Tyrone Benskin has been a dominant figure in the entertainment industry for over four decades, leaving an impressive and diverse mark on the Canadian and international cultural landscape. With a career spanning film, television, music, and theatre, he has showcased his remarkable range as an actor, playing a wide array of characters, from tough and devoted to brilliant and ancient, exposing the depths of human nature.
With over 125 film and television credits to his name, Tyrone has starred in notable projects such as NBC's "Debris" and "Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol", the anthology series "Channel Zero", the cult sci-fi drama "Charlie Jade", and the comedy series "Pillow Talk". He has also made numerous guest appearances on popular shows like "The Boys", "Transplant", "Fargo", and "Alert: Missing Persons Unit". His television movie credits include the beloved holiday classic "The Christmas Choir", "Pieces of a Woman", and "Christmas Checklist".
In addition to his television work, Tyrone has appeared in several feature films, including the blockbuster hit "300", the Bob Dylan biopic "I'm Not There", "The Fire Inside", and independent films "Splitsville", "Lunar Sway", "40 Acres", "Les Mécaniques des Frontières", "Sapins" (evergreens)", and "Adam's Wall". His extensive theatre credits include performances on many of Canada's most celebrated stages.
Tyrone's voice is instantly recognizable in commercials, animation, and video games, where he has voiced characters such as Kobalt in "Flash Gordon" and Rousso in the popular preschool series "Whimzie's House". He has also voiced the character Itak in the groundbreaking 3D animated Inuit feature film "The Legend of Sarila" (aka Frozen Land). His video game credits include Lucious Galliard in "Splinter Cell: Conviction" and Cornelius Noakes in Outlast Trials.
As an accomplished musician, singer, and published songwriter/composer, Tyrone rounds out his creative career. He has also written and directed theatre productions, showcasing his versatility as a performer and behind-the-scenes artist.
Tyrone has been an advocate for the arts, serving as Artistic Director of Black Theatre Workshop, Canada's oldest Black theatre company, for over five years. He has also served as President of the Board of Creations Etc, a youth arts and outreach organization, and as a board member for several arts advocacy and community-based non-profit organizations. Tyrone was twice elected to the post of National Vice President of ACTRA, Canada's national film and television actors union.
In addition to his artistic pursuits, Tyrone has also been involved in politics, serving as a Member of Parliament for the riding representing the Sud-Ouest (South West) of Montreal. During his term, he served as Opposition Critic on Canadian Heritage, Deputy Critic on Official Languages, and on the Sub-Committee for International Human Rights.
Tyrone continues to prioritize arts advocacy and mentorship, while also striving to grow as an artist, leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry and beyond.
