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Tyrone Benskin (born 29 December 1958) is a Canadian actor and politician. He was elected Member of Parliament in the Jeanne-Le Ber riding, in Montreal, Quebec, in the 2011 Canadian federal election and served as an MP until 2015.
He was born in Bristol, England but moved to Canada in 1968 at age nine.
Having studied theatre at both CEGEP and university levels in Montreal, Benskin has become a significant presence in theatre, film, television and music. His theatre credits include features appearances on such celebrated stages as the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, the National Arts Centre and the Centaur Theatre in Montreal. His many acclaimed performances include Mr. M in the South African play My Children My Africa and the 71-year-old Nelson Williams Johns in the Black Theatre Workshop/Centaur productions of Wade in the Water.
In his years, Benskin has frequently made several appearances in film and television such as Naked Josh, Largo Winch, The Wool Cap, Tales from the Neverending Story, Superstorm, Blind Fear, The Wrong Woman, The Killing Machine, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, 10.5: Apocalypse, Big Wolf on Campus, The Dead Zone, Radio Active, Ready or Not, Riverdale, Christie's Revenge, Sci-fighters, The Boys of St. Vincent, Mind Over Murder, Deacons for Defense, Dark Eyes, The Killing Yard, Convict Cowboy, Charlie Jade, The Christmas Choir, Forever Knight, Due South, Earth: Final Conflict, The Kiss, Spenser: A Savage Place, 15/Love, F/X: The Series, Criminal Law, The Phone Call, Island of the Dead, Jack Paradise, 300, Night Heat, A Husband, a Wife and a Lover, Obsessed, The Amityville Curse, A Taste of Shakespeare, Sophie, Full Disclosure, Side Effects, TekWar: TekLords, Soul Survivor and Scanners II: The New Order.
Having studied theatre at John Abbott College and Concordia University, Tyrone Benskin started working right out of school in the Montreal theatre community, including The Centaur, the Saidye Bronfman and Black Theatre Workshop. In 2005 he took on the role of artistic director of BTW, where he premiered productions of Le Code Noir by George Boyd and Swan Song of Maria by Carol Cece Anderson. From the title role in the Phantom of the Opera to the 71-year-old former slave Nelson Johns in the award-winning Wade in the Water, Benskin has acted in over 150 film and television projects and well over 40 stage productions, performing on stages across Canada, including the Stratford Shakespeare Festival and the National Arts Centre. He is recognized across the country as Mike Hayes in the Canadian ...
NDP MP Tyrone Benskin was a very successful actor, having starred in over 150 film and television projects and 60 theatre productions before getting elected to the House of Commons in 2011. Born in Bristol, England, Tyrone was 9 years old when his family arrived in Canada to settle in Montreal. Tyrone went to John Abbot CEGEP and studied theatre at Concordia. It wasn't long before he appeared at Stratford, the Centaur Theatre in Montreal and the National Arts Centre. Tyrone was never afraid to speak out against what he thought was wrong, in fact when he was growing up, his friends always thought he would be a lawyer. His talent at marshalling an argument led him to become active with ACTRA and for 12 years he served as Vice-President. In 2005, Benskin was appointed Artistic Director of...
Heather Seaman spends time with NDP MP Tyrone Benskin in his Jeanne-Le Ber riding in Quebec.
Tyrone Benskin interroge le gouvernement au sujet des fermetures de bureaux d'immigration autour du monde et les conséquences pour les délais de traitement des dossiers d'immigration. Le ministre de l'Immigration Jason Kenney nie qu'un problème existe. Période des questions, Chambre des Communes, le 12 décembre 2012. Tyrone Benskin questions the government regarding immigration office closures around the world and the resulting increased processing times. Immigration Minister Jason Kenney responds by denying that the problem even exists. Question Period, House of Commons, December 12, 2012.
Heritage Critic Tyrone Benskin addresses local artists regarding access to grants for the arts at the Artspeak Gallery, presented by the Arts Council~Windsor & Region on February 25th, 2012.
Tyrone Benskin, Opposition Critic for Canadian Heritage answers questions posed by reporters about the impacts of the budget cut to the CBC - recorded for Straight Goods News on April 4, 2012.
MP Tyrone Benskin (Jeanne-Le Ber) Statement in House of Commons on Black History Month Le député Tyrone Benskin (Jeanne-Le Ber) fait une déclaration au sujet du Mois de l'histoire des Noirs dans la Chambres des Communes
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Deus Ex: Human Revolution (2011) (VG) Live action sequences directed and edited by Robert Eidson, Jr. Directed by Jean-François Dugas Kody Sabourin (cinematics director) Writing credits Mary DeMarle story designer Andrew Farrar co-dialogue writer James Swallow Original Music by Michael A. McCann Art Direction by Jonathan Jacques-Belletête Art Department Daniel Kvasznicza .... matte painter Trong-Kim Nguyen .... concept artist Trong-Kim Nguyen .... props Dominic Piché .... modeler visual Effects by Alexandre Richer .... UI developer Caleb Wagner .... cinematics artist Stunts Jean-Francois Lachapelle .... utility stunts (uncredited) Alain Moussi .... utility stunts (uncredited) Animation Department Yanik Gamelin .... animator Ot...
