Tyler Christopher Baker known professionally as Tyler Christopher, was an American actor.
He is best known for playing “Nikolas Cassadine” and “Connor Bishop” on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital.
Who was Tyler Christopher?
Tyler Christopher was born in Joliet, Illinois on November 11, 1972, to Jim and Jimi-Ann Baker and grew up in Delaware, Ohio, the youngest of four children.
The family moved to Ohio after he was born, and Tyler spent the early years of his life in Delaware, Ohio.
Although he was interested in extracurricular activities as a child, acting was not one of his early interests.
During most of his school life, he played sports and wanted to make a career in the same field. Over time, his interests shifted.
Soon, he found himself getting more inclined toward acting. He participated in several plays in his high-school years.
After graduating high school, he attended ‘Ohio Wesleyan University’ and gained his bachelor’s degree.
Following this, he moved to Los Angeles, to pursue his passion. Back then, he had no contacts in the industry.
In his early struggling years, he waited tables and did odd jobs to make ends meet.
In 1993, Tyler auditioned for a small role in the daytime soap opera ‘General Hospital’ but could not get the role.
He appeared in several other auditions but was unsuccessful in bagging any major role. Following this failure, he returned to Ohio.
However, he could not stay away from Hollywood for too long and moved back again in 1995.
His luck was strong this time around, and he auditioned for a role in ‘General Hospital’ yet again. Soon, he bagged the role of ‘Nikolas Cassadine.’
Tyler Christopher had a long and successful career in television, especially in soap operas. Here are some of his career begining and highlights:
He started his acting career in 1993, when he auditioned for the role of Stone Cates on General Hospital, but did not get the part.
He got his breakthrough role in 1996, when he was cast as Nikolas Cassadine, a prince of a fictional island, on General Hospital.
He played this role for 20 years, with some breaks in between, and won an Emmy Award for it in 2016.
He also played Connor Bishop, a look-alike of Nikolas, on General Hospital from 2004 to 2005.
He left General Hospital in 2011 to star as Dan Whitehorse, a police officer and love interest of one of the main characters, on The Lying Game, a teen drama series on ABC Family. He stayed on this show until 2013.
He joined Days of Our Lives in 2017 as Stefan DiMera, the son of two notorious villains.
He received another Emmy nomination for this role in 2018. He left the show in 2019 and was replaced by another actor.
He also made guest appearances on several primetime shows such as The Twilight Zone, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Charmed, Angel, and The Pretender.
On October 31, 2023, Christopher died in San Diego, at the age of 50.
Tyler Christopher Parents
Tyler Christopher’s parents were Jim and Jimi-Ann Baker. He was the youngest of four children.
He was born in Joliet, Illinois on November 11, 1972, and grew up in Delaware, Ohio.
His parents believed they had Native American heritage, but a DNA test showed no Native American ancestry.
Tyler Christopher Siblings
Tyler Christopher had three siblings: two sisters and one brother. Their names are Susan, Jessica, and Brandon.
Susan was his legal guardian for 20 months after he suffered a head injury in 2019.
He claimed that she misused his finances during that time.
Jessica and Brandon are not much known in the public eye. Tyler was the youngest of the four children.
Tyler Christopher Family
Tyler Christopher had a family that consisted of his parents, siblings, wives, and children. Here is a list of his family members and their relationships to him:
Jim and Jimi-Ann Baker: His parents who raised him in Ohio.
Susan, Jessica, and Brandon: His siblings who supported him throughout his life.
Eva Longoria: His first wife who was a famous actress. They married in 2002 and divorced in 2004.
Brienne Pedigo: His second wife who was a sports reporter. They married in 2008 and had two children, Greysun and Boheme. They reportedly divorced in 2021.
Greysun James Christopher: His son who was born in 2009. He was an aspiring actor who starred in a school play.
Boheme Christopher: His daughter who was born in 2015. She was a cheerful and adorable girl who loved her father.
How did Tyler Christopher die?
Tyler Christopher died on October 31, 2023 at the age of 50 in his San Diego apartment.
His former co-star Maurice Benard said that his cause of death was related to a sudden heart issue.
Benard announced the news on Instagram Tuesday evening, writing, “Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment.”
He continued, “Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him.”
Benard noted that “Tyler was an advocate for better mental health and substance use treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol.”
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