Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1970-05-25
- Born Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Also Known As:
Michael Benyar, Michael B. Enyaer, Michael Benyer, Michael Benyear
Michael Benyaer
Michael Benyaer is a Canadian actor and voice-over artist with a career spanning several decades in film, television, and video games. Born on May 25, 1970, in Vancouver, British Columbia, he is best known for his iconic voice roles in animated series. A significant early role was providing the voice for Bob, the main protagonist of the pioneering Canadian CGI series ReBoot. He also voiced Hadji Singh in the first season of The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest, a role he has spoken about as being a rare opportunity to play a positive, non-stereotypical character for an actor of Middle Eastern descent.Benyaer's voice work is extensive and varied, with credits in series such as G.I. Joe, Exosquad, and Hurricanes, as well as providing various voices for the adult animated series Robot Chicken. He has also lent his voice to numerous video games, including Assassin's Creed: Revelations, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, and Dying Light.In addition to his voice acting, Benyaer has appeared in live-action roles in both film and television. His movie credits include appearances in blockbusters like Deadpool, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. On television, he has made guest appearances on a wide range of popular shows, including 24, NCIS, Castle, and Modern Family. Beyond acting, Benyaer has also worked as a scriptwriter for several television shows, including the Canadian version of Sesame Street.
