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Tyler Labine (born April 29, 1978[1]) is a Canadian-American[2] actor. He is best known for starring in the film Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, the television series Breaker High, Invasion, Reaper, Deadbeat and as Dr. Iggy Frome, head of psychiatry, in the NBC medical drama New Amsterdam.

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Life and career

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Labine grew up in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. He is the brother of actors Kyle Labine and Cameron Labine. He played the role of Dave Groves in Invasion,[3] and Bert "Sock" Wysocki in Reaper,[4] and Dale in the comedy-horror film Tucker & Dale vs. Evil.[5][6] He played the lead character in the 2010 Fox comedy series Sons of Tucson, but the show was cancelled after four episodes (the remaining nine episodes that were shot aired that summer).

He also played Jimmy Mortimor Farrell on YTV's Breaker High from 1997 to 1998. In 2011, he co-starred in the CBS comedy Mad Love as Larry Munsch. He starred in the NBC comedy series Animal Practice alongside Justin Kirk and Bobby Lee, which premiered in September 2012. He also starred in the Hulu show Deadbeat. In 2017, he played Sherlock Hobbs in the second season of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency.

From 2018 to 2023, he was part of the main cast of New Amsterdam where he played Head of Psychiatry, Dr. Iggy Frome.

Personal life

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Labine at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con to promote Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency

Labine married Carrie Ruscheinsky on June 2, 2007.[7][better source needed] In 2022, Labine stated during an Instagram Live that he identifies as heteroflexible.[8] He was hospitalized in July 2023 for a potentially fatal blood clot in his stomach.[9]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1999 Tail Lights Fade Grower Brian
2000 Mr. Rice's Secret Percival "Percy" McConnell
2000 Marine Life Ray
2000 Here's to Life! Malcolm
2001 Antitrust Redmond
2002 Lone Hero Tim
2002 Canadian Zombie Trent Short film
2003 My Boss's Daughter Spike
2003 Evil Alien Conquerors Croker
2004 Pursued Wade Steiner
2005 Aurora Borealis Finn
2006 Flyboys Briggs Lowry
2006 Extreme Walking Crunk Styles
2008 Control Alt Delete Lewis
2008 Zack and Miri Make a Porno Drunk Customer
2009 The Zero Sum Chris
2010 Tucker & Dale vs. Evil Dale Dobson
2010 Badass Thieves Max Short film
2010 Fathers & Sons Sean
2011 A Good Old Fashioned Orgy Mike McCrudden
2011 Rise of the Planet of the Apes Robert Franklin
2011 Sisters & Brothers Sean
2012 Best Man Down Lumpy
2013 Monsters University Brock Pearson Voice
2013 Rapture-Palooza Shorter Wraith
2013 Cottage Country Todd Chipowski
2013 That Burning Feeling Frank Purdy
2014 Someone Marry Barry Barry Burke
2014 Killing Winston Jones Doug Beaudin
2014 Mountain Men Toph
2015 Weepah Way for Now Record Executive
2015 Zoom Bob
2016 The Boss Mike[10]
2017 Little Evil Karl C. Miller
2017 Big Bear Nick
2018 Super Troopers 2 Mountie Christophe Bellefuille
2018 Broken Star Daryl
2019 Escape Room Mike Nolan
2021 Escape Room: Tournament of Champions Flashback - Mike Nolan
2025 Egghead Republic Dino Davis, the magazine owner
2026 Air Bud Returns Walter Filming

