Tyler Hynes was born in Toronto, Canada, and is a multi-talented individual who has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry as an actor, director, producer, editor, and writer.
He began his professional career at the age of eight, starring in a 72-performance run of the musical stage production "A Christmas Carol" and later touring across Canada in the rock opera "Tommy," playing the role of 10-year-old Tommy.
After starting his career in theater, Hynes transitioned to television and film, appearing alongside notable actors such as Tim Roth, Andie MacDowell, James Franco, Sienna Miller, Henry Cavill, Elliot Page, Billy Bob Thornton, and more.
Hynes received nominations for "fan favorite" as a teenager, starring in the TV series "Tales from the Never Ending Story" as Atreyu and "Peter Benchley's Amazon" as "The Chosen One."
As an adult, he delivered award-nominated performances in Disney's "The Other Me" and "Terrorized by Teens: The Jonathan Wamback Story," which told the true story of a young man bullied and beaten, leading to permanent brain damage and gaining national media attention, sparking anti-bullying town halls and a TV blitz across Canada.
Hynes then further developed his acting craft as a regular on TV series "Saving Hope," "The Firm," critically acclaimed police drama "19-2," and Emmy-winning Lifetime series "Unreal." He also had guest roles on NCIS, Flashpoint, Rookie Blue, Transporter, Star Trek: Discovery, and others, some of which earned award recognition.
Recently, his standout performance as Sgt. Reece in the WWII feature "Recon" received critical acclaim, contrasting with his rise as one of Hallmark Channel's top leading men, bringing a unique and refreshing approach to the genre. He also appeared on Hulu's breakout comedy series "Letterkenny," playing the lovable Dierks, the antagonist to Jared Keeso, his friend and former co-star in 19-2.
Tyler Hynes has expanded into directing, writing, and producing, with short film credits including "Help Doug Recycle," a 40-minute documentary about a homeless man struggling with substance abuse while recycling to make ends meet, the dark coming-of-age drama "Firefly," and "AFK_," a proof-of-concept funded by BELL Media as part of a television pitch piece.
