Shaun Benson

Shaun Benson

49 · Born: Jan 16, 1976

Personal Details

BornJan 16, 1976 Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Parents
  • Eugene Benson
  • Renate Benson
Relatives
  • Ormonde Benson (Sibling)

Biography

Shaun Benson, a dynamic and versatile individual whose impressive career in the entertainment industry has been marked by a distinct and lasting impact, was born on January 16, 1976, in the picturesque city of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, a place renowned for its rich history, cultural attractions, and natural beauty.

With a career spanning multiple decades, this esteemed thespian has had the privilege of demonstrating his remarkable acting prowess across a diverse array of productions, thus leaving an indelible mark on the collective consciousness of viewers globally.

Notable among his extensive repertoire of acting credits is a standout performance in the highly praised television series "The Boys", which premiered in 2019, and in this particular endeavor, he brought to life a pivotal character that left a lasting impression on audiences and critics alike.

Beyond his extensive repertoire of television credits, Shaun Benson has concurrently established himself as a talented and multifaceted film actor, with his 2016 cinematic endeavour "ARQ" serving as a testament to his remarkable adaptability and range as a performer.

As a testament to his remarkable career trajectory, he has not only navigated the complexities of the entertainment industry with ease but has also leveraged his expertise to secure roles in a plethora of prominent television shows, including the iconic and enduring soap opera "General Hospital", which has been a cherished institution in many households since its inception in 1963, captivating audiences with its captivating storylines, memorable characters, and impeccable production quality, thereby cementing its status as a beloved and integral part of popular culture.

Shaun Benson's illustrious acting career has been marked by his impressive capacity to seamlessly transition between diverse roles and genres, thereby solidifying his reputation as a versatile and committed thespian within the realm of the entertainment industry.

