1962 – 2021

James Michael Tyler

American actor (1962-2021)

film actortelevision actor
Born
1962-05-28, Winona
Died
2021-10-24
Birthplace state
Mississippi

Biography

James Michael Tyler was an American actor best known for portraying Gunther on the NBC sitcom Friends. Prior to acting, he was an assistant film editor and production assistant. His early works included being the production assistant for Fat Man and Little Boy. He also portrayed Oscar Bevins in the 1997 thriller film Motel Blue.

Occupation

James Michael Tyler is recorded as a film actor and a television actor, born in Mississippi (1962–2021).

Connections to Mississippi

James Michael Tyler was born in Winona, Mississippi in 1962. Explore other notable figures from Mississippi, historic sites connected to this era, and the full colonial and statehood history of the state using the links below.

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Frequently asked about James Michael Tyler

Who was James Michael Tyler?
James Michael Tyler was American actor (1962-2021), born in Mississippi (1962 – 2021).
When and where was James Michael Tyler born?
James Michael Tyler was born on 1962-05-28 in Winona.
When did James Michael Tyler die?
James died on 2021-10-24.
What was James Michael Tyler known for?
James Michael Tyler is recorded as a film actor and a television actor.
Source

Biographical content adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Source: Wikipedia.

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