Tyler Young (actor)

Tyler Matthew Young (born December 17, 1990)[1] is an American actor, known for his role as Philip Shea in the USA Network drama limited series Eyewitness.[2] He portrayed Connor Bell in the horror film Polaroid (2019).

This article is about the American actor. For the American racing driver, see Tyler Young (racing driver).
Tyler Young
Born
Tyler Matthew Young

(1990-12-17) December 17, 1990
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Alma materDePaul University
OccupationActor
Years active2013–present

Early life

Young was born in Chicago, Illinois,[3] and raised in the suburb of Kildeer.[4] He was educated at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois, and graduated from DePaul University with a degree in advertising and public relations.[5] Young studied acting at The Theatre School at DePaul and improvisational theatre at The Second City.[5] He is of Jewish descent.[6]

Career

In 2016, Young was cast in a leading role in USA Network's drama limited series Eyewitness. He portrayed Philip Shea, a gay teenager in the foster care of a small town sheriff (Julianne Nicholson), who witnesses a triple murder.[7] Young has also starred in the Dimension Films horror film Polaroid (2019) as Connor Bell, opposite Kathryn Prescott and Madelaine Petsch.[8]

He has appeared in guest roles on episodes of NBC's Chicago Fire and Fox's Empire, as well the show Code Black and the mini-series When We Rise.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2014 The Ballad of Ronnie and Clive Sam Short film
The Last Hour Eric Short film
2018 Small Arms Ethan Short film
2019 Polaroid Connor Bell

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2013–2014 The Avatars J.P. Main role (49 episodes)
2014 Chicago Fire Jason Lullo Episode: "Arrest in Transit"
2015 Empire Shy Fan Episode: "Die But Once"
2016 Eyewitness Philip Shea Main role (10 episodes)
2017 Code Black Jared Episode: "Unfinished Business"
When We Rise Matt Miniseries

References
  1. Saclao, Christian (December 18, 2016). "'Eyewitness' Actor Tyler Young Gets Birthday Greetings From Co-Stars James Paxton, Julianne Nicholson And Gil Bellows". International Business Times. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  2. Hinckley, David (October 14, 2016). "Tyler Young: Teen Love and a Psychokiller Make for a Fine Combo in USA's Eyewitness". HuffPost. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  3. Henquinet, Margaux (October 13, 2016). "Tyler Young brings a complex character to life in 'Eyewitness'". Chicago Tribune.
  4. Swartz, Tracy (October 13, 2016). "How a Chicagoland native went from bit parts to a lead on 'Eyewitness'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  5. Wagner, Curt (December 16, 2016). "Tyler Young's Chicago roots prepared him for 'Eyewitness' fame". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  6. @ItsTylerYoung (25 November 2010). "And our grandfather speaks "Jewish"... RT @STEPHANNOstyle: Just found out I'm exactly 50% Jewish. So excited" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. Andreeva, Nellie (February 5, 2016). "Catherine Hardwicke Set To Direct USA Series 'Eyewitness', Tyler Young To Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  8. "Netflix Deal Developing for 'Polaroid' – Toronto". 6 September 2018.


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