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Irish actor

Philip F. Tyler (15 January 1957 – 23 November 1988) was an Irish actor and television presenter.

Background

Tyler, who was born in Dublin, attended St Benildus College, where he starred in the school's first stage play. He completed his Leaving Certificate in 1974.

Career

Tyler was known for his work as a presenter on the Irish children's television show Bosco. He also featured in the 1980 BAC Films movie Criminal Conversation alongside Deirdre Donnelly, Peter Caffrey, and Glenroe's Emmet Bergin.

Tyler was active in the Hirschfeld Centre, Dublin's first LGBT community centre. He was involved in theatre shows with prominent gay rights activists such as David Norris and Tonie Walsh.

Personal life

Tyler died suddenly in London, England, on 23 November 1988. He was 31 years old. He was cremated in London on 29 November 1988.

Filmography

  • Bosco (1979-1982) - presenter
  • Lug na Locha (1981) - Lug
  • Thursday Play Date (1980) - Fergus
  • Criminal Conversation (1980) - Lynch

References

  1. "Philip Frederick George Tyler". Ancestry.com.au. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Philip Tyler: an appreciation". The Irish Times. Dublin. 5 December 1988. p. 13. ISSN 0791-5144. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  3. "Philip F. Tyler". IMDb.
  4. ^ Archives, RTÉ (5 July 2012). "RTÉ Archives". stillslibrary.rte.ie.
  5. "St. Benildus 50th Anniversary Yearbook by Niall Homan - Issuu". 27 May 2017.
  6. ^ Archives, RTÉ (5 July 2012). "RTÉ Archives". stillslibrary.rte.ie.
  7. Mullally, Una. "Index: Excellent food for thought on Daniel Glover's 'Atlanta' and in Dublin's Eatyard". The Irish Times.
  8. "Bosco (TV Series)". Radio Times.
  9. ^ "Irish Film & TV Research Online - Trinity College Dublin". www.tcd.ie.
  10. Norris, David (11 October 2012). A Kick Against the Pricks: The Autobiography. Transworld. ISBN 9781448110612.
  11. "Philip F. Tyler". IMDb.
  12. "Register". The Irish Times. Dublin. 26 November 1988. ISSN 0791-5144.
  13. "Episode dated 1 January 1982". 1 January 1982 – via IMDb.
  14. "Lug Na Locha". RTÉ.ie.
  15. "Criminal Conversation". 12 October 1980 – via IMDb.

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