Tyrone Benskin
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
The Boys
Elijah
2019
Series
Fire Country
Gus
2022
Series
Earth: Final Conflict
Frank Rice
1997
Series
The Dead Zone
Orderly Dewey Morris
2002
Series
Due South
Mr. Shawl
1994
Series
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Jack Palmer
1992
Series
Transplant
Eddie Jennings
2020
Series
Alert: Missing Persons Unit
Isaiah Danzomo
2023
Film
300
Persian Emissary
2007
Series
Forever Knight
1992
Series
Debris
George Jones
2021
Series
Channel Zero
Chief Vancyk
2016
Series
Blood & Treasure
MC Jesuit Priest
2019
Film
Moonfall
Judge
2022
Series
FX: The Series
Judge
1996
Film
Splitsville
Dr. Ott
2025
Series
Jupiter's Legacy
Willie Small
2021
Film
Chaos Walking
Hammer
2021
Film
Beau Is Afraid
Rattled Businessman
2023
Film
Immortals
Hoplite Captain
2011
Series
Big Wolf on Campus
Male Nurse St. Jacques
1999
Series
Largo Winch
Waldo Buzetti
2001
Series
Largo Winch
2001
Series
Radio Active
1998
Film
The Glass Castle
Ronnie
2017
Film
I'm Not There
Mr. Arvin
2007
Series
Wimzie's House
Rousso (voice)
Film
Bad Santa 2
AA Group Leader
2016
Series
Crime Stories
US Investigator
2017
Series
Tales from the Neverending Story
Cairon
2001
Film
The Fire Inside
AJ
2024
Film
Clouds
Doctor
2020
Series
Real Detective
2016
Film
Pieces of a Woman
Judge
2020
Film
40 Acres
Felix Freeman
2025
Film
Criminal Law
Jackson
1989
Series
Charlie Jade
Karl Lubinsky
2005
Series
Sophie
2008
Film
Dead Like Me: Life After Death
Police Commissioner Cusek
2009
Film
Scanners II: The New Order
Store Owner
1991
Film
The Legend of Sarila
Itak (voice)
2013
Riverdale
Mike Hayes
1997
Film
Small Crimes
Chaplin
2017
Film
Cyberbully
Principal Wasney
2011
Film
Summer Villa
Dominic Barone
2016
Film
Marked Man
Boyd
1996
Film
The Amityville Curse
Video Technician
1990
Roadside Picnic
Lucky Carter
Film
The Mechanics of Borders
Bobby
2026
Film
Bears
Narrator (voice)
2004
Film
The Kiss
Train Station Conductor
1988
Film
Birthmarked
Dr. Metcalfe
2018
Film
Naked City: Justice with a Bullet
Donovan
1998
Film
Lunar Sway
2026
Film
Redeemer
2002
Film
Wild Thing
Det. Maury
1987
Film
My Nanny's Secret
Detective Drabant
2009
Film
The Wool Cap
Clarence
2004
Film
My Breast
Dr. Henry Balmer
1994
Film
Thanks of a Grateful Nation
Supv. Meeker
1998
Film
A Husband, a Wife and a Lover
Dr. Carpenter
1996
Film
A Woman's Rage
Officer Kingman
2008
Film
Sci-fighters
Dr. Gene Washington
1996
Film
Full Disclosure
Special Agent Draper
2001
Film
Convict Cowboy
Curtis Sykes
1995
Film
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift
Cairon
2001
Film
We the Jury
Noland James
1996
Film
Final Verdict
Detective Lewis
2009
Film
Obsessed
Judge Tyrone Wolf
2002
Film
Stranger in the House
Slovitz
1997
Film
Deacons for Defense
Archie
2005
Film
Money
3rd Broker
1991
Film
Aftermath
Arnold Ross
2002
Film
The Christmas Choir
Bob
2008
Film
Island of the Dead
Dwight Truman
2000
Film
Christie's Revenge
Detective Hogue
2007
Film
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning
Cairon
2001
Film
The Final Heist
Juan
1991
Film
Boys On Film 20: Heaven Can Wait
Moose (segment "Manivald") (voice)
2020
Film
Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling
Dr. Nasser
1995
Film
Peepers
Helman
2010
Film
Deadly Surveillance
Pool side cop
1991
Film
Canvas
Detective Austin
1992
Film
Mémoires Métissées
2023
Film
Tales from the Neverending Story: Badge of Courage
Cairon
2003
Film
Johnny and Clyde
Hadley
1995
Film
The Long Island Incident
Colin Ferguson
1998
Film
Candy the Stripper
1983
Film
The Killing Yard
Haywood Burns
2001
Film
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
Additional Voices (voice)
1996
Film
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
Ward
1994
Film
Manivald
Moose (voice)
2018
Film
Sunday Afternoon
Monty
2008
Film
The Anta Claus of the South Pole
2026
Film
The Wrong Woman
1995
Film
Jack Paradise (Les nuits de Montréal)
Winston White
2004
Film
EVERGREEN$
Morgan
2023
Film
Tales from the Neverending Story: Resurrection
Cairon
2003
Film
The Christmas Checklist
George
2022
Film
Spenser: A Savage Place
Stevenson
1995
Film
Mind Over Murder
Julian Hasty
2006
Film
Cargo
1990
Film
Adam's Wall
Mostafa
2008
Film
Shades of Love: The Man Who Guards the Greenhouse
Workman
1988
Film
Lotto 6/66
Landlord
2006