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 dev ... oted 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.
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| Organization | Category | Movie |
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Wimzie's House
as Rousso (voice)
Episodes: 112
First Aired: Unknown
Charlie Jade
as Karl Lubinsky
Episodes: 20
First Aired: Apr 16, 2005
Debris
as George Jones
Episodes: 11
First Aired: Mar 01, 2021
Jupiter's Legacy
as Willie Small
Episodes: 4
First Aired: May 07, 2021
Faits divers
as US Investigator
Episodes: 4
First Aired: Sep 11, 2017
Alert: Missing Persons Unit
as Isaiah Danzomo
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Jan 08, 2023
The Dead Zone
as Orderly Dewey Morris
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jun 16, 2002
Due South
as Mr. Shawl
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 22, 1994
FX: The Series
as Judge
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 09, 1996
Riverdale
as Mike Hayes
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 22, 1997
Blood & Treasure
as MC Jesuit Priest
Episodes: 1
First Aired: May 21, 2019
Earth: Final Conflict
as Frank Rice
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 06, 1997
Roadside Picnic
as Lucky Carter
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Unknown
Transplant
as Eddie Jennings
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Feb 26, 2020
Cagney & Lacey
as Dr. Nasser
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Mar 25, 1982
The Boys
as Elijah
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jul 25, 2019
Real Detective
Episodes: 8
First Aired: Jan 07, 2016
Sophie
Episodes: 4
First Aired: Jan 09, 2008
Forever Knight
Episodes: 1
First Aired: May 05, 1992
Big Wolf on Campus
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Apr 02, 1999
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Aug 15, 1992
Radio Active
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 12, 1998
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