Tyler Young (actor)
Actor
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Tyler Matthew Young (born December 17, 1998)[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).
Tyler Young | |
|---|---|
| Born | Tyler Matthew Young December 17, 1998 |
| Alma mater | DePaul University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–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
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 |