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1991 Street Legal Aaron Wineberg Episode: "Eye of the Beholder"
1992 The Odyssey Eagle Episode: "Checkpoint Eagle"
1992–1993 Road to Avonlea Alphie Bugle 2 episodes
1993 Madison Bobby Devries Episode: "Last Pick"
1994 Are You Afraid of the Dark? Mark Peterson Episode: "The Tale of the Silent Servant"
1995 The Commish Eddie Episode: "The Johnny Club"
1996 The X-Files Stoner Episodes: "War of the Coprophages", "Quagmire"
1996 Robin of Locksley Little John Television film
1996 Sabrina the Teenage Witch Mark Television film
1997 Millennium Gavin Episode: "Loin Like a Hunting Flame"
1997–1998 Breaker High Jimmy Farrell 44 episodes
1998 Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show Elderbob Episode: "Honey, It's No Fun Being an Illegal Alien"
1999 First Wave Billy Episode: "Melody"
1999 Cold Squad Eddie Episode: "Death, a Love Story"
1999 H-E Double Hockey Sticks Mark Television film
1999 In a Class of His Own Charles "Charlie" Zaken Television film
2000 The Immortal Byron Episode: "Studio D"
2000 By Dawn's Early Light Ox Television film
2000 2gether Noel Andrew Davies Television film
2000–2001 Action Man Brandon Caine 8 episodes
2001 Dark Angel Cyril the Biochemist Episode: "Radar Love"
2001 Dead Last Scotty Sallback 13 episodes
2002 That Was Then Donnie Pinkus 4 episodes
2003 The Twilight Zone Wesley Episode: "Sunrise"
2003 Da Vinci's Inquest Hector Episode: "Iffy Areas Around the Edges"
2003–2004 Jake 2.0 Seymour 2 episodes
2004 Like Cats and Dogs Alex Television film
2004–2005 Kevin Hill Lukas Shapiro 2 episodes
2005 Into the West Larkin Episode: "Dreams and Schemes"
2005 Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Mork and Mindy John Belushi Television film
2005–2006 Invasion Dave Groves 22 episodes
2006 Saved Kent Fembley Episode: "Code Zero"
2006 Boston Legal A.D.A. Jonathan Winant 5 episodes
2007 Traveler Eddie Hahn Episode: "The Trader"
2007–2009 Reaper Bert "Sock" Wysocki 31 episodes
2010 Sons of Tucson Ron Snuffkin 13 episodes
2010 True Love Larry Television film
2011 Mad Love Larry Munsch 13 episodes
2012–2013 Animal Practice Dr. Doug Jackson 9 episodes
2013 Super Clyde Duke Television film
2014–2016 Deadbeat Kevin Pacalioglu 36 episodes
2014 Royal Pains Executive Chef Franklin Scott Episode: "Everybody Loves Ray, Man"
2016 The X-Files Stoner Episode: "Mulder and Scully Meet the Were-Monster"
2016–2018 Voltron: Legendary Defender Hunk Voice; 72 episodes
2017 Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency Sherlock Hobbs 7 episodes
2017 Kevin (Probably) Saves the World Bert "Sock" Wysocki Episode: "Old Friends"
2018–2023 New Amsterdam Dr. Iggy Frome Main Cast
2018 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Shawn Dumont Episode: "The Gang Gets New Wheels"

Video games

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Year 2018 Title Role Notes
2017 DreamWorks Voltron VR Chronicles Hunk (voice)

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Tyler Sean Labine (born April 29, 1978) is a Canadian-American and recognized for his versatile performances in both comedic and dramatic roles across television and film. Best known for starring as Dale Douglas in the horror comedy (2010) and as Dr. Iggy Frome, the head of , in the (2018–2023), Labine has built a career spanning over three decades with recurring themes of humor, vulnerability, and ensemble dynamics. His work often highlights relatable everyman characters, earning him acclaim for blending with emotional depth, including two for Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series for his role as Bert "Sock" Wysocki in Reaper (2007–2009). Born in , , , Labine grew up in a creative family alongside his brothers, Cameron Labine and , both of whom pursued acting careers; the siblings began making home videos together before the family relocated to in 1991. He made his on-screen debut in 1991 with a guest role on the Canadian series Street Legal, followed by his first major break as series regular Scott Collins on the teen drama (1997–1998), which filmed aboard a and helped establish his early comedic timing. Labine's television career expanded in the 2000s with roles like Russell Varon in the sci-fi series (2005–2006) and starring as Bert "Sock" Wysocki in the CW comedy , which showcased his ability to balance supernatural elements with personal struggles. Throughout the 2010s and 2020s, Labine continued to diversify his portfolio, voicing characters such as the Greek Council VP in the Pixar animated film Monsters University (2013) and starring as the titular ghost in the Hulu comedy Deadbeat (2014–2016). He also appeared in supporting roles in major films like Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) as Robert Franklin. More recently, Labine recurred as Fred, a Mars Peacekeeper, in season 5 of Apple's For All Mankind (2024), joined the cast of the upcoming comedy All Night Wrong in post-production, and featured in completed projects such as Killing Winston Jones (2025 release) and Egghead Republic, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2025. In 2025, he co-launched the podcast I Love You So Much (ILYSM) with writer Reed Fish, focusing on mental health, positive masculinity, and personal growth as divorced fathers.

