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Tyrone Benskin
Data de nascimento:
29/12/1958
Local de nascimento:
Bristol, England, UK
Biografia
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.
Filmes em que atuou
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The Fire Inside (2024)- 0.00 ★AJ
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Beau Tem Medo (2023)- 6.70 ★Rattled Businessman
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Sapin$ (2023)- 7.00 ★Morgan
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Mémoires Métissées (2023)- 0.00 ★
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Moonfall: Ameaça Lunar (2022)- 6.33 ★Judge
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The Christmas Checklist (2022)- 7.50 ★George
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Mundo em Caos (2021)- 6.59 ★Hammer
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Clouds (2020)- 8.30 ★Doctor
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Pieces of a Woman (2020)- 7.03 ★Judge
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Boys On Film 20: Heaven Can Wait (2020)- 3.50 ★Moose (segment "Manivald") (voice)
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Manivald (2018)- 7.05 ★Moose (voice)
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Predestinados (2018)- 5.78 ★Dr. Metcalfe
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O Castelo de Vidro (2017)- 7.17 ★Ronnie
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Pequenos Delitos (2017)- 5.34 ★Chaplin
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Summer Villa (2016)- 6.32 ★Dominic Barone
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A Lenda de Sarila (2013)- 4.40 ★Itak (voice)
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Imortais (2011)- 6.01 ★Hoplite Captain
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Bullying Virtual (2011)- 6.10 ★Principal Wasney
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Peepers (2010)- 4.50 ★Helman
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Final Verdict (2009)- 4.20 ★Detective Lewis
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A Morte lhe Cai Bem - O Filme (2009)- 6.33 ★Police Commissioner Cusek
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O Coral de Natal (2008)- 5.60 ★Bob
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Entre o Amor e o Ódio (2008)- 3.00 ★Officer Kingman
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Adam's Wall (2008)- 2.00 ★
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Sunday Afternoon (2008)- 0.00 ★Monty
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300 (2007)- 7.18 ★Persian Emissary
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Vingança Obsessiva (2007)- 4.10 ★Detective Hogue
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Não Estou Lá (2007)- 6.55 ★Mr. Arvin
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Mente Assassina (2006)- 7.00 ★Julian Hasty
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Lotto 6/66 (2006)- 2.00 ★Landlord
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Jack Paradise (Les nuits de Montréal) (2004)- 6.00 ★Winston White
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Bears (2004)- 5.40 ★Narrator (voice)
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Em Defesa da Honra (2003)- 6.10 ★Archie
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Tales from the Neverending Story: Badge of Courage (2003)- 4.50 ★Cairon
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Tales from the Neverending Story: Resurrection (2003)- 5.00 ★Cairon
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Aftermath (2002)- 4.50 ★Arnold Ross
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Redeemer (2002)- 6.60 ★
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Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning (2001)- 4.30 ★Cairon
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Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift (2001)- 4.40 ★Cairon
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The Killing Yard (2001)- 6.30 ★Haywood Burns
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Island of the Dead (2000)- 3.50 ★Dwight Truman
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The Long Island Incident (1998)- 6.00 ★Colin Ferguson
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Stranger in the House (1997)- 7.00 ★Slovitz
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Invasão (1996)- 5.10 ★Dr. Gene Washington
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Marked Man (1996)- 6.70 ★Boyd
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A Husband, a Wife and a Lover (1996)- 5.00 ★Dr. Carpenter
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Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo (1996)- 0.00 ★Additional Voices (voice)
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Spenser: A Savage Place (1995)- 0.00 ★Stevenson
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Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling (1995)- 6.70 ★Dr. Nasser
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Johnny and Clyde (1995)- 3.00 ★Hadley
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Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad (1994)- 7.00 ★Ward
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My Breast (1994)- 0.00 ★Dr. Henry Balmer
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The Final Heist (1991)- 3.30 ★Juan
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Scanners II - A Força do Poder (1991)- 5.12 ★Store Owner
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Deadly Surveillance (1991)- 3.00 ★Pool side cop
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Amityville 5 - A Maldição de Amityville (1990)- 3.92 ★Video Technician
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Inocente ou Culpado? (1989)- 5.49 ★Jackson
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O Beijo Mortal (1988)- 5.80 ★Train Station Conductor
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Candy the Stripper (1983)- 1.00 ★