Tyler Kyte
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Jonathan Tyler "Ty" Kyte (born July 24, 1984; Lindsay
, Ontario
) is a Canadian actor and musician. He began his acting career with commercials and performing in the Musical Tommy in Toronto. Kyte was made famous amongst Canadian youth as a correspondent on the Canadian TV series Popular Mechanics for Kids
alongside fellow Canadians Elisha Cuthbert
, Vanessa Lengies
and Jay Baruchel
. He later appeared on the TV series Goosebumps
(1997) and Are You Afraid of the Dark?
(1999).
He appeared in the made for TV movie Prom Queen: The Marc Hall Story
in 2004, and had a recurring role on the Canadian drama
Instant Star
as Vincent Spiederman until 2008. In his free time, Tyler records songs and plays drums for the Toronto band Sweet Thing, and in 2006, released a five-song solo CD. He currently resides in Toronto, Ontario. Not only does Kyte have his own music career and role as a drummer in the infectious Sweet Thing but he also plays guitar, organ, and piano as well as providing backing vocals for friend Nick Rose's band, Nick Rose & the Magnolias, who released their debut EP on February 20, 2008 and their full length album in mid-2009; also takes part in the roots/folk group Blue Fox, and the zany, comedic duo "Painter" with Dave Reale. He attended I.E. Weldon Secondary School. In addition to Tyler's acting and musical abilities, he is also known for his work with special needs children and adults. Tyler has spent his entire life living with those who are mentally and physically challenged. Tyler's brother, Paul, has Down's Syndrome. Kyte says "I have grown up with many people who have disabilities. It is very important to me to keep in touch with my roots. Not only is it rewarding but it also helps me keep a little perspective."
, Bryan Adams
, Aerosmith
, and Blue Rodeo
. Kyte has released an EP, titled the Let's Talk EP. The EP has 5 original songs, written and performed by Tyler Kyte. Kyte played a rockstar on the show Instant Star
(for 4 seasons) where he was the guitarist for the backup band for Jude Harrison (Alexz Johnson
). In the show, he performs a different version of the song from his EP, "What You Need" (there are three versions: the original demo, the Let's Talk EP/Instant Star version, and the Talking Pictures version). The song is on the Songs From Instant Star Three soundtrack, along with two songs that were performed by Johnson on the show. Due to Johnson's management at the time, they were not put on the soundtrack. Instead, Kyte recorded the two songs and they were put on the soundtrack. The two songs are "Unraveling" and "Worth Waiting For". Tyler also performs a song, "Remind Yourself", on the fourth season of Instant Star
, which is featured on the soundtrack, Songs From Instant Star Four. As well as singing an acoustic cover of the Degrassi: the Next Generation theme during the ending credits of season 9 And 10
Tyler Kyte has a Myspace under the name of Painter, which features demos of him and friends in the studio, or at home in front of a microphone. Some of the demos are Soft Spoken (ft. Alexz Johnson
), Skips (ft. Alexz Johnson
), Hurt, Dill Lake Road, I Call My Cookie Becky, Way Old, Nick's In The Garden, Seeking Love, Yellow Toast, and Practical Vain Man.
Tyler's debut CD, Talking Pictures, is now available in stores throughout Canada. It was released in both the Canadian and American iTunes stores. Some of the songs from the Let's Talk EP have been remastered for the CD.
He is also currently playing in the band Blue Fox (with Nick Rose and Ryan O'Reilly), and in the band Sweet Thing
(with Owen Carrier, Nick Rose, Alex Winter, and Morgan Waters). He plays guitar, mandolin, and piano as well as providing backing vocals in Blue Fox and the drums for Sweet Thing.
(Lefthook Entertainment, 2006)
Sweet Thing EP (indie, 2006)
Don't Feel Cold (Questionable Records, 2006)
Songs From Instant Star Three (Orange Record Label, 2006–2007)
Blue Fox EP (Canterbury Music, 2007)
The Cloverhill EP (Rogue Studio, 2008)
Songs From Instant Star Four (Orange Record Label, 2008)
Talking Pictures (Orange Record Label, 2008)
Sweet Thing
(EMI Canada, 2010)
, Popular Mechanics for Kids
, Due South
, The Defenders: Payback, Are You Afraid of the Dark, Interstate 60
, Darcy's Wildlife, and more. Kyte's first role was in Goosebumps
' "Don't Go To Sleep" as Matt Amsterdam, a boy tired of being young who, after sleeping in his attic one night, wakes up in another dimension. In 1998 Kyte landed a role in the popular children's show replacing Jay Baruchel
, Popular Mechanics for Kids. The show ended, but is still shown on BBC Kids Canada. His costars included Elisha Cuthbert
and Vanessa Lengies
. His role in PMK landed him a nomination in 2001 at the Geminis, "Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series".
