Tyler Young (actor)

Tyler Young
Born Tyler Matthew Young
(1990-12-17) December 17, 1990
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Alma mater DePaul University
Occupation Actor
Years active 2014–present

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 portrays Connor Bell in the horror film Polaroid (2018).

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 will star in the upcoming Dimension Films horror film Polaroid as Connor Bell, opposite Kathryn Prescott and Madelaine Petsch. It is set for release in 2018.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2018 Small Arms Ethan Short film
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. 1 2 Wagner, Curt (December 16, 2016). "Tyler Young's Chicago roots prepared him for 'Eyewitness' fame". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  6. ↑ https://mobile.twitter.com/ItsTylerYoung/status/7887604833853440?p=v
  7. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (February 5, 2016). "Catherine Hardwicke Set To Direct USA Series 'Eyewitness', Tyler Young To Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 8, 2017.



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