Lyriq Bent

Birth Name:

Lyriq Bent

Birth Place:

Kingston, Ontario, Jamaica

Profession

Actor, Producer

Named one of Canada's rising stars by Playback magazine
Graduated with high honors from Seneca College located in his native Ontario
Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "Relic Hunter" in 2000
After college, he intended to become a computer graphic technician, but instead became interested in acting
Quote: "Good attitude is what brought me to where I'm at really․"
Quote: "[on "Saw IV"] "It doesn't gross you out until you actually throw yourself into a scene or the moment and then make it real for yourself․""
Best known for his role as Daniel Rigg in the "Saw" film series and as Frank Best in "Rookie Blue․"
Though he is associated with the "Saw" franchise of horror films, he is not a fan of horror films himself
Loves playing sports, especially golf, basketball, baseball and soccer
Pursued acting full-time only after accepting a dare from a friend

2015Golden Maple Awards - Best Actor in a TV Series Broadcasted in the US:Nominated
2016Canadian Screen Award - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Limited Series:Winner

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