Early life

Family and upbringing

Tyler Labine was born on April 29, 1978, in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. His family relocated to Maple Ridge, a suburb of Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1991 during his early teens, where he grew up. He has two brothers, older brother Cameron Labine and younger brother Kyle Labine, both actors. As preteens, the three brothers began collaborating on short films and skits using the family video camera, an activity that sparked Tyler's early passion for performance and comedy. Labine holds dual Canadian and American citizenship, the latter of which he acquired in 2021.

Education

Tyler Labine attended and graduated from Maple Ridge Secondary School in , the same high school as his brother Kyle. His early exposure to performing arts began with formal training at the Young People's Theater in starting at age 9, where he developed foundational skills in acting, including elements of and through stage work and local theater productions. After graduating high school, Labine briefly enrolled in during his first semester, initially aspiring to become a and English teacher, but he dropped out to focus on acting full-time following his casting in the television series . He did not complete any higher education degree, instead honing aspects of his craft through early professional opportunities and familial encouragement in creative endeavors.

Career

Early career (1990s–2000s)

Labine began his professional acting career at the age of 13 with a guest role as Aaron Wineberg on the Canadian legal drama series Street Legal. Soon after, he appeared in guest spots on several Canadian television staples, including (1992–1993) as Alphie Bugle, Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1992), (1992) as Eagle, and (1996) as a stoner. These early roles, often portraying youthful or quirky characters, helped him build experience in both live-action and genre television while working primarily in and . His first appearance came in 1996 with the Canadian coming-of-age Robin of Locksley, where he played a supporting role as a friend of the . That same year, Labine starred in the television movie Generation X, a pilot for a proposed series that ultimately did not proceed to full production. These projects marked his initial foray into film and marked a shift from episodic television toward more structured narratives, though he continued guest work throughout the mid-1990s. Labine's breakthrough arrived in 1997 when he landed his first leading role as Jimmy Farrell, the laid-back best friend in the teen comedy-drama , which aired on YTV in and UPN in the U.S. The series, set on a high and filmed in , ran for one season (1997–1998) and showcased his comedic timing in ensemble scenes involving pranks and adolescent drama. Following this, Labine transitioned to adult roles in the , appearing in films such as Antitrust (2001) as a tech-savvy , Aurora Borealis (2005) in a dramatic supporting part, and Flyboys (2006) as Briggs Lowry, a mechanic in the aviation ensemble. On television, he took on recurring roles in genre series, including Dave Groves, a conspiracy theorist, on the ABC sci-fi drama (2005–2006), which explored alien infiltration during a hurricane. Labine then achieved greater recognition as Bert "Sock" Wysocki, the wisecracking best friend to the lead, in the CW supernatural comedy (2007–2009), a series about a young man hunting escaped souls from Hell that developed a dedicated despite its short run. This period solidified his reputation for blending humor with speculative elements, paving the way for more mature comedic characters.