Tyler's roles on Popular Mechanics for Kids is now on DVD and can be purchased in movie stores across the country.
Lindsay, Ontario
Lindsay is a community of 19,361 people on the Scugog River in the Kawartha Lakes region of south-eastern Ontario, Canada. It is approximately west of Peterborough...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
) is a Canadian actor and musician. He began his acting career with commercials and performing in the Musical Tommy in Toronto. Kyte was made famous amongst Canadian youth as a correspondent on the Canadian TV series Popular Mechanics for Kids
Popular Mechanics for Kids
Popular Mechanics for Kids was a Canadian children's television series based on Popular Mechanics magazine. It was notable for starting the careers of both Elisha Cuthbert and Jay Baruchel. The show's purpose was to teach children how things work...
alongside fellow Canadians Elisha Cuthbert
Elisha Cuthbert
Elisha Ann Cuthbert is a Canadian film and television actress. Cuthbert is known as the former co-host of the Canadian children's television series Popular Mechanics for Kids. In 1998, she had her first film role in Airspeed. She followed this in 2003 with a role in Old School...
, Vanessa Lengies
Vanessa Lengies
Vanessa Lynne-Marie Lengies is a Canadian actress best known for starring in the drama American Dreams as Roxanne Bojarski...
and Jay Baruchel
Jay Baruchel
Jonathan Adam Saunders "Jay" Baruchel is a Canadian actor. He has had a successful career in comedy films, and has appeared in supporting roles in such box office successes as Million Dollar Baby, Knocked Up and Tropic Thunder, as well as starring in films like She's Out of My League, The Trotsky,...
. He later appeared on the TV series Goosebumps
Goosebumps (TV series)
Goosebumps is a Canadian children's horror anthology television series based on R. L. Stine's Goosebumps books.-Networks:...
(1997) and Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Are You Afraid of the Dark? may refer to:* Are You Afraid of the Dark?, a 1992 television series* Are You Afraid of the Dark? , a 2004 novel by Sidney Sheldon...
(1999).
He appeared in the made for TV movie Prom Queen: The Marc Hall Story
Prom Queen: The Marc Hall Story
Prom Queen: The Marc Hall Story is a Canadian television movie, which aired on CTV in 2004. The film is about Marc Hall, a gay Canadian teenager whose legal fight to bring a same-sex date to his Catholic high school prom made headlines in 2002.-Plot:...
in 2004, and had a recurring role on the Canadian drama
Drama
Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "action" , which is derived from "to do","to act" . The enactment of drama in theatre, performed by actors on a stage before an audience, presupposes collaborative modes of production and a...
Instant Star
Instant Star
Instant Star was a Canadian television program which aired from September 2004 to June 2008. The series starred Alexz Johnson as adolescent music competition winner Jude Harrison. The show chronicles Harrison's experience in the recording industry whilst focusing upon character development.Linda...
as Vincent Spiederman until 2008. In his free time, Tyler records songs and plays drums for the Toronto band Sweet Thing, and in 2006, released a five-song solo CD. He currently resides in Toronto, Ontario. Not only does Kyte have his own music career and role as a drummer in the infectious Sweet Thing but he also plays guitar, organ, and piano as well as providing backing vocals for friend Nick Rose's band, Nick Rose & the Magnolias, who released their debut EP on February 20, 2008 and their full length album in mid-2009; also takes part in the roots/folk group Blue Fox, and the zany, comedic duo "Painter" with Dave Reale. He attended I.E. Weldon Secondary School. In addition to Tyler's acting and musical abilities, he is also known for his work with special needs children and adults. Tyler has spent his entire life living with those who are mentally and physically challenged. Tyler's brother, Paul, has Down's Syndrome. Kyte says "I have grown up with many people who have disabilities. It is very important to me to keep in touch with my roots. Not only is it rewarding but it also helps me keep a little perspective."
Music
Tyler got into music at the age of 12 when he started playing guitar. His father is a musician. He lists his musical influences as Bruce SpringsteenBruce Springsteen
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen , nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter who records and tours with the E Street Band...
, Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams, is a Canadian rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, bassist, producer, actor and photographer. Adams has won dozens of awards and nominations, including 20 Juno Awards among 56 nominations. He has also received 15 Grammy Award nominations including a win for Best Song Written...
, Aerosmith
Aerosmith
Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many...
, and Blue Rodeo
Blue Rodeo
Blue Rodeo is a Canadian pop and country rock band, which was formed in 1984 in Toronto, Ontario. They have been signed with Warner Music Group since their debut album Outskirts in March 1987...
. Kyte has released an EP, titled the Let's Talk EP. The EP has 5 original songs, written and performed by Tyler Kyte. Kyte played a rockstar on the show Instant Star
Instant Star
Instant Star was a Canadian television program which aired from September 2004 to June 2008. The series starred Alexz Johnson as adolescent music competition winner Jude Harrison. The show chronicles Harrison's experience in the recording industry whilst focusing upon character development.Linda...
(for 4 seasons) where he was the guitarist for the backup band for Jude Harrison (Alexz Johnson
Alexz Johnson
Alexzandra Spencer "Alexz" Johnson is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. Her debut album Voodoo was independently released on March 30, 2010....
). In the show, he performs a different version of the song from his EP, "What You Need" (there are three versions: the original demo, the Let's Talk EP/Instant Star version, and the Talking Pictures version). The song is on the Songs From Instant Star Three soundtrack, along with two songs that were performed by Johnson on the show. Due to Johnson's management at the time, they were not put on the soundtrack. Instead, Kyte recorded the two songs and they were put on the soundtrack. The two songs are "Unraveling" and "Worth Waiting For". Tyler also performs a song, "Remind Yourself", on the fourth season of Instant Star
Instant Star
Instant Star was a Canadian television program which aired from September 2004 to June 2008. The series starred Alexz Johnson as adolescent music competition winner Jude Harrison. The show chronicles Harrison's experience in the recording industry whilst focusing upon character development.Linda...
, which is featured on the soundtrack, Songs From Instant Star Four. As well as singing an acoustic cover of the Degrassi: the Next Generation theme during the ending credits of season 9 And 10
Tyler Kyte has a Myspace under the name of Painter, which features demos of him and friends in the studio, or at home in front of a microphone. Some of the demos are Soft Spoken (ft. Alexz Johnson
Alexz Johnson
Alexzandra Spencer "Alexz" Johnson is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. Her debut album Voodoo was independently released on March 30, 2010....
), Skips (ft. Alexz Johnson
Alexz Johnson
Alexzandra Spencer "Alexz" Johnson is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. Her debut album Voodoo was independently released on March 30, 2010....
), Hurt, Dill Lake Road, I Call My Cookie Becky, Way Old, Nick's In The Garden, Seeking Love, Yellow Toast, and Practical Vain Man.
Tyler's debut CD, Talking Pictures, is now available in stores throughout Canada. It was released in both the Canadian and American iTunes stores. Some of the songs from the Let's Talk EP have been remastered for the CD.
He is also currently playing in the band Blue Fox (with Nick Rose and Ryan O'Reilly), and in the band Sweet Thing
Sweet Thing (band)
Sweet Thing are a Canadian pop rock band based in Toronto who have been signed to EMI Music Canada since 2008. They are best known for their singles "Dance Mother" and "Change of Seasons".- History :...
(with Owen Carrier, Nick Rose, Alex Winter, and Morgan Waters). He plays guitar, mandolin, and piano as well as providing backing vocals in Blue Fox and the drums for Sweet Thing.
Discography
Let's Talk EPLet's Talk EP
Debut EP from Canadian actor Tyler Kyte, available online at places such as iTunes and . CD cover simply says "Tyler Kyte" with his photo.-Track listing:#Let's Talk – 4:14#What You Need – 3:48...
(Lefthook Entertainment, 2006)
- This EP has 5 original songs, written and performed by Tyler Kyte.
Sweet Thing EP (indie, 2006)
- Kyte recorded drums on the 5 songs.
Don't Feel Cold (Questionable Records, 2006)
- Kyte cowrote and recorded 1 song ("Making You Happy") w/ Ryan O'Reilly.
Songs From Instant Star Three (Orange Record Label, 2006–2007)
- This soundtrack has 3 songs performed by Kyte, including a song from his EP "What You Need".
