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Tyra Banks


Tyra Banks was born on December 4, 1973 in Los Angeles, California, USA as Tyra Lynne Banks. She is a producer and writer, known for The Tyra Banks Show (2005), Tropic Thunder (2008) and America's Next Top Model (2003). See full bio »

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Known For

The Tyra Banks Show
(2005-2011)
Tropic Thunder
Tropic Thunder Herself - The Tyra Banks Show
(2008)
America's Next Top Model
(2003-2017)
Mr. Woodcock
Mr. Woodcock Thanks
(2007)

Filmography

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  Life-Size 2 (TV Movie) (executive producer) (announced)
  America's Next Top Model (TV Series) (executive producer - 252 episodes, 2003 - 2015) (associate show producer - 1 episode, 2006)
- Finale Part 2: America's Next Top Model Is... (2015) ... (executive producer)
- The Guy Who Was a Momma's Boy (2015) ... (executive producer)
- The Girl Who Took a Shot in the Dark (2015) ... (executive producer)
- The Guy Who Closed the Deal in Vegas (2015) ... (executive producer)
- And Then That Happened (2015) ... (executive producer)
 2015 FabLife (TV Series) (executive producer - 1 episode)
 2011 Danmarks næste topmodel (TV Series) (series producer - 1 episode)
- Episode #2.7 (2011) ... (series producer)
 2009-2010 True Beauty (TV Series) (executive producer - 4 episodes)
- The Stealing Challenge (2010) ... (executive producer)
- Finale (2009) ... (executive producer)
- Natural Beauty (2009) ... (executive producer)
- The Science of Beauty (2009) ... (executive producer)
 2008-2010 The Tyra Banks Show (TV Series) (executive producer - 155 episodes)
- Out of This World Advice (2010) ... (executive producer)
- Episode dated 17 May 2010 (2010) ... (executive producer)
- Twins (2010) ... (executive producer)
- Episode dated 13 May 2010 (2010) ... (executive producer)
- Episode dated 12 May 2010 (2010) ... (executive producer)
 2008-2009 Stylista (TV Series) (executive producer - 8 episodes)
- Episode #1.8 (2009) ... (executive producer)
- The Right Fit (2008) ... (executive producer)
- Model Behavior (2008) ... (executive producer)
- It's All About Who you Know (2008) ... (executive producer)
- Shop it Like it's Hot (2008) ... (executive producer)
 2008 The Clique (Video) (executive producer)
 2008 Australia's Next Top Model (TV Series) (co-producer - 1 episode)
- Are You Model Material? (2008) ... (co-producer)
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Show Show Actress (28 credits)
Show Show Soundtrack (1 credit)
Show Show Thanks (2 credits)
Show Show Self (166 credits)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Print ad for Cover Girl (1993) See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie | 1 Print Biography | 1 Portrayal | 10 Interviews | 22 Articles | 67 Pictorials | 44 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

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Alternate Names:

Tayra Benks | Tyra

Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I'm a perfectionist. Sometimes I have to remind myself that it's OK if there are flaws here and there. See more »

Trivia:

Has ended her four-year relationship with banker John Utendahl [December 13, 2011]. See more »

Trademark:

The catchphrase - "art of smiling with your eyes" See more »

Nickname:

BBQ See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius

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