2010s

In the early 2010s, Tyler Labine gained prominence with his lead role as the affable hillbilly Dale in the horror-comedy Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (2010), directed by Eli Craig, where he co-starred alongside Alan Tudyk in a satirical take on the "cabin in the woods" trope. The film highlighted Labine's physical comedy skills through slapstick mishaps and deadpan delivery, contributing to its status as a cult favorite with strong word-of-mouth success on home video and streaming platforms. Labine transitioned to television with a series of comedic leads, beginning as Larry Munsch, the sarcastic best friend and narrator, in the romantic comedy Mad Love (2011), which followed a group of New York friends navigating relationships but was canceled after one season due to modest ratings. He followed this with the role of Doug Jackson, a strait-laced veterinarian in the Animal Practice (2012–2013), a workplace featuring talking animals and celebrity pet cameos, though it too ended after a single season amid low viewership. Labine's portrayal emphasized his ability to ground eccentric premises with relatable everyman charm. Later in the decade, Labine starred as "Pac" Pacalioglu, a slacker medium solving ghostly mysteries, in the Deadbeat (2014–2016), which ran for three seasons and blended humor with heartfelt elements before its cancellation. Demonstrating genre versatility, he took on the eccentric Sheriff Sherlock Hobbs in the / series (2016–2017), an adaptation of ' works, where his performance as the bumbling yet insightful lawman was praised for injecting warmth and absurdity into the ensemble. Throughout the decade, Labine appeared in supporting film roles, including the primate researcher Robert Franklin in the sci-fi blockbuster Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), directed by , and provided comic relief as a in the Australian wedding comedy (2011). He also lent his voice to the loyal, food-obsessed pilot Hunk in the animated series Voltron: Legendary Defender (2016–2018), voicing the character across multiple seasons in DreamWorks' reboot of the classic . By the late 2010s, Labine earned growing recognition for roles that fused his comedic timing with emotional nuance, as seen in the vulnerable undercurrents of his Deadbeat protagonist and the heartfelt quirks of his Dirk Gently sheriff, marking a maturation in his career from sidekick to multifaceted lead.

2020s and recent projects

In the 2020s, Tyler Labine continued to build on his comedic roots while increasingly embracing dramatic roles, particularly through his portrayal of Dr. Iggy Frome on the NBC medical drama New Amsterdam from 2018 to 2023. Initially introduced as comic relief as the head of psychiatry at New Amsterdam Medical Center, Frome's character evolved into an emotional cornerstone of the series, grappling with themes of mental health, body dysmorphia, and personal vulnerability. Labine drew heavily from his own life experiences, including struggles with eating disorders and anxiety from the 1980s, to inform the character's arcs, such as Frome's disordered eating storyline in Season 3, which he described as a cathartic "therapy session." This personal input deepened the role's authenticity, allowing Labine to address broader issues like body shaming and mental health stigma, transforming Frome from a humorous side figure to a multifaceted lead who influenced the show's exploration of healing and resilience. Labine's film work in the early highlighted his versatility in genre pieces, including his role as , a contestant, in the horror-thriller (2019). This performance bridged his comedic timing with tense, survival-driven drama, contributing to the film's box-office success amid the franchise's expansion. While earlier supporting roles like his turn in the horror-comedy (2017) laid groundwork for such shifts, Labine's output emphasized more introspective characters. By 2024 and 2025, Labine expanded into high-profile television and , recurring as Fred, a Mars Peacekeeper, in Season 5 of Apple TV+'s alternate-history series For All Mankind, bringing his grounded presence to the show's interstellar conflicts. He also completed work on the dark comedy Killing Winston Jones (2025), portraying Doug Beaudin alongside and in a story of quirky small-town intrigue. In , Labine stars in the comedy All Night Wrong, further showcasing his improvisational skills in ensemble-driven narratives. A standout project was the sci-fi comedy Egghead Republic, which premiered at the 2025 ; Labine leads as part of an ensemble in this alternate-reality tale set in a post-atomic Soviet , blending humor with dystopian elements under directors Pella Kågerman and Hugo Lilja. Beyond acting, Labine ventured into podcasting with the launch of I Love You So Much (ILYSM) in June 2025, co-hosted with writer Reed Fish from their base in Ojai, California. The series, produced by Tiny Legends Productions, features weekly episodes exploring mental and physical health, positive masculinity, and personal growth through conversations with guests like Will Forte and Fiona Dourif, reflecting Labine's post-New Amsterdam emphasis on vulnerability. He has also maintained voice work in animation, continuing contributions to projects that leverage his distinctive, relatable delivery. Following the end of New Amsterdam in 2023, Labine relocated to , a move that has influenced his pursuit of more independent and reflective endeavors, allowing space for creative projects like his while sustaining selective acting roles. This shift underscores his transition toward dramatic depth and personal storytelling, marking a mature phase in his career amid 2024–2025 releases that highlight his enduring appeal in both mainstream and niche productions.

