Ty Olsson

Ty Olsson

Olsson in 2013
Born (1974-01-28) January 28, 1974
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Occupation 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. 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

  1. Gonzalez, Sandra (2012-10-31). "'Supernatural' preview: Ty Olsson says Benny is 'lost between worlds'". EW.com. Retrieved 2015-06-13.
  2. "An Interview with Supernatural's Ty Olsson". Thedailyquirk.com. Retrieved 2015-06-13.
  3. Macklem, Lisa (2013-01-09). "Interview with Ty Olsson: Borealis and Supernatural | Spoilers". Spoilertv.com. Retrieved 2015-06-13.
  4. "'Supernatural's' Ty Olsson On Benny's Evolution, Friction With Sam And Castiel And More". Huffingtonpost.com. 2012-10-31. Retrieved 2015-06-13.

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