Tyson Beckford
Biography
Tyson Craig Beckford, born on December 19, 1970, in the Bronx, New York, is an American male model and actor. He is the son of mother Hillary Dixon Hall. Recognized for his work in the entertainment industry, he is known as a Ralph Lauren model and has served as the host of the Bravo program Make Me a Supermodel. His acting career includes appearances in various films and television shows, with credits recognized in projects such as Zoolander, My Wife and Kids, and And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop. Throughout his career, he has accumulated numerous known acting credits across film and television.
Career overview
Tyson Craig Beckford is an American actor and male model who was born on December 19, 1970, in the Bronx, New York, USA. Known primarily as a Ralph Lauren model, Beckford has built a recognized career in the entertainment industry as both an actor and a television personality. In his television work, he serves as the host of the Bravo program Make Me a Supermodel.
Throughout his career in film and television, Beckford has accumulated numerous known credits in acting. His work includes appearances in various television shows and films, among them Zoolander, My Wife and Kids, and And You Don't Stop: Thirty Years of Hip-Hop. As a public figure, his background encompasses both modeling and screen performances, contributing to his status as a recognizable personality in American media.
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- Kings Court (2025) as Self
- In Vogue: The 90s (2024) as Self
- Invisible Beauty (2023) as Self
- The Celebrity Dating Game (2021) as Self
- Legendary (2020) as Self - Guest Judge
- Singleholic (2020) as Manuele
- Very Ralph (2019) as Self
- Match Game (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Chocolate City (2015) as Adrian
- Supermodel (2015) as Alex
- Addicted (2014) as Corey
- SWV Reunited (2014) as Self
- Steve Harvey (2012) as Self
- The Choice (2012) as Self
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Starz Inside: Fashion in Film (2008) as Self
- Bravo A-List Awards (2008)
- Make Me a Supermodel (2008) as Self - Host
- Hotel California (2008) as Al
- Hotel California (2008) Co-Producer
- Kings of the Evening (2008) as Homer Hobbs
- Drift - The Sideways Craze (2007) as Self
- Germany's Next Topmodel (2006) as Self - Guest Judge
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Contestant
- Into the Blue (2005) as Primo
- Britain's Next Top Model (2005) as Self - Judge
- Wait (2005) as Charles
- Diving Deeper 'Into the Blue' (2005) as Self
- Searching for Bobby D (2005) as Jerome
- My Coolest Years (2004) as Himself
- Britney Spears: Greatest Hits - My Prerogative (2004) as Self
- Gas (2004) as Karl
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- America's Next Top Model (2003) as Self - Guest
- Biker Boyz (2003) as Donny
- I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2003) as Self
- Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (2003)
- Half & Half (2002) as Sexy Guy
- Pandora's Box (2002) as Lance Racine
- My Wife and Kids (2001)
- Zoolander (2001) as Tyson Beckford
- On the Come Up at the Source Awards (2001) as Himself
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Chris Rock Show (1997) as Self
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self
- Today (1952) as Self