- Attended an all boys catholic high school [Trinity High School 2004-2008].
- Graduated from the University of Kentucky with a bachelors degree in Interstrategic Communications [2013].
- Almost dropped out of college when he was offered a modeling contract to an agent in Los Angeles, but decided to stay and finish school among his Grandmother's wishes (2010).
- Favorite television series growing up was the HBO series Entourage.
- Auditioned for James Franco's most recent production The Sound and Fury to play the role of Versh. (2013).
- Was considered for the role of Jesse in the 5th season of the Vampire Diaries, but the role later went to Kendrick Sampson (2013).
- Some of his favorite films include The Hunger Games, Remember the Titans, Silver Linings Playbook, Inception and Mud.
- His favorite actors growing up were Leonardo DiCaprio, Matthew McConaugey and Denzel Washington.
- Is sponsored by a workout system that began in Louisville, Kentucky known as Bandit Body Products.
- After Tyler's mother died in 2004 of pancreatic cancer he was raised by his Grandmother Sallie Dunn who he considers his hero.
- Made his speaking debut in Nashville, Tennessee for a 'Bluecross Blueshield' commercial that aired during the CMA Awards (2013).
- Is a fan of the University of Kentucky basketball.
- Began his career as a model (2010).
- His first agent was Chris Kauffman who also represented Jennifer Lawrence.
- Auditioned to play the first and second lead as Ice Cube and Dr. Dre in the upcoming pre-production film Straight Outta Compton (2014).
- Was discovered by a photographer in 2010, which led to him landing an agent.
- Known to his friends as "T-Tott".
- Is a fan of country music where his favorite artists include; Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean.
- Is a part-time volunteer at the Nashville Rescue Mission where he one day plans to be an activist.
- Auditioned for the role of "Joshua Payton" in 'Triple Nine' to play alongside Woody Harrelson, Aaron Paul, Gal Gadot, Kate Winslet, Anthony Mackie, Chiwetel Ejiotor and Casey Affleck.
- Has worked as a model for Polo Ralph Lauren, J Crew and Abercrombie & Fitch.
- Was offered to be Michael B Jordan's stand-in for 'Fantastic Four' as "Johnny Storm" but had to turn it down due to scheduling conflicts (2014).
- His favorite song is "Hands in the Air" by Miley Cyrus.
- Made his national debut for Toyota's national commercial [September 2014].
- Began filming for Driver And The Beautiful Highway [June 2015].
- Made an appearance as a Co-Star on the Discovery Network's 'Homicide Hunter' as "Marshall Hurd" [July 2015].
- Made an appearance as a Co-Star on Identification Discovery's 'Homicide Hunter' [July 2015].
- Made an appearance as a Co-Star on ABC 'Nashville' [October 2015].
- Cast as "Ben Allen" in 'Too Far' [August 2016].
- Begins filming for Conduit in February 2017.
- Was considered for the role of Joshua Coleman in Hidden Figures. The role later went to Jaiden Kaine.
- Is the CEO and founder of his production company Dyna Stee N' Tee in Los Angeles, California (2019).
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