Tyrone Benskin
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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
Credits
300 (2007)
as Persian Emissary
Beau Is Afraid (2023)
as Rattled Businessman
Chaos Walking (2021)
as Hammer
Moonfall (2022)
as Judge
Immortals (2011)
as Hoplite Captain
The Glass Castle (2017)
as Ronnie
Pieces of a Woman (2020)
as Judge
I'm Not There (2007)
as Mr. Arvin
Bad Santa 2 (2016)
as AA Group Leader
Splitsville (2025)
as Dr. Ott
The Fire Inside (2024)
as AJ
40 Acres (2025)
as Felix Freeman
Dead Like Me: Life After Death (2009)
as Police Commissioner Cusek
Clouds (2020)
as Doctor
Criminal Law (1989)
as Jackson
The Legend of Sarila (2013)
as Itak (voice)
The Kiss (1988)
as Train Station Conductor
My Nanny's Secret (2009)
as Detective Drabant
Small Crimes (2017)
as Chaplin
A Woman's Rage (2008)
as Officer Kingman
Thanks of a Grateful Nation (1998)
as Supv. Meeker
Naked City: Justice with a Bullet (1998)
as Donovan
Scanners II: The New Order (1991)
as Store Owner
Marked Man (1996)
as Boyd
Island of the Dead (2000)
as Dwight Truman
A Husband, a Wife and a Lover (1996)
as Dr. Carpenter
The Amityville Curse (1990)
as Video Technician
Wild Thing (1987)
as Det. Maury
Lunar Sway (2026)
Actor
Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling (1995)
as Dr. Nasser
We the Jury (1996)
as Noland James
Cyberbully (2011)
as Principal Wasney
Summer Villa (2016)
as Dominic Barone
Stranger in the House (1997)
as Slovitz
Tales from the Neverending Story: Badge of Courage (2003)
as Cairon
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift (2001)
as Cairon
The Long Island Incident (1998)
as Colin Ferguson
Redeemer (2002)
Actor
Boys On Film 20: Heaven Can Wait (2020)
as Moose (segment "Manivald") (voice)
Bears (2004)
as Narrator (voice)
Spenser: A Savage Place (1995)
as Stevenson
The Christmas Choir (2008)
as Bob
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo (1996)
as Additional Voices (voice)
Convict Cowboy (1995)
as Curtis Sykes
Tales from the Neverending Story: Resurrection (2003)
as Cairon
The Killing Yard (2001)
as Haywood Burns
Sunday Afternoon (2008)
as Monty
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning (2001)
as Cairon
Obsessed (2002)
as Judge Tyrone Wolf
Birthmarked (2018)
as Dr. Metcalfe
The Mechanics of Borders (2025)
as Bobby
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad (1994)
as Ward
Johnny and Clyde (1995)
as Hadley
The Wrong Woman (1995)
Actor
My Breast (1994)
as Dr. Henry Balmer
The Wool Cap (2004)
as Clarence
Peepers (2010)
as Helman
Full Disclosure (2001)
as Special Agent Draper
Jack Paradise (Les nuits de Montréal) (2004)
as Winston White
Money (1991)
as 3rd Broker
Deadly Surveillance (1991)
as Pool side cop
Sci-fighters (1996)
as Dr. Gene Washington
The Final Heist (1991)
as Juan
The Christmas Checklist (2022)
as George
Christie's Revenge (2007)
as Detective Hogue
The Anta Claus of the South Pole (2026)
Actor
Canvas (1992)
as Detective Austin
Aftermath (2002)
as Arnold Ross
Shades of Love: The Man Who Guards the Greenhouse (1988)
as Workman
Deacons for Defense (2005)
as Archie
Mind Over Murder (2006)
as Julian Hasty
Proof of Lies (2006)
as Robert Hunter
Final Verdict (2009)
as Detective Lewis
Adam's Wall (2008)
as Mostafa
Mémoires Métissées (2023)
Actor
EVERGREEN$ (2023)
as Morgan
Manivald (2018)
as Moose (voice)
Candy the Stripper (1983)
Actor
Cargo (1990)
Actor
Lotto 6/66 (2006)
as Landlord