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (2011) (VG) Live action sequences directed and edited by Robert Eidson, Jr. Directed by Jean-François Dugas Kody Sabourin (cinematics director) Writing credits Mary DeMarle story designer Andrew Farrar co-dialogue writer James Swallow Original Music by Michael A. McCann Art Direction by Jonathan Jacques-Belletête Art Department Daniel Kvasznicza .... matte painter Trong-Kim Nguyen .... concept artist Trong-Kim Nguyen .... props Dominic Piché .... modeler visual Effects by Alexandre Richer .... UI developer Caleb Wagner .... cinematics artist Stunts Jean-Francois Lachapelle .... utility stunts (uncredited) Alain Moussi .... utility stunts (uncredited) Animation Department Yanik Gamelin .... animator Ot...
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (2011) (VG) Live action sequences directed and edited by Robert Eidson, Jr. Directed by Jean-François Dugas Kody Sabourin (cinematics director) Writing credits Mary DeMarle story designer Andrew Farrar co-dialogue writer James Swallow Original Music by Michael A. McCann Art Direction by Jonathan Jacques-Belletête Art Department Daniel Kvasznicza .... matte painter Trong-Kim Nguyen .... concept artist Trong-Kim Nguyen .... props Dominic Piché .... modeler visual Effects by Alexandre Richer .... UI developer Caleb Wagner .... cinematics artist Stunts Jean-Francois Lachapelle .... utility stunts (uncredited) Alain Moussi .... utility stunts (uncredited) Animation Department Yanik Gamelin .... animator Ot...
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The Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA) is a member-driven non-profit national organization working to advance and strengthen the media arts community in Canada. Representing over 80 independent film, video, audio, and new media production, distribution, and exhibition organizations in all parts of the country, the IMAA serves over 12,000 independent media artists and cultural workers.
In association with over 120 arts leaders from across Canada, the Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA) went to Parliament Hill on October 23, 2012 and met with MPs, senators and senior officials in Canadian government. Here is the full-length video of our interview with MP Tyrone Benskin. _____________________ En association avec plus de 120 représentants artistiques à travers le Canada, l'Alliance des arts médiatiques indépendants (AAMI) a rencontré au Parlement le 23 Octobre 2012, des députés, des sénateurs et des hauts fonctionnaires du gouvernement canadien. L'AAMI a discuté avec des députés et a pu connaître leurs sentiments sur le rôle de l'art dans leur vie. Voici la vidéo intégrale de notre entrevue avec le député Tyrone Benskin.
Tyrone Benskin, NDP MP for Jeanne-Le Ber, wishes his constituents merry Christmas and happy holidays for 2013. Version française : http://youtu.be/yAaZZyRTpc0
Tyrone Benskin, député néo-démocrate de Jeanne-Le Ber, souhaite à ses commettants un très joyeux temps des fêtes 2013. English version: http://youtu.be/fJLNUjvrkIg
Le député néo-démocrate Tyrone Benskin (Jeanne-Le Ber) rend hommage à la Chambre des communes aux groupes communautaires de la circonscription et leurs efforts inlassables pour le mieux-être de la collectivité. Le 20 novembre 2014. NDP MP Tyrone Benskin (Jeanne-Le Ber) pays tribute in the House of Commons to the community groups in the riding and their tireless work for the community's well-being. November 20, 2014.
Tyrone Benskin, MP for Jeanne-Le Ber, commemorates the service and sacrifice of Canada's veterans on Remembrance Day 2014. Version française: http://youtu.be/ti5PPrV7roE
Tyrone Benskin, député de Jeanne-Le Ber, commémore le service et le sacrifice des anciens combattants à l'occasion du jour du Souvenir 2014. English version: http://youtu.be/zJzFpHdire4
Tyrone Benskin calls the Transport Minister to account for the plan to eliminate home mail delivery, the huge increase in stamp prices, and the slow destruction of Canada Post. Question Period, April 9, 2014. Version française : http://youtu.be/8a6wxu5kUJ0
Tyrone Benskin interpelle la ministre des Transports au sujet du plan d'éliminer la livraison de courrier à domicile, la hausse massive des tarifs et la destruction progressive de Postes Canada. Période des questions, le 9 avril 2014. English version: http://youtu.be/isyjH2QPRwQ
Tyrone Benskin, député NPD de Jeanne-Le Ber, soulève à la Chambre des communes le déraillement survenu à Saint-Henri dans le nuit du 22 au 23 février 2014 et presse la ministre des Transports et l'industrie ferroviaire à se soucier de la sécurité de ses commettants et de tous les Canadiens. Le 24 février 2014. Tyrone Benskin, NDP MP for Jeanne-Le Ber, informs the House of Commons of the train derailment that occurred in Saint-Henri on the night of the 22nd to 23rd February 2014, and calls on the Minister of Transport and the rail industry to show some concern for the safety of his constituents and all Canadians. 24th February 2014.