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Tyler Lepley Biography

Birth Name:Tyler Lepley

Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from Kutztown University with a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice
  • Quote: "(On his audition) "So my whole audition process took about 4 months․ In the past, I have been able to book a project usually within an audition, callback, and an additional producer's session; so about three meetings maximum․""
  • Quote: "(On the show) "I think these are real issues going on and that the audience will really be able to feel and understand this story to the point where they start looking at some of the things, people or situations in their life a little differently․""
  • Recognized for his role as Benny Young on "The Haves and the Have Nots․"
  • Started as a personal trainer following graduation, where he was noticed by a producer and received his first audition
  • Was a three sport star, basketball, track and football, at Central Bucks High School West
  • Was the starting running back for two seasons at Kutztown University

Awards

  • 2024Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated