Ty Olsson
Biography
Ty Olsson is a Canadian voice, film, and television actor. Born on January 28, 1974, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, he has a career spanning numerous credits. Known for his work in various roles, Olsson is recognized for his performances in specific productions, including voicing the dragon Ord on Dragon Tales and portraying a character in the A&E television film Flight 93. He also played the role of vampire Benny Lafitte in Supernatural. With a total of 137 known credits, Olsson has established himself as a versatile actor in the entertainment industry.
Career overview
Ty Olsson is a Canadian actor known for his work in film and television. He has a diverse range of credits, with over 137 known credits to his name. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Olsson has established himself as a versatile performer.
One of his notable roles is voicing the dragon Ord on the children's television series Dragon Tales. He has also portrayed a significant figure in the A&E television film Flight 93, where he played an actual 9/11 victim named Mark Bingham. Additionally, Olsson has appeared as the vampire Benny Lafitte in the television series Supernatural.
Throughout his career, Olsson has demonstrated his ability to take on a wide range of roles. His extensive experience in film and television has allowed him to work in various genres and formats. With a career spanning multiple decades, Olsson has established himself as a respected and accomplished actor in the Canadian entertainment industry.
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139 titles- The Last Stand of Ellen Cole (2024) as Winston
- Thanksgiving (2023) as Mitch Collins
- Fire Country (2022) as Cory Walters
- Billy the Kid (2022) as Colonel Nathan Dudley
- Angry Birds: Summer Madness (2022) as Bomb (voice)
- Big Sky (2020) as Brad Gunther
- Black Summer (2019) as Patrick
- War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) as Red Donkey
- The Shack (2017) as 1950s Mack's Grandpa
- S.W.A.T.: Under Siege (2017) as Ward
- A Surrogate's Nightmare (2017) as Curt
- Juggernaut (2017) as Hank, Jr.
- FTL (2017) as Kane
- Wynonna Earp (2016) as Sheriff 'Claiborne' Holt Clanton
- Slasher (2016) as Glenn Morgan
- Life on the Line (2016) as Danny Ginner
- Murder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe (2016) as Sheriff Jim Grant
- Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery (2016) as Sheriff Jim Grant
- The Man in the High Castle (2015) as Major Tod Metzger
- iZombie (2015) as Detective Pratt
- UnREAL (2015) as Kirk Newhouse
- 12 Rounds 3: Lockdown (2015) as Harris
- Deeper: The Retribution of Beth (2015) as The Hunter
- Just the Way You Are (2015) as Ian Wreitz
- The 100 (2014) as Nyko
- Godzilla (2014) as Jainway
- Cut Bank (2014) as Harvey
- Nerds And Monsters (2014) as Stan (voice)
- Til Death Do Us Part (2014) as Kevin
- Motive (2013) as Tim Kelly
- The Tomorrow People (2013) as Errol
- Played (2013) as Russell Hagler
- Packages from Planet X (2013) as Troll
- Dead Drop (2013) as Castillo
- Survival Code (2013) as Vic Carboneau
- Arrow (2012) as Martin Somers
- Continuum (2012) as Marcellus
- Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn (2012) as Commander Lasky
- Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome (2012) as Osiris Helmsman
- Blood Alley (2012) as Castillo
- Smart Cookies (2012) as Tom Royce
- Once Upon a Time (2011) as Hordor
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011) as Phil
- Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) as Chief John Hamil
- Hell on Wheels (2011) as Griggs
- Fairly Legal (2011) as Sergeant Danny Harrington
- Ice Road Terror (2011) as Jack Simmons
- Behemoth (2011) as Jack Murray
- Voltron Force (2011) as Hunk (voice)
- Thor: Tales of Asgard (2011) as Additional Voices (voice)
- The Killing Game (2011) as Joe Quinn
- Lethal Justice (2011) as Axel
- R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour (2010) as Steve
- Human Target (2010) as John Duke
- Seven Deadly Sins (2010) as Hank Grace
- V (2009) as Jeffrey
- 2012 (2009) as AF1 Officer
- Defying Gravity (2009) as Rollie Crane
- Impact (2009) as Derek
