Tyrone Benskin

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.
    Known for
    Acting
    Place of birth
    Bristol, England, UK
    Birthday
    12/29/1958
Bears
Bears
5.429
The Christmas Choir
The Christmas Choir
5.6
Jack Paradise (Les nuits de Montréal)
Jack Paradise (Les nuits de Montréal)
6
Adam's Wall
Adam's Wall
0
Sci-fighters
Sci-fighters
5.1
The Long Island Incident
The Long Island Incident
6
Manivald
Manivald
7
Candy the Stripper
Candy the Stripper
0
Deacons for Defense
Deacons for Defense
6.1
Mind Over Murder
Mind Over Murder
7
Final Verdict
Final Verdict
4.2
Marked Man
Marked Man
6.8
Aftermath
Aftermath
4
Spenser: A Savage Place
Spenser: A Savage Place
0
Redeemer
Redeemer
6.6
Island of the Dead
Island of the Dead
3.2
Christie's Revenge
Christie's Revenge
3.9
The Legend of Sarila
The Legend of Sarila
4.595
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
8
Peepers
Peepers
2
Summer Villa
Summer Villa
6.4
Johnny and Clyde
Johnny and Clyde
3
The Final Heist
The Final Heist
4
The Killing Yard
The Killing Yard
6.4
Pieces of a Woman
Pieces of a Woman
7.043
A Husband, a Wife and a Lover
A Husband, a Wife and a Lover
5
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
0
My Breast
My Breast
0
Stranger in the House
Stranger in the House
7.5
Lotto 6/66
Lotto 6/66
0
A Woman's Rage
A Woman's Rage
3
The Amityville Curse
The Amityville Curse
3.925
Clouds
Clouds
8.3
Naked City: Justice with a Bullet
3.7
Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling
Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling
6.7
Birthmarked
Birthmarked
5.792
Deadly Surveillance
Deadly Surveillance
3
Flint Strong
Flint Strong
0
Chaos Walking
Chaos Walking
6.627
Scanners II: The New Order
Scanners II: The New Order
5.073
Criminal Law
Criminal Law
5.467
The Kiss
The Kiss
5.675
Cyberbully
Cyberbully
6.113
The Christmas Checklist
The Christmas Checklist
7
Small Crimes
Small Crimes
5.308
Tales from the Neverending Story: Badge of Courage
Tales from the Neverending Story: Badge of Courage
4.5
Tales from the Neverending Story: Resurrection
Tales from the Neverending Story: Resurrection
5
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning
4.3
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift
4.4
Immortals
Immortals
5.981
I'm Not There
I'm Not There
6.557
Beau Is Afraid
Beau Is Afraid
6.807
Dead Like Me: Life After Death
Dead Like Me: Life After Death
6.334
Moonfall
Moonfall
6.352
Boys On Film 20: Heaven Can Wait
Boys On Film 20: Heaven Can Wait
1
The Glass Castle
The Glass Castle
7.175
300
300
7.176
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