Blue Fox EP (Canterbury Music, 2007)
- Kyte cowrote and recorded backing vocals, guitar, and piano for these 5 songs.
The Cloverhill EP (Rogue Studio, 2008)
- EP by Nick Rose.
Songs From Instant Star Four (Orange Record Label, 2008)
- This soundtrack has 1 song ("Remind Yourself") performed by Kyte.
Talking Pictures (Orange Record Label, 2008)
- The debut solo album for Kyte, includes 10 tracks.
Sweet Thing
Sweet Thing (band)
Sweet Thing are a Canadian pop rock band based in Toronto who have been signed to EMI Music Canada since 2008. They are best known for their singles "Dance Mother" and "Change of Seasons".- History :...
(EMI Canada, 2010)
- Kyte cowrote 3 tracks and recorded drums and backing vocals
Young roles
Tyler Kyte played many roles during his younger years. Roles include GoosebumpsGoosebumps (TV series)
Goosebumps is a Canadian children's horror anthology television series based on R. L. Stine's Goosebumps books.-Networks:...
, Popular Mechanics for Kids
Popular Mechanics for Kids
Popular Mechanics for Kids was a Canadian children's television series based on Popular Mechanics magazine. It was notable for starting the careers of both Elisha Cuthbert and Jay Baruchel. The show's purpose was to teach children how things work...
, Due South
Due South
Due South is a Canadian crime drama series with elements of comedy. The series was created by Paul Haggis, produced by Alliance Communications, and stars Paul Gross, David Marciano, and latterly Callum Keith Rennie...
, The Defenders: Payback, Are You Afraid of the Dark, Interstate 60
Interstate 60
Interstate 60: Episodes of The Road is a 2002 metaphysical comedy/drama road film starring James Marsden, Gary Oldman, and Amy Smart, with cameos by Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Chris Cooper, and Kurt Russell. The film was written and directed by Bob Gale.- Plot :The movie begins with two men...
, Darcy's Wildlife, and more. Kyte's first role was in Goosebumps
Goosebumps (TV series)
Goosebumps is a Canadian children's horror anthology television series based on R. L. Stine's Goosebumps books.-Networks:...
' "Don't Go To Sleep" as Matt Amsterdam, a boy tired of being young who, after sleeping in his attic one night, wakes up in another dimension. In 1998 Kyte landed a role in the popular children's show replacing Jay Baruchel
Jay Baruchel
Jonathan Adam Saunders "Jay" Baruchel is a Canadian actor. He has had a successful career in comedy films, and has appeared in supporting roles in such box office successes as Million Dollar Baby, Knocked Up and Tropic Thunder, as well as starring in films like She's Out of My League, The Trotsky,...
, Popular Mechanics for Kids. The show ended, but is still shown on BBC Kids Canada. His costars included Elisha Cuthbert
Elisha Cuthbert
Elisha Ann Cuthbert is a Canadian film and television actress. Cuthbert is known as the former co-host of the Canadian children's television series Popular Mechanics for Kids. In 1998, she had her first film role in Airspeed. She followed this in 2003 with a role in Old School...
and Vanessa Lengies
Vanessa Lengies
Vanessa Lynne-Marie Lengies is a Canadian actress best known for starring in the drama American Dreams as Roxanne Bojarski...
. His role in PMK landed him a nomination in 2001 at the Geminis, "Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series".
Tyler's roles on Popular Mechanics for Kids is now on DVD and can be purchased in movie stores across the country.
Adult roles
In 2003 Tyler played Charles Smart in the movie The Elizabeth Smart Story. The movie is based on the true story of Elizabeth Smart's kidnapping. Later in 2004, Kyte took a role in a popular gay themed movie, Prom Queen: The Marc Hall Story. He played a minor part, but it was an effective part. Kyte played Murray, the friend of a gay teenager wanting to go to prom with his boyfriend. In 2006 Kyte played Charlie Walker, in the short film By Charlie Walker. The film portrayed the events of a boy becoming a man over the course of one day, after he discovers his mother having sexual intercourse with a man he never met before.Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Goosebumps (TV series) Goosebumps (TV series) Goosebumps is a Canadian children's horror anthology television series based on R. L. Stine's Goosebumps books.-Networks:... |
Matt Amsterdam | |
| 1998–2000 | Popular Mechanics for Kids Popular Mechanics for Kids Popular Mechanics for Kids was a Canadian children's television series based on Popular Mechanics magazine. It was notable for starting the careers of both Elisha Cuthbert and Jay Baruchel. The show's purpose was to teach children how things work... |
Himself | 1998–2000 |
| 1999 | Are You Afraid of the Dark? Are You Afraid of the Dark? Are You Afraid of the Dark? may refer to:* Are You Afraid of the Dark?, a 1992 television series* Are You Afraid of the Dark? , a 2004 novel by Sidney Sheldon... |
Alan | |
| 2001 | Interstate 60 (I-60) | Philip | Small Role |
| 2003 | The Elizabeth Smart Story | Charles Smart | AKA: Kidnapped: The Elizabeth Smart Story |
| 2004 | Darcy's Wild Life Darcy's Wild Life Darcy's Wild Life is an American-Canadian television series, filmed during 2004-2006, and broadcast on Discovery Kids and the Family Channel. The show revolves around Darcy Fields , the daughter of an eccentric actress who decides to move away from Malibu to raise her daughter in a more normal... |
Tyler | Guest Role |
| 2004 | White Out | Craig | |
| 2004 | Prom Queen: The Marc Hall Story Prom Queen: The Marc Hall Story Prom Queen: The Marc Hall Story is a Canadian television movie, which aired on CTV in 2004. The film is about Marc Hall, a gay Canadian teenager whose legal fight to bring a same-sex date to his Catholic high school prom made headlines in 2002.-Plot:... |
Murray | |
| 2004–2008 | Instant Star Instant Star Instant Star was a Canadian television program which aired from September 2004 to June 2008. The series starred Alexz Johnson as adolescent music competition winner Jude Harrison. The show chronicles Harrison's experience in the recording industry whilst focusing upon character development.Linda... |
Vincent Speiderman | Main Role |
| 2006 | By Charlie Walker | Charlie Walker | Lead Role |
| 2006 | The Morgan Waters Show The Morgan Waters Show The Morgan Waters Show is a six-minute sketch comedy show starring Morgan Waters, made by CBC Television for its afternoon youth programming lineup, next to the 3 minute Mr. Meaty and Yam Roll... |
Tyler the bear | Guest Role |
| 2006 | The Morgan Waters Show The Morgan Waters Show The Morgan Waters Show is a six-minute sketch comedy show starring Morgan Waters, made by CBC Television for its afternoon youth programming lineup, next to the 3 minute Mr. Meaty and Yam Roll... |
Bad News Bear | Guest Role |
| 2006 | The Morgan Waters Show The Morgan Waters Show The Morgan Waters Show is a six-minute sketch comedy show starring Morgan Waters, made by CBC Television for its afternoon youth programming lineup, next to the 3 minute Mr. Meaty and Yam Roll... |
Pickles and Chowmane guy | Guest Role |
| 2006 | Screwed Over | Himself | Guest Role |
| 2007 | Cock'd Gunns Cock'd Gunns Cock'd Gunns is a Canadian English language mockumentary television series originally produced for IFC and later broadcasting on Showcase. The series documents the members of fictional rock band, Cock'd Gunns, as they try to become the biggest band in the world... |
Jay T | Guest Role |
| 2008 | The Latest Buzz The Latest Buzz The Latest Buzz is a Canadian teen sitcom from Decode Entertainment aired on the Family Channel, the series ran from September 1, 2007 to April 19, 2010. This is Family Channel's first original multi-camera sitcom.... |
Brock Ravage | Guest Role |
| 2008 | Murdoch Mysteries Murdoch Mysteries Murdoch Mysteries is a Canadian drama television series that airs on Citytv, featuring Yannick Bisson as William Murdoch, a police detective working in Toronto, Ontario in the 1890s. The television series is based on the Detective Murdoch series of novels by Maureen Jennings. The fifth season was... |
Clyde Dunbar | Guest Role |
| 2010 | Degrassi: The Heat is On | Himself | Guest Role |
| 2011 | Alphas Alphas Alphas is an American science fiction dramatic television series created by Zak Penn and Michael Karnow. The series follows a group of people with superhuman abilities, known as "Alphas", as they work to prevent crimes committed by other Alphas.... |
busker on subway | Guest Role |
External links
- Tyler's Official Music Myspace
- http://tylerkyte.websitemaker.nl./kyte Tyler's first Dutch Fan-Site