Ted Dykstra is a Canadian playwright and actor.

Early life

He was born in

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, Ontario in 1961 and grew up in

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Career

He is a founding member of

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. His writing credits include '' Two Pianos Four Hands'', '' Dorian'', and ''Evangeline''. His acting performances include

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in ''

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'' and

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in '' Mulroney: The Opera'', as well as some voice work. Dykstra voices Dad Tiger in ''

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'' and Reg in '' RoboRoach''. In 2003, he formed an independent record label Actorboy Records with

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. He was formerly married to

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with two children, Theo and Rosie. He is currently married to Diana Bentley with one child, Henry.

Coal Mine Theatre

Dykstra and his wife Diana Bentley are co-directors of ''Coal Mine Theatre''.

Filmography

Television

Film

Stage

References

External links

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