Ty Olsson Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Fiancé, Movies & TV Shows

Ty Olsson is a Canadian actor and voice actor known for his roles in Supernatural (2013–2019) as Benny Lafitte, Flight 93 (2006) as Mark Bingham, and as the voice of Ord in Dragon Tales (1999–2005).

His career spans film, television, and voice acting, with notable appearances in science fiction and action genres.

Profile

• Full Name: Tyler Victor Olsson
• Stage Name: Ty Olsson
• Born: January 28, 1974
• Age: 51 years old
• Birthplace: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Occupation: Actor, Voice Actor
• Height: 180 cm (5’11”)
• Parent: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Leanna Nash (m. 2005, div. 2012), Katherine Lohmeyer (m. 2019, div. 2021)
• Children: Dagan Hunter Olsson, MacKenzie Olsson
• Relationship: Engaged to DJ Qualls
• Net Worth: $500,000 – $7,000,000

Early Life and Education

Tyler Victor Olsson was born on January 28, 1974, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, and raised in Ottawa, Ontario.

His ethnicity includes Swedish Canadian ancestry, and his religious beliefs are not publicly documented.

Details about his parents and siblings are not widely available, reflecting his private nature.

He attended Canterbury High School in Ottawa, an arts-focused school where he specialized in drama, dance, and music.

Olsson furthered his acting training at Studio 58, a prestigious theater school in Vancouver, which provided a strong foundation for his career in film and television.

Career

Olsson began his acting career in 1998 with a guest role on The X-Files.

His early work included appearances in sci-fi series like Stargate SG-1 (1997), Smallville (2001), and Dark Angel (2000).

He gained recognition as the voice of Ord in the animated series Dragon Tales (1999–2005) and as Herry in Class of the Titans (2005–2008).

His film roles include X2: X-Men United (2003) as Mitchell Laurio, Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), and War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) as Red Donkey.

Olsson starred as Mark Bingham in the A&E TV movie Flight 93 (2006) and played Deputy Andy in Eureka (2006, two episodes) before being recast.

His most prominent role was as the vampire Benny Lafitte in Supernatural (2013–2019).

Other notable TV roles include Lt. Aiden Ford in Stargate Atlantis (2004–2005) and Rollie Crane in Defying Gravity (2009).

He voiced Garrus in the video game Mass Effect and appeared in Brews Brothers (2020).

Recent projects include Real Fights (2024).

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @tyolsson
• Twitter handle: @TyOlsson

Personal Life

Ty Olsson, 51, resides in Canada, likely Vancouver, given his career base.

Standing at 180 cm (5’11”) and weighing approximately 91 kg (200 lbs), he is an Aquarius, known for his versatile and humanitarian approach, evident in his diverse roles.

He was married to Leanna Nash from 2005 to 2012, with whom he has two daughters, Dagan Hunter Olsson (born September 12, 2002) and MacKenzie Olsson.

He married Katherine Lohmeyer, a NICU nurse, in 2019, but they divorced in 2021.

Since May 17, 2024, Olsson has been engaged to Supernatural co-star DJ Qualls.

He is a taekwondo practitioner, which he used during filming intense fight scenes, such as in Survival Code (2013).

Olsson keeps his personal life private, with a modest social media presence sharing career updates.

Filmography

• The X-Files (1998, TV series) – Young Orderly (1 episode)
• Dragon Tales (1999–2005, TV series) – Ord (voice, 95 episodes)
• Dark Angel (2000, TV series) – Mario (1 episode)
• Smallville (2001, TV series) – Supporting Role
• X2: X-Men United (2003, film) – Mitchell Laurio
• Stargate Atlantis (2004–2005, TV series) – Lt. Aiden Ford (recurring)
• Flight 93 (2006, TV movie) – Mark Bingham
• Class of the Titans (2005–2008, TV series) – Herry (voice)
• Eureka (2006, TV series) – Deputy Andy (2 episodes)
• Christmas Caper (2007, TV movie) – Sheriff Hank Harrison
• Defying Gravity (2009, TV series) – Rollie Crane
• Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011, film) – John Hamil
• Supernatural (2013–2019, TV series) – Benny Lafitte (recurring)
• Survival Code (2013, film) – Vic Carboneau
• War for the Planet of the Apes (2017, film) – Red Donkey
• A Surrogate’s Nightmare (2017, TV movie) – Supporting Role
• Brews Brothers (2020, TV series) – Supporting Role
• Real Fights (2024, film) – Supporting Role

Net Worth

Ty Olsson’s estimated net worth ranges from $500,000 to $7,000,000. while others suggest up to $7 million, possibly inflated due to his long career and high-profile projects like Supernatural and Planet of the Apes.

His income is derived from film and TV roles, voice acting, and residuals from syndicated shows.