Tyler Christopher


Tyler Christopher Biography

Tyler Christopher (born Tyler Christopher Baker; November 11, 1972) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Nikolas Cassadine (1996-99, 2003-11, 2013-2016) and Connor Bishop (2004-05) on the ABC soap opera General Hospital.

Early life

Christopher was born in Joliet, Illinois and grew up in Delaware, Ohio, the youngest of four children. He is of Native American heritage, as his mother Jimi-Ann is Choctaw and his father Jim Baker is Seneca. About his Native American background, Christopher has said: "I've been recognized within the Native American community in terms of entertainment. There's not a lot of us out there, not tons of competition. We are definitely a minority amongst a minority, but we're out there. Not everyone's Italian or Latin that has dark hair and dark eyes."

He attended Ohio Wesleyan University for two years and then moved to Los Angeles.

Personal life

Christopher was married to Eva Longoria from 2002 to 2004. He and Brienne Pedigo publicly announced their engagement in October 2006; Christopher and Pedigo married September 27, 2008. the couple resides in Los Angeles and had their first child, Greysun James Christopher, on October 3, 2009. In October 2014, it was announced that Christopher and his wife were expecting their second child, due in May 2015. On May 3, 2015, Christopher confirmed on his official Twitter feed that Pedigo had given birth to a baby girl, Boheme.

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
1996General HospitalNikolas Cassadine
Connor Bishop
July 15, 1996 - 1999, April 21, 2003 - June 30, 2011, July 27, 2011 to July 30, 2011, March 22, 2013 to June 19, 2016
October 26, 2004-January 25, 2005
1999Catfish in Black Bean Sauce Michael
2000Face the Music Dan
The PretenderEthan 2 episodes: "The Inner Sense" (part 1 & 2)
CharmedAnton1 episode
AngelBret Folger 1 episode
Family LawNeil Lumston 1 episode
2001The Pretender 2001Ethan
Days of Our LivesSignore Christofero 1 episode
FelicityClubgoer 1 episode
Out of the BlackCole Malby
Sam's CircusSgt. Samuel Van Handle
Special Unit 2Det. David Scott 1 episode
2002Frogmen Operation Stormbringer Rick
The DivisionSeaman Stan Bellows 1 episode
JAGGSGT Joe Akers 1 episode
BoomtownHolden McKay 1 episode
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationBilly Rattison 1 episode
The Twilight Zone Dr. Jay Ferguson Episode: "One Night at Mercy"
2003Crossing Jordan Officer Fisher 1 episode
2005Into the WestJacob Wheeler Jr.unknown episodes
2006Secrets of a Small TownGrant Wilson 1 episode
2009RavenVlad
The New York City KittiesAlexandar Vander Platt/Handsome Devil
2011-2013 The Lying Game Dan Whitehorse

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Project Result
1997 Soap Opera Digest Award Best Newcomer General Hospital
First Americans in the Arts Outstanding Performer in a Television Series General Hospital
1998 First Americans in the Arts Outstanding Performer in a Television Series General Hospital
Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series General Hospital
TV Guide 12 Hottest Daytime Stars General Hospital
2004 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series General Hospital
2005 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series General Hospital
2006 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series General Hospital
2011 American Indian Film Institute, Best Supporting Actor in a Movie
2016 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series General Hospital



This webpage uses material from the Wikipedia article "Tyler_Christopher_%28actor%29" and is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. Reality TV World is not responsible for any errors or omissions the Wikipedia article may contain.
ADVERTISEMENT




POPULAR TV SHOWS (100)



POPULAR PEOPLE (100)


Page generated in 0.28001499176025 seconds