Steve Tyler (actor)
| Steve Tyler | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Steven David Green September 21, 1963 Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor/Producer |
| Years active | 1989–present |
Steve Tyler (born September 21, 1963) is an American actor, model, producer and activist best known for his character as Mathew Haines in The Journey of Jared Price.
He is known for his diverse roles in Farrelly brothers directed films such as Kingpin, Me, Myself & Irene, There's Something About Mary, Shallow Hal and Stuck on You.[1] His television appearances include Gino in Days of Our Lives and recurring role as the minister of Fairview in Desperate Housewives.[2]
Early life and career
Tyler was born in Brookline, Massachusetts. He lives in Los Angeles, California where he is an active participant in the city's artistic, political and philanthropical communities. He was the national spokesman for Big Brothers of America, Governor appointed board member of the California Council for the Humanities and Board of Governors of GLASS.[3]
As an actor, Tyler has appeared in King Pin, Me, Myself & Irene, Starred as Matthew Haines in The Journey of Jared Price a coming-of-age 2000 film written, produced and directed by Academy Award winner Dustin Lance Black. Black won the Oscar award for Best Original Screenplay for Milk. Tyler also appeared in There's Something About Mary, Shallow Hal, Stuck on You and The Three Stooges which marked his sixth film with Farrelly brothers.[4] Other film roles include A River Made to Drown In, Boys Life 3 and recurring Guest Star as the Minister on Desperate Housewives and as Gino in Days of Our Lives. He has numerous acting awards for his theatrical work in Los Angeles, where he has appeared in First Couple, The Cat's Meow, Rubicon, Self Help, Carla and forty theatrical productions from New York to Los Angeles to his credit.
Early in his career. he was a model and appeared as the Kool cigarette man in a worldwide media campaign. Tyler also appeared in over 200 television commercials. He had a regular hosting gig on PM Magazine.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | All's Fair | Norman | |
| 1996 | Kingpin | Gas Station Attendant | |
| 1997 | A River Made to Drown In | Bartender | |
| 1998 | There's Something About Mary | TV news reporter | |
| 1999 | The Settlement (film) | Costar | |
| 2000 | Me, Myself & Irene | Maternity Doctor | |
| 2000 | Boys Life 3 | Boy at Group Therapy | |
| 2000 | The Journey of Jared Price | Matthew Haines | |
| 2001 | Shallow Hal | McIntosh Waiter | |
| 2003 | Stuck on You (film) | Officer Reney | |
| 2010 | Elena Undone | Congregant One | |
| 2012 | The Three Stooges (film) | Camera man | |
| 2012 | A Perfect Ending | Business John | |
| 2014 | She4Me | short |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Big Brother of the Year Award | Big Brothers of America |
| 1988 | Drama Logue Award | Best Drama Production |
| 1990 | Drama Logue Award | Best Original New Play |
| 1998 | Rainbow Key Award | City of West Hollywood |
| 1998 | Victory Award | National Victory Fund |
| 2000 | Community Involvement Award | Democratic Party |
| 2003 | Award of Justice | Kol Ami Synagogue |
References
- ↑ "Steve Tyler Breakdown Express Success Story". keplerentertainment.com. January 30, 2014. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
- ↑ "Film Actor Steve Tyler Signs Representation Deal with Craig Wyckoff & Associates". prweb.com. January 21, 2009. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
- ↑ "STEVE TYLER BIO". showbizltd.com. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
- ↑ "Actor Steve Tyler Joins Cast of THE THREE STOOGES Directed by the Farrelly Brothers". 24-7pressrelease.com. August 29, 2011. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
- ↑ "Steve Tyler - I am finally on a list to be proud of". powerupfilms.org. Retrieved March 31, 2014.