Shaun Benson

Shaun Benson (born January 16, 1976) is a Canadian actor and director. He was born in Guelph, Ontario to Eugene Benson, an English professor and novelist. Benson graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a bachelor of science in chemistry and biochemistry before studying acting at the George Brown College Theater School in Toronto. Additionally, he holds a 5th Degree Black Belt and Renshi Teaching Certificate in Legacy Shorin Ryu, as well as a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Benson's early acting roles included theatrical productions of Singapore, Waiting for Lewis, Love's Labour's Lost, and Steel Kiss. He has also appeared in a Molson Canadian commercial.