| Intro | American actor | ||
| A.K.A. | Tyler Garcia Posey | ||
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Actor Musician Television actor Guitarist |
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| From | United States of America | ||
| Type |
Film, TV, Stage & Radio Music |
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| Gender | male | ||
| Birth | 18 October 1991, Santa Monica | ||
| Age: | 28 years | ||
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Tyler Garcia Posey (October 18, 1991) is an American actor, best known for his starring role on the MTV television series Teen Wolf (2011–present).
Early life
Posey was born in Santa Monica, California, son of actor/writer John Posey and the late Cyndi Terese Garcia. He grew up in Santa Clarita, California. His on-screen mother, actress Melissa Ponzio, said: “I had the pleasure to meet his mom and dad, and he is the perfect mix of the two.” Posey has two brothers. His mother, of Mexican descent, died of breast cancer in December 2014. Season 5 of Teen Wolf was dedicated to her memory.
Career
Posey has worked steadily in film and television. In February 2002, he appeared in the film Collateral Damage; in December of that year, he played Jennifer Lopez’s son in the romantic comedy Maid in Manhattan. He auditioned for the role of Jacob Black in the Twilight film series in 2007 but lost the role to friend Taylor Lautner. The two regularly went for the same roles as child actors.
That same year, Posey voiced a character in the pilot of the Disney original cartoon SheZow, which aired on May 4 as a part of the Shorty McShorts’ Shorts miniseries. In 2012, he co-starred with Twilight actor Booboo Stewart in the film White Frog. In 2011, Posey was cast in his breakout role as the lead in the MTV television series Teen Wolf, which is based on the 1985 film. Posey plays high school student Scott McCall, who is bitten by a werewolf and must keep this fact secret while protecting his loved ones from a host of supernatural threats and beings. In 2015, he also became a co-producer for the fifth season of Teen Wolf.
Other work
Posey also fronts and plays guitar in the band Disappearing Jamie, formerly known as Lost in Kostko. Their first performance was at The Roxy in Los Angeles in 2012.
Personal life
Posey was in a two-year relationship with Miley Cyrus when he was nine years old. He was engaged to his longtime girlfriend Seana Gorlick, whom he began dating when he was 12, but they called off their engagement in October 2014. Posey dated Bella Thorne for several months, between August 2016 and December 2016.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Collateral Damage | Mauro | |
| 2002 | Maid in Manhattan | Ty Ventura | |
| 2005 | Inside Out | Obert | |
| 2007 | Veritas, Prince of Truth | Mouse Gonzalez | |
| 2010 | Legendary | Billy Barrow | |
| 2012 | White Frog | Doug | |
| 2013 | Scary Movie 5 | David | |
| 2013 | Guy Code Honors | Himself | |
| 2014 | Taco Shop | Smokes | |
| 2016 | Yoga Hosers | Gordon Greenleaf |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Without a Trace | Robert | Episode: “Silent Partner” |
| 2001–04 | Doc | Raul Garcia | Main role; 86 episodes |
| 2005 | Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye | Danny Abbas | Episode: “Boy Meets World” |
| 2005 | Into the West | Abe Wheeler | Episode: “Dreams and Schemes” |
| 2006 | Smallville | Javier Ramirez | Episode: “Subterranean” |
| 2006–07 | Brothers & Sisters | Gabriel Whedon | 4 episodes |
| 2009 | Lincoln Heights | Andrew Ortega | Recurring role; 7 episodes |
| 2011–present | Teen Wolf | Scott McCall | Main role; 85 episodes Also producer and director |
| 2012 | Punk’d | Himself | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Workaholics | Billy Belk | Episode: “Fourth and Inches” |
| 2013 | The Exes | Eric | Episode: “The Hand That Robs the Cradle” |
| 2015 | Ridiculousness | Himself | Episode: “Tyler Posey” |
| 2016 | Lip Sync Battle | Himself | Episode: “Gigi Hadid vs. Tyler Posey” |
| 2016 | Elena of Avalor | Prince Alonso | Voice role; episode: “Prince Too Charming” |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | “Our Deal” | Lucky | Best Coast music video |
| 2015 | “Young & Stupid” | cameo | Travis Mills music video |
| 2015 | “Secrets” | cameo | State Champs music video |
| 2016 | “Colors” | “High School sweetheart” | Halsey music video |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Supporting Young Actor | Doc | Won |
| 2004 | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Supporting Young Actor | Nominated | ||
| 2005 | MovieGuide Awards | Most Inspiring Television Acting | Won | |
| 2011 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Summer TV Star: Male | Teen Wolf | Nominated |
| Choice TV: Breakout Star | Nominated | |||
| 2012 | Choice Summer TV Star: Male | Won | ||
| ALMA Award | Favorite TV Actor – Leading Role | Won | ||
| Imagen Awards | Best Actor/Television | Won | ||
| 2013 | Young Hollywood Awards | Best Ensemble (shared with Holland Roden, Crystal Reed, Dylan O’Brien and Tyler Hoechlin) | Won | |
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice Summer TV Star: Male | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi | Nominated | |
| Choice Summer TV Star: Male | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | Saturn Award | Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series | Nominated | |
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice Summer TV Star: Male | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | People’s Choice Awards | Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actor | Nominated |