Ty Olsson (born January 28, 1974) is a Canadian actor. He is known for playing Benny Lafitte in ''

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'', real-life 9/11 victim

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in the A&E television film '' Flight 93'', and Ord in the

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animated children's series ''

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''.

Early life

Olsson was born in Halifax,

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, Canada. He was raised in

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, Ontario. He attended Canterbury High School, an arts school in Ottawa where he specialized in drama, dance, and music. He continued to study acting at

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Career

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 ''

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'' and Ian's older brother Kyle in the YTV animated series ''

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''. He has also been featured in ''

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'', in Christmas Caper alongside Shannen Doherty in 2007, and as Rollie Crane in '' Defying Gravity''. Olsson starred as 9/11 victim

in the A&E television film '' Flight 93''. Ty originated the role of Deputy Andy on ''

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'', but was replaced by

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after two appearances. One of Olsson's most notable roles is Benny, a vampire, on Season 8 of ''

''.

Personal life

Olsson was married to Leanna Nash until their divorce in 2012. They share two daughters, Daygan and MacKenzie. On September 7th, 2019, Olsson married Katherine Lohmeyer, a NICU nurse in Las Vegas, Nevada. He filed for divorce on September 9, 2021 after a domestic dispute that occurred on August 7, 2021.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Olsson, Ty 1974 births Living people Canadian people of Swedish descent Canadian male film actors Canadian male television actors Canadian male voice actors Canadian male video game actors Male actors from Halifax, Nova Scotia Male motion capture actors Studio 58 people