Personal life

Family

Tyler Labine married actress Carrie Ruscheinsky on June 2, 2007, after the couple met in , , where both pursued early acting careers. Their ended amicably, with the finalized in 2023 following over 16 years together, including time dating prior to the wedding. Labine and Ruscheinsky share three children, whose names they have kept private to protect their privacy. Post-divorce, Labine has emphasized co-parenting through counseling and mutual support, stating that he and his ex-wife prioritize their children's well-being amid his demanding acting schedule. He maintains close bonds with his brothers, Kyle Labine and Cameron Labine, with whom he shared early collaborative projects like homemade family films during childhood and ongoing mutual encouragement in their entertainment careers. In the mid-2020s, Labine relocated from —where pandemic isolation during filming of New Amsterdam had strained family life—to , seeking greater stability for co-parenting and personal grounding.

Health and personal challenges

In 2021, during the promotion of the television series New Amsterdam, Tyler Labine publicly disclosed his long-standing struggle with bulimia and body dysmorphia, which began in his following criticism from his father at age 9. He described experiences including , restrictive dieting, and a at age 12, emphasizing how these issues stemmed from internalized negative messages about his appearance. Labine began his journey in his late 30s, encouraged by his then-wife, and has since achieved for over seven years through a 12-step program, antianxiety , and weekly therapy sessions. He has highlighted the ongoing nature of recovery, focusing on and redefining interactions, such as improving mealtimes to foster positive associations with food. Labine noted that portraying a character with similar issues on was cathartic and aimed to support others facing eating disorders. In June 2023, Labine suffered a serious physical health scare when a blood clot affected his intestines and liver, initially mistaken for a ache, leading to a three-day hospitalization. He described the incident as potentially life-threatening but expressed gratitude for his recovery, supported by family and his girlfriend, while underscoring a need for a slow rehabilitation process. Labine has actively used his platform for mental health advocacy, sharing his experiences to promote vulnerability and personal growth; in 2025, he co-hosts the podcast I Love You So Much (ILYSM) with Reed Fish, where episodes explore topics like anxiety, therapy, and emotional well-being as divorced fathers seeking improvement.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleDirector (notable)
1999Tail Lights FadeGrower Brian (supporting)Malcolm Ingram
2000Here's to Life!Malcolm (supporting)Arne Olsen
2000Marine LifeRay (supporting)Anne Wheeler
2000Get CarterBud #1 (supporting)Stephen Kay
2001AntitrustRedmond (supporting)Peter Howitt
2002Lone HeroTim (supporting)Greg Lewis
2003My Boss's DaughterSpike (supporting)David Zucker
2004PursuedWade Steiner (supporting)Kristoffer Tabori
2005Aurora BorealisFinn (supporting)Jim Donovan
2006FlyboysBriggs Lowry (supporting)Tony Bill
2008Zack and Miri Make a PornoDrunk Customer (supporting)Kevin Smith
2008Control Alt DeleteLewis Henderson (lead)Poul Bjørndal
2009The Zero SumChris (supporting)Raphael Assaf
2010Fathers & SonsSean (supporting)Brad Keller
2010Tucker & Dale vs. EvilDale (lead)Eli Craig
2011A Good Old Fashioned OrgyMike McCrudden (supporting)Alex Gregory, Peter Huyck
2011Rise of the Planet of the ApesRobert Franklin (supporting)Rupert Wyatt
2011Sisters & BrothersSean Adams (supporting)Carl Bessai
2012Best Man DownLumpy (supporting)Ted Koland
2013That Burning FeelingFrank Purdy (lead)Jason James
2013Monsters UniversityGreek Council VP Brock Pearson (voice, supporting)Dan Scanlon
2013Rapture-PaloozaShorter Wraith (supporting)Paul Middleditch
2013Cottage CountryTodd Chipowski (lead)Peter Wellington
2014Someone Marry BarryBarry Burke (lead)Rob Pearlstein
2014Mountain MenToph Pollard (supporting)Cameron Labine
2015The Heyday of the Insensitive BastardsClete (supporting)Mark Lafferty
2015ZoomBob (supporting)Pedro Morelli
2015Weepah Way for NowRecord Executive (supporting)Stephen Chbosky
2016The BossMike Beals (supporting)Ben Falcone
2016A Family ManBill (supporting)Richard J. Lewis
2017Little EvilKarl C. Miller (supporting)Eli Craig
2017Big BearNick (lead)Joey Kern
2018Super Troopers 2Mountie Bellefuille (supporting)Jay Chandrasekhar
2018Broken StarDaryl (supporting)Victor Terrell
2019Escape RoomMike Nolan (supporting)Adam Robitel
2021Escape Room: Tournament of ChampionsMike Nolan (supporting)Adam Robitel
2022Sam & KateBoss Man Jerry (supporting)Darren Le Gallo
2025Killing Winston JonesDoug Beaudin (supporting)Joel David Moore
2025Egghead RepublicDino Davis (supporting)Mikko Alanne
2025All Night WrongSupporting roleJason James
This filmography lists Tyler Labine's credits in chronological order.

