Born
29 December 1958 (67)
Place of Birth
Bristol, England, UK
Also known as
Tyrone Benski, Tyrone DeCosta 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...
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.
Lunar Sway
2026
Splitsville
2025
40 Acres
2025
The Fire Inside
2024
EVERGREEN$
2023
Mémoires Métissées
2023
Beau Is Afraid
2023
The Christmas Checklist
2022
Moonfall
2022
Chaos Walking
2021
Pieces of a Woman
2020
Clouds
2020
Boys On Film 20: Heaven Can Wait
2020
Manivald
2018
Birthmarked
2018
The Glass Castle
2017
Small Crimes
2017
Bad Santa 2
2016
Summer Villa
2016
The Legend of Sarila
2013
Immortals
2011
Cyberbully
2011
Peepers
2010
My Nanny's Secret
2009
Dead Like Me: Life After Death
2009
Final Verdict
2009
The Christmas Choir
2008
Adam's Wall
2008
A Woman's Rage
2008
Sunday Afternoon
2008
I'm Not There
2007
Christie's Revenge
2007
300
2007
Lotto 6/66
2006
Mind Over Murder
2006
Deacons for Defense
2005
Bears
2004
Jack Paradise (Les nuits de Montréal)
2004
Tales from the Neverending Story: Resurrection
2003
Tales from the Neverending Story: Badge of Courage
2003