Philip F. Tyler (15 January 1957[1] – 23 November 1988)[2] was an Irish actor and television presenter.[3][4]

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.[5]

Career

Tyler was known for his work as a presenter on the Irish children's television show Bosco.[6][7][8] He also featured in the 1980 BAC Films movie Criminal Conversation alongside Deirdre Donnelly, Peter Caffrey, and Glenroe's Emmet Bergin.[9]

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.[10]

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.[11][12][2]

Filmography

  • Bosco (1979-1982)[4][13][6] - presenter
  • Lug na Locha (1981)[14] - Lug
  • Thursday Play Date (1980) - Fergus
  • Criminal Conversation (1980)[9][15] - Lynch

References

  1. "Philip Frederick George Tyler". Ancestry.com.au. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
  2. 1 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. 1 2 Archives, RTÉ (5 July 2012). "RTÉ Archives". stillslibrary.rte.ie.
  5. "St. Benildus 50th Anniversary Yearbook by Niall Homan - Issuu".
  6. 1 2 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. 1 2 "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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