Tyson Houseman

Tyson Connor Houseman (born February 9, 1990) is a Canadian actor who appeared in New Moon as werewolfQuil Ateara.

Background
Houseman is a Native American Indian or First Nation Descendant of the Cree Nation. He graduated from Victoria School of the Visual and Performing Arts’ in Edmonton, and has previously been involved in theater productions. His first major role was in The Twilight Saga: New Moon, and he will reprise his role as Quil Ateara in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. It was announced that Houseman and other Twilight saga actors will be participating in a benefit baseball game in March 2010 which proceeds will benefit earthquake relief efforts in Haiti, as well as to the Blood Center of Southeast Louisiana and the 9th Ward Field of Dreams.

Houseman discovered the role of Quil Ateara on Craig's List while searching for a job.