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