| Tyler Young | |
| Birth Name: | Tyler Matthew Young |
| Birth Date: | 17 December 1990 |
| Birth Place: | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma Mater: | DePaul University |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Years Active: | 2013–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 portrayed Connor Bell in the horror film Polaroid (2019).
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]
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.
| 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 | ||
| 2024 | Cycles | Matthew | Short film (Post Production) |
| 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 |