Television

Labine's television career spans guest appearances in his early years to leading roles in several series, showcasing his versatility in and . He began with small roles in Canadian productions before gaining prominence in American network .
Year(s)TitleRoleEpisodesNetwork/Streamer
1991Street LegalAaron Wineberg1CBC
1992Eagle1CBC
1992–1993Alphie Bugle2CBC
1994Mark Peterson1
1995Eddie1ABC
1996Stoner1 ("War of the Coprophages")
1996Stoner Dude1 ("Quagmire")
1997–1998Jimmy Farrell44
2001Vaughn Parrish13
2005–2006Dave Groves17ABC
2007–2009Bert "Sock" Wysocki31
2010Ron Snuffkin13
2011Mad LoveLarry13
2014–2016DeadbeatKevin Pacalioglu36
2016Stan5
2016Stoner #11 ("Mulder and Scully Meet the Were-Monster")
2016–2018Voltron: Legendary DefenderHunk (voice)78
2018Shawn Dumont1 ("The Gang Gets New Wheels")
2018–2023Dr. Iggy Frome89
2024–For All MankindFredRecurringApple TV+
Labine has also appeared in other guest roles, including First Wave (1999, as Billy), Dark Angel (2000, as Messenger #2), and additional minor appearances in series like The Outer Limits and during the 2000s, contributing to his early buildup of credits in science fiction and genres.

Video games

Tyler Labine provided the voice for Hunk in the 2017 virtual reality video game DreamWorks : VR Chronicles, developed by HighWire Games and published by . In this episodic VR , players assume the role of a new piloting the Yellow Lion alongside the established team from the Voltron: Legendary Defender animated series, with Labine's performance reprising his portrayal of Hunk as the team's affable engineer and , emphasizing the character's resourcefulness in high-stakes space battles. The game serves as a direct extension of Labine's voice work from the Netflix series Voltron: Legendary Defender (2016–2018), where he originated the role of Hunk, allowing fans to experience the character's humor and loyalty in an interactive format focused on cooperative gameplay and exploration of alien worlds. Released for platforms including and , Voltron: VR Chronicles highlights Hunk's importance as a supportive team member during missions against the Galra Empire, with Labine's vocal delivery contributing to the immersive narrative across its three episodes.

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