Career

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2024
Twin Lies
Twin Lies as David Linx
{"id":217398,"title":"Good Wife's Guide to Murder","year":"2023","character":"Benjamin Diggs","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/good-wifes-guide-to-murder","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/76d0ouml6uh0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/76d0ouml6uh0.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
{"id":234206,"title":"Home Free","year":"2023","character":"Vincent","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/home-free-2023","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_234206.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_234206.jpg"},"released":1}
Home Free
Home Free as Vincent
{"id":103838622,"title":"Billy the Kid","year":2023,"character":"John Riley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/billy-the-kid","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/20cb51l6j1ag.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/20cb51l6j1ag.jpg"},"released":1}
Billy the Kid
Billy the Kid as John Riley
{"id":11695,"title":"Slasher","year":2023,"character":"Alistair Simcoe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/slasher","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6lfajc6idrs0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6lfajc6idrs0.jpg"},"released":1}
Slasher
Slasher as Alistair Simcoe
{"id":204850,"title":"Slash\/Back","year":"2022","character":"Officer Lefebvre","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/slashback","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3k1jj37pcuu0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3k1jj37pcuu0.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
Slash/Back
Slash/Back as Officer Lefebvre
{"id":275725,"title":"Trader","year":"2022","character":"Bob the Broker (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/trader-2022","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/n0v4vtve30c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/n0v4vtve30c0.jpg"},"released":1}
Trader
Trader as Bob the Broker (voice)
{"id":191521,"title":"Ann Rule's A House on Fire","year":"2021","character":"Mike Farrar","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ann-rules-a-house-on-fire-2021","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_191521.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_191521.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
{"id":178746,"title":"Fatman","year":"2020","character":"Lex","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fatman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7sf3lla5vn20.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7sf3lla5vn20.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
Fatman
Fatman as Lex
{"id":103836592,"title":"Tiny Pretty Things","year":2020,"character":"Topher Brooks","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/tiny-pretty-things","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7mih7g8troj0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7mih7g8troj0.jpg"},"released":1}
Tiny Pretty Things
Tiny Pretty Things as Topher Brooks
{"id":142897,"title":"Code 8","year":"2019","character":"Dixon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/code-8-2019","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3c0thhefvuv0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3c0thhefvuv0.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Code 8
Code 8 as Dixon
{"id":168312,"title":"Queen of the Morning Calm","year":"2019","character":"Ian","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/queen-of-the-morning-calm","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_168312.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_168312.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":168726,"title":"Boys vs. Girls","year":"2019","character":"Gary","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/boys-vs-girls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_168726.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_168726.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103832445,"title":"The Boys","year":2019,"character":"Ezekiel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-boys","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/30q9jkr173k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/30q9jkr173k0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Boys
The Boys as Ezekiel
{"id":132405,"title":"I Still See You","year":"2018","character":"Mr. Calder","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-still-see-you","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5tub452fu640.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5tub452fu640.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
I Still See You
I Still See You as Mr. Calder
{"id":131813,"title":"Prescription for Danger","year":"2018","character":"Dr. Mark Laurie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/prescription-for-danger","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_131813.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_131813.jpg"},"released":1}
Prescription for Danger
Prescription for Danger as Dr. Mark Laurie
{"id":133388,"title":"22 Chaser","year":"2018","character":"Elvis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/22-chaser","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_133388.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_133388.jpg"},"released":1}
22 Chaser
22 Chaser as Elvis
{"id":181655,"title":"Never Saw It Coming","year":"2018","character":"Kirk Nicholson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/never-saw-it-coming","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_181655.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_181655.jpg"},"released":1}
Never Saw It Coming
Never Saw It Coming as Kirk Nicholson
{"id":121117,"title":"Trench 11","year":"2017","character":"Kaptain Mueller","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/trench-11","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7k2n63mj0hu0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7k2n63mj0hu0.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
Trench 11
Trench 11 as Kaptain Mueller
{"id":113098,"title":"Unearthing","year":"2016","character":"Sherrif Brian Wrigley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/unearthing","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_113098.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_113098.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Unearthing
Unearthing as Sherrif Brian Wrigley
{"id":104640,"title":"Edge of Winter","year":"2016","character":"Ted","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/edge-of-winter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_104640.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_104640.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":108234,"title":"ARQ","year":"2016","character":"Sonny","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/arq","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4578lr1204c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4578lr1204c0.jpg"},"released":1}
ARQ
ARQ as Sonny
{"id":11692,"title":"The Girlfriend Experience","year":2016,"character":"Ryan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-girlfriend-experience","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7dkvmo1t1hb0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7dkvmo1t1hb0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":12081,"title":"Channel Zero","year":2016,"character":"Gary Yolen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/channel-zero","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1qoth8oflnbg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1qoth8oflnbg.jpg"},"released":1}
Channel Zero
Channel Zero as Gary Yolen
{"id":36856,"title":"Barn Wedding","year":"2015","character":"Derrick","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/barn-wedding","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_36856.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_36856.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Barn Wedding
Barn Wedding as Derrick
{"id":25573,"title":"Kept Woman","year":"2015","character":"Simon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kept-woman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_25573.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_25573.jpg"},"released":1}
Kept Woman
Kept Woman as Simon
{"id":141001,"title":"The Beautiful Risk","year":"2014","character":"William","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-beautiful-risk","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_141001.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_141001.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
{"id":5764,"title":"Home Sweet Home","year":"2013","character":"The Killer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/home-sweet-home","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_5764.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_5764.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Home Sweet Home
Home Sweet Home as The Killer
{"id":12308,"title":"Populaire","year":"2012","character":"Bob Taylor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/populaire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1lmv812dlaoo.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1lmv812dlaoo.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Populaire
Populaire as Bob Taylor
{"id":40012,"title":"Flight of the Butterflies","year":"2012","character":"Ken Brugger","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/flight-of-the-butterflies","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4bfdde5j8mn0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4bfdde5j8mn0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":43553,"title":"Shadow Island Mysteries","year":"2010","character":"Jeff Doyle","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shadow-island-mysteries","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_43553.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_43553.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
{"id":44646,"title":"Tornado Valley","year":"2009","character":"Bobby","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tornado-valley","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_44646.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_44646.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
{"id":203763,"title":"Prank","year":"2008","character":"Erik","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/prank-2008","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_203763.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_203763.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Prank
Prank as Erik
{"id":1666,"title":"Cold Case","year":2006,"character":"Truck Sugar","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/cold-case","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/13ir9e5lfet0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/13ir9e5lfet0.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Cold Case
Cold Case as Truck Sugar
{"id":258031,"title":"Name of the Rose","year":"2003","character":"Rob Arthur","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/name-of-the-rose","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_258031.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_258031.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
Name of the Rose
Name of the Rose as Rob Arthur
{"id":2931,"title":"K-19: The Widowmaker","year":"2002","character":"Leonid","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/k-19-the-widowmaker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/74d9k1urbbc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/74d9k1urbbc0.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
{"id":103837822,"title":"Just Cause","year":2002,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/just-cause","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103837822.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103837822.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":36856,"title":"Barn Wedding","year":"2015","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/barn-wedding","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_36856.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_36856.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Barn Wedding
Barn Wedding as Director