
1996
as Boyd
Obsessed
2002
as Judge Tyrone Wolf
Island of the Dead
2000
as Dwight Truman
EVERGREEN$
2023
as Morgan
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift
2001
as Cairon
Boys On Film 20: Heaven Can Wait
2020
as Moose (segment "Manivald") (voice)
We the Jury
1996
as Noland James
Deadly Surveillance
1991
as Pool side cop
The Amityville Curse
1990
as Video Technician
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
1996
as Additional Voices (voice)
The Christmas Choir
2008
as Bob
My Nanny's Secret
2009
as Detective Drabant
Candy the Stripper
1983
Christie's Revenge
2007
as Detective Hogue
Redeemer
2002
Jack Paradise (Les nuits de Montréal)
2004
as Winston White
The Christmas Checklist
2022
as George
Stranger in the House
1997
as Slovitz
Spenser: A Savage Place
1995
as Stevenson
The Killing Yard
2001
as Haywood Burns
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
1994
as Ward
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning
2001
as Cairon
A Husband, a Wife and a Lover
1996
as Dr. Carpenter
Tales from the Neverending Story: Resurrection
2003
as Cairon
Sci-fighters
1996
as Dr. Gene Washington
Mind Over Murder
2006
as Julian Hasty
Cargo
1990
Shades of Love: The Man Who Guards the Greenhouse
1988
as Workman
The Wrong Woman
1995
Adam's Wall
2008
as Mostafa
Tales from the Neverending Story: Badge of Courage
2003
as Cairon
The Final Heist
1991
as Juan
Manivald
2018
as Moose (voice)
A Woman's Rage
2008
as Officer Kingman
The Long Island Incident
1998
as Colin Ferguson
Sunday Afternoon
2008
as Monty
Bears
2004
as Narrator (voice)
Lotto 6/66
2006
as Landlord
Mémoires Métissées
2023
About 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 w… With 99 credits spanning from 1983 to 2026, Tyrone Benskin has appeared in 75 films and 24 TV shows.
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Most Popular Tyrone Benskin Movies
- 300 (2007) — as Persian Emissary
- Moonfall (2022) — as Judge
- Immortals (2011) — as Hoplite Captain
- Chaos Walking (2021) — as Hammer
- Beau Is Afraid (2023) — as Rattled Businessman
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