James Michael Tyler Age, Wiki and Bio

James Michael Tyler

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth28/05/1962
Age59 years (died on 24, Oct, 2021)
BirthplaceGreenwood, Mississippi, US
Date of Death24/10/2021

Bio/Wiki

Famous Role'Gunther' in the superhit American television sitcom 'Friends' (1994-2004)

Physical Stats & More

Height180 cm
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolT.L. Hanna High School, Anderson, US
College/University
  • Anderson University (then Anderson College)
  • Clemson University
  • University of Georgia
Degree
  • A two-year degree from Anderson University (1982)
  • A degree in Geology from Clemson University (1984)
  • MFA (Master of Fine Arts) in Acting from University of Georgia

Personal Life

Date of Death24/10/2021
Place of DeathLos Angeles, US
Death CauseHe passed away peacefully at his home in Los Angeles.
HometownWinona, Mississippi, US

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage DateFirst Marriage: 1995
Divorce DateFirst Marriage: 2014

Family

Spouse
  • Barbara Chadsey
  • Jennifer Carno
Parents
FatherDewitt Eugene Tyler
MotherMary Sue Pullen
Siblings
BrotherCaptain John Dewitt Tyler Tommy Tyler
Sister(s)
  • Linda Clark
  • Brenda Keenan

Career

Debut
Short FilmThe Roommate (1992) as 'Bar Patron'
Feature FilmMotel Blue (1997) as 'Oscar Bevins'
TVJust Shoot Me! (2000) as a doctor

Favourites

Actress(es)
  • Connie Stevens
  • Sylvia Sidney
Video GameRocket League
BandThree Mile Pilot
SportBaseball
Baseball TeamChicago Cubs

Some Lesser Known Facts

James Michael Tyler was named after his uncle.
Both of his parents were Methodist.
He relocated to Los Angeles in 1988 to pursue a career in entertainment.
Tyler played the recurring character 'Gunther' on the popular TV show 'Friends'.
His character's blond hair on the show was unintentional.
Additionally, he supported charities like the Lili Claire Foundation and AIDS Project Los Angeles.
In 2020, he received the Best Actor Male award for his role in 'The Gesture and The Word'.