Ted Dykstra is a Canadian playwright and actor. He was born in Chatham-Kent, Ontario in 1961 and grew up in St. Albert, Alberta. He is a founding member of

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. Writing credits include '' Two Pianos Four Hands'', '' Dorian'', and ''

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''. Acting performances include

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in ''

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'' and

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in '' Mulroney: The Opera'', as well as some voice work. Dykstra voices Dad Tiger in ''

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'' and Reg in ''

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''. In 2003, formed an independent record label Actorboy Records with

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. Formerly married to

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with two children, Theo and Rosy.

Coal Mine Theatre

Dykstra and his wife Diana Bentley are co-directors of ''Coal Mine Theatre''.

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1961 births Canadian male dramatists and playwrights Living people Male actors from Alberta Male actors from Ontario People from Chatham-Kent People from St. Albert, Alberta Best Supporting Actor in a Television Film or Miniseries Canadian Screen Award winners {{Canada-playwright-stub