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Profile of Tyson Beckford on Famous Like Me

 
Name: Tyson Beckford  
   
Also Know As:
   
Date of Birth: 19th December 1970
   
Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York, USA
   
Profession: Actor
 
 
From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia
Tyson Beckford

Tyson Craig Beckford (born December 19, 1971 in Bronx, New York) is an American supermodel and actor, the son of a Jamaican father and a Chinese-American mother. He is known worldwide for his muscular physique, facial structure, and tattoos; and also as the lead model for Calvin Klein apparel.

In his early life, Beckford was a gang member and involved in crime including the sale and distribution of illegal narcotics. In 1991, he was recruited to hip hop magazine The Source by a talent scout who had come across him by chance in a New York park. In 1993, Beckford was recruited by Ralph Lauren as the front model for the company's Polo line of male sportswear. Beckford's fame continued to rise, and he was named "Man of the Year" in 1995 by VH1, as well as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World by People magazine.

Beckford continues to pursue his modelling career whilst also exploring possible alternatives in film acting.

Filmography

  • Boricua's Bond (2000)
  • Zoolander (2001)
  • Shottas (2002)
  • Pandora's Box (2002)
  • Gully (2002)
  • Biker Boyz (2003)
  • Searching for Bobby D (2004)
  • Gas (2004)
  • Dream Street (in production)

External link

Tyson Beckford
  • Tyson Beckford @ Perfectpeople.net features copyrighted photographs of Tyson Beckford.


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