- High Noon (2009) as Dennis Walken
- The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) as Flash Chamber Colonel
- Mayerthorpe (2008) as Constable Brock Myrol
- Past Lies (2008) as Lawrence
- Chaos Theory (2008) as Evil Ferryman
- Married Life (2008) as Policeman
- Heartland (2007) as Bruce Tatum
- Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007) as Nathan
- Flash Gordon (2007) as Prince Vultan
- Fallen (2007) as Hawkins
- Christmas Caper (2007) as Sheriff Hank Harrison
- Second Sight (2007) as Peter Pritchard
- Psych (2006) as Manetti
- Eureka (2006) as Deputy Andy
- RV (2006) as Diablo Pass Officer
- Men in Trees (2006) as Sam Soloway
- Class of the Titans (2006) as Herry (voice)
- Deck the Halls (2006) as Trucker
- Firewall (2006) as Airport Traffic Cop
- The Evidence (2006)
- The Accidental Witness (2006) as Detective Ed Reigert
- Eight Days to Live (2006) as Craig
- The Perfect Suspect (2006) as Bartender
- Flight 93 (2006) as Mark Bingham
- Her Sister's Keeper (2006) as Luke Grant
- Firestorm: Last Stand at Yellowstone (2006) as Riley Henson
- Supernatural (2005) as Eli / Benny Lafitte
- Being Ian (2005) as Kyle Kelley (voice)
- Elektra (2005) as Second Paramedic
- Chaos (2005) as Damon Richards
- Just Friends (2005) as Tim
- Ladies Night (2005) as Mitch Ross
- Missing in America (2005) as Soldier
- Ark (2005) as Lorris (voice)
- Battlestar Galactica (2004) as Captain Aaron Kelly
- Walking Tall (2004) as Deputy
- The Chronicles of Riddick (2004) as Merc
- Miracle (2004) as State Trooper
- The Ranch (2004) as Other David
- G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom (2004) as Storm Shadow (voice)
- NCIS (2003) as Burke
- Tru Calling (2003) as Matt
- Dead Like Me (2003) as Buddy Briggs
- Battlestar Galactica (2003) as Lt. Aaron Kelly
- Dreamcatcher (2003) as Army Truck Driver
- Agent Cody Banks (2003) as Security Guard
- Willard (2003) as Officer Salmon
- G.I. Joe: Spy Troops (2003) as Storm Shadow (voice)
- X2 (2003) as Mitchell Laurio
- Taken (2002) as Superior Fish Tech
- Stark Raving Mad (2002) as Nate - Goon
- Lone Hero (2002) as Sticky
- Ignition (2002) as Conor's Partner
- Wasted (2002) as Kurt
- Smallville (2001) as Officer Talbert
- Night Visions (2001) as Bartender (segment "The Passenger List")
- Night Visions (2001) as Bartender (segment "Hate Puppet")
- Valentine (2001) as Jock
- Black River (2001) as Frank Yarley
- Andromeda (2000) as Mick / Morehead
- Dark Angel (2000) as Driver 2000 (uncredited) / Mario
- Final Ascent (2000) as Colin
- Up, Up, and Away (2000) as Barker
- Take Me Home: The John Denver Story (2000) as Workman
- A Storm in Summer (2000) as Biker
- Dragon Tales (1999) as Ord (voice)
- Lake Placid (1999) as State Trooper
- Behind the Mask (1999) as Truck Driver
- H.E. Double Hockey Sticks (1999) as Demon Fan #2
- The Sheldon Kennedy Story (1999) as Mark
- As Time Runs Out (1999) as Luke
- First Wave (1998) as Richard
- The Crow: Stairway to Heaven (1998)
- The Inspectors (1998) as Skell
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Jaffa #1
- The Sentinel (1996) as Bo Crockett
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Mike
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Franklin
- Viper (1994) as Ulysses
- The X-Files (1993) as Young Orderly
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ty Olsson best known for?
Ty Olsson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Last Stand of Ellen Cole (2024), Thanksgiving (2023), Fire Country (2022), Billy the Kid (2022).
When and where was Ty Olsson born?
Ty Olsson was born on January 28, 1974 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
How many credits does Ty Olsson have?
Ty Olsson has accumulated over 139 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2024.
What is Ty Olsson's background in cinema and television?
Ty Olsson is a Canadian voice, film, and television actor. Born on January 28, 1974, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, he has a career spanning numerous credits. Known for his work in various roles, Olsson is recognized for his performances in specific productions, including voicing the dragon Ord on Dragon Tales and po...