Ty Olsson
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Ty Olsson | |
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 Olsson in 2013 | |
| Born | January 28, 1974 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, voice actor |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Spouse(s) | Leanna Nash (m. ?–2012; divorced) |
| Children | 2 |
Ty Olsson (born January 28, 1974) is a Canadian actor and voice actor. He is best known for playing the voice of the character Ord in PBS Kids animated children's series Dragon Tales, and for portraying real life 9/11 victim Mark Bingham in the A&E television movie Flight 93. His most recent recurring role was in Supernatural, as Benny Lafitte, a vampire.[1][2][3][4]
Life and career
Olsson was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and is of Swedish descent[citation needed]. He attended Canterbury High School, an arts school in Ottawa where he specialized in drama, dance, and music. He continued his study at Studio 58. Olsson was married to Leanna Nash until their divorce in 2012. They have two daughters, Mackenzie and Daygan Hunter.
Olsson has primarily appeared in supporting or character roles in a number of films and television shows. As a voice actor, he is best known as the voice of Herry in the hit Canadian television series Class of the Titans. He has also been featured in Battlestar Galactica and, more recently, as Rollie Crane in Defying Gravity. Olsson starred as 9/11 victim Mark Bingham in the A&E television film Flight 93. Ty originated the role of Deputy Andy on Eureka, but was replaced by Kavan Smith after two appearances. Olsson played Benny on Season 8 of Supernatural.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Kidô senshi Gandamu: Gyakushû no Shâ | Astonaige Medoz | Voice |
| 1992 | The Magic Voyage | Bob the Beaver | English - Atlas Film Version (Voice) |
| 1999 | Lake Placid | State Trooper | |
| 2000 | How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog | Cop #6 - Detective | released in 2002 |
| 2001 | Valentine | Jock | |
| 2002 | Ignition | Conor's Partner | |
| 2002 | Lone Hero | Sticky | |
| 2002 | Stark Raving Mad | Nate - Goon | |
| 2003 | Dreamcatcher | Army Truck Driver | |
| 2003 | Willard | Officer Salmon | |
| 2003 | Agent Cody Banks | Security Guard | |
| 2003 | X2 | Mitchell Laurio | |
| 2003 | G.I. Joe: Spy Troops | Storm Shadow | Voice |
| 2004 | G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Vemon | Storm Shadow | Voice |
| 2004 | Miracle | State Trooper | |
| 2004 | Walking Tall | Deputy | |
| 2004 | The Chronicles of Riddick | Merc | |
| 2005 | Elektra | Second Paramedic | |
| 2005 | Missing in America | Soldier | |
| 2005 | Ark | Lorris | Voice |
| 2005 | Chaos | Damon Richards | |
| 2005 | The Score | Owen | |
| 2005 | Just Friends | Tim | |
| 2006 | RV | Diablo Pass Officer | |
| 2006 | Firewall | Airport Traffic Cop | |
| 2006 | Deck the Halls | Trucker | |
| 2007 | Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem | Nathan | |
| 2007 | Married Life | Policeman | |
| 2008 | Chaos Theory | Evil Ferryman | |
| 2008 | The Day the Earth Stood Still | Flash Chamber Colonel | |
| 2009 | 2012 | Air Force One Officer | |
| 2011 | Rise of the Planet of the Apes | Chief John Hamil | |
| 2011 | The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 | Phil | |
| 2012 | The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 | Phil | (uncredited) |
| 2013 | Survival Code | Vic | Int'l by Frazee |
| 2014 | Godzilla | Jainway | |
| 2014 | Cut Bank | Harvey | |
| 2014 | Deeper | The Hunter | |
| 2015 | Life on the Line | Danny | |
| 2015 | 12 Rounds 3: Lockdown | Harris | |
| 2016 | Gumshoes | Buddy Griss | upcoming sequel to Music High |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Crow: Stairway to Heaven | Funboy/George Jamieson | |
| 1999–2005 | Dragon Tales | Ord | Voice |
| 1999–2005 | Stargate SG-1 | Jaffa #1 / Colonel Barnes | |
| 2002 | Dark Angel | Mario (Bodyguard) | |
| 2003 | Battlestar Galactica | Lt. Aaron Kelly | Miniseries |
| 2004 | Transformers Energon | Downshift | Voice |
| 2005 | Krypto the Superdog | Drooly | Voice |
| 2005 | Being Ian | Kyle, Evan | Voice |
| 2005 | Transformers Cybertron | Evac | Voice |
| 2005 | Class of the Titans | Herry | Voice |
| 2005–2009 | Battlestar Galactica | LSO Capt. Aaron Kelly | TV series |
| 2006–2007 | Class of the Titans | Henry, Minotaur | Voice |
| 2006–2009 | Men in Trees | Sam the Plow Guy | |
| 2006–2015 | Supernatural | Eli (Season 2), Benny (seasons 8 and 10) | |
| 2007 | Fallen | Hawkins (episode "Part 2: The Journey") | |
| 2007–2008 | Flash Gordon | Vultan | |
| 2009 | Defying Gravity | Rollie Crane | |
| 2009–2010 | Eureka | Sheriff/Deputy Andy (2 episodes) | |
| 2009 | Smallville | Cop/Sniper | |
| 2009–2012 | Iron Man: Armored Adventures | Killer Shrike | Voice |
| 2009 | Psych | Manetti (2009 season 3 episode 12 "Earth, WInd and Wait for it) | |
| 2010 | V | 5th Column captured V-sympathizer | |
| 2011 | Heartland | ||
| 2011 | Ice Road Terror | Jack Simmons | |
| 2012 | Hell on Wheels | Lt. Griggs (2 episodes: "Derailed" and "Timshel") | |
| 2012 | Voltron Force | Hunk | Voice |
| 2012 | Once Upon a Time | Hordor (episode "Desperate Souls") | |
| 2012 | Flashpoint | James Mitchell (episode "Broken Peace") | |
| 2012 | Arrow | Martin Somers (episode "Honor Thy Father") | |
| 2013–2014 | Packages from Planet X | Troll | Voice |
| 2014 | The Tomorrow People | Errol | |
| 2014 | Nerds and Monsters | Stan Grissle | Voice |
| 2014–2015 | The 100 | Nyko | |
| 2015 | iZombie | Detective Pratt | |
| 2015 | Continuum | Marcellus | |
| 2015 | UnREAL | Kirk | |
| 2016 | Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency | Dorian |
See also
References
- ^ Gonzalez, Sandra (2012-10-31). "'Supernatural' preview: Ty Olsson says Benny is 'lost between worlds'". EW.com. Retrieved 2015-06-13.
- ^ "An Interview with Supernatural's Ty Olsson". Thedailyquirk.com. Retrieved 2015-06-13.
- ^ Macklem, Lisa (2013-01-09). "Interview with Ty Olsson: Borealis and Supernatural | Spoilers". Spoilertv.com. Retrieved 2015-06-13.
- ^ "'Supernatural's' Ty Olsson On Benny's Evolution, Friction With Sam And Castiel And More". Huffingtonpost.com. 2012-10-31. Retrieved 2015-06-13.