Ty Olsson

Tyler Victor Olsson is a Canadian actor. He is known for his roles as Benny Lafitte in Supernatural (2013–2019) and real-life 9/11 hero Mark Bingham in the A&E television film Flight 93, as well as providing the voice of Ord in the PBS Kids animated children's series Dragon Tales (1999–2005) and the voice of Frank West in the video game Dead Rising 4 (2016).

Early life Olsson was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and was raised in Ottawa, Ontario. He attended Canterbury High School, an arts school in Ottawa where he specialized in drama, dance, and music. 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. One of Olsson's most notable roles is Benny, a vampire, on Season 8 of Supernatural.

Personal life Olsson was married to Leanna Nash from 2005 until their divorce in 2012. Ty Olsson and Katherine Lohmeyer filed a joint petition for divorce on September 8, 2021.

Olsson is bisexual and currently in a relationship with fellow Supernatural actor DJ Qualls, and the two plan to marry.

category:Canadian bisexual male actors

Filmography Film

Television

Video games Year Title Voice role Notes 2000 Dragon Tales: Dragon Seek Ord 2003 Homeworld 2 Pilot #3 2016 Dead Rising 4 Frank West Credited as Victor Nosslo

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result Ref 2016 UBCP/ACTRA Awards Best Actor UnREAL 2017 Leo Awards Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Television Movie A Surrogates Nightmare