about me
​Tyson Taylor is a versatile, American-born actor, musician, and multilingual performer with a prolific career spanning theatre, film, and television. A member of the International Thespian Society since 1995, Tyson brings a "well-rounded" professional foundation rooted in Los Angeles training and international academic excellence. With a Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy and a Bachelor of Science in Global Business Management, he offers a sophisticated, worldly depth to his craft, making him uniquely suited for complex, high-status, and international roles.

ask me for
You should definitely contact Tyson for:
​Principal & Featured Acting Roles: In film, television, and high-end commercials.
​Multilingual Productions: Native American-English speaker with professional fluency in Dutch and a global perspective.
​Music & Musical Theatre: Professional-grade singing (Opera, Jazz, Gospel) and multi-instrumental performance.
​Voice-Over & Improv: Expertly trained in character voices, narration, and reacting in the moment.

remarks
Tyson is a true "triple threat" whose unique qualities include:
​Improvisational Excellence: Proven ability to "live in the moment" on camera, handling improvised dialogue and action under the direction of elite filmmakers.
​Vocal & Musical Range: Trained in diverse musical styles from a young age through university, with experience in bands, orchestras, and choirs.
​Intellectual Versatility: His background as a chef, entrepreneur, translator, and diplomat allows him to inhabit professional and "specialist" roles with authentic authority.
​Movement: A trained dancer and musician with high physical awareness on set.

trackrecord
Tyson’s 2026/2027 slate features collaborations with the industry's most respected directors and production houses:
​Feature Films: Downtown (dir. Michiel van Erp), Laatbloeier (dir. Jelle de Jonge), and Honolulu King (dir. Ivo van Aart).
​Television Series: The high-stakes thriller De Prijs (dir. Frank Ketelaar), the Amazon Prime/BNNVARA tech-drama De Machine, and the Máxima spin-off Mabel en Margarita (Videoland).
​Theatre & Music: Former member of the internationally acclaimed The Young Americans; notable stage roles include the Doctor in Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

awards
​Member of the International Thespian Society (since 1995): A lifelong honorary designation for excellence in high school and collegiate theatre. ​

The Young Americans Alumni: Member of the world-renowned performance group known for elite-level training and global tours. ​
Beverly Hills Studios Alumni, Completed tv, commercial and dramatic acting in 1998.

Academic Success: Achievement of a Master's degree in International Relations & Diplomacy in 2013, Achievement of a Bachelor of Science degree in Global Business Management in 2011.
Achievement of a High School Diploma with a focus on the Biological science, acting, vocal and instrumental music, English, writing, literature, and foreign languages in 1997.

Theater: Landed rolls in professional professional, university, high school, and elementary school.
Music: Rewarded Division II (Excellent) rating in the SEIBA Solo and Ensemble Festival in 1991, 1992, and 1993; Rewarded Division II (Excellent) rating for performance on trombone in the IHSMA State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival in 1994.
1st Chair 2nd trombone in band and orchestra from 1991-1994; principal bassoonist WHS orchestra 1995-1997, principle bassoonist WHS band in 1996-1997; principal bassoonist in SAU Symphony Orchestra from 2001-2003, principal trombonist SAU Symphony Orchestra 2003;

Industry Surge: Success in securing roles in six major Dutch/International productions within a single production cycle, working toward a full-time transition into professional acting in ​2026.

equipment
​Recording Capabilities: Access to professional-grade audio equipment for high-quality voice-over auditions and musical demos.
​Musical Instruments: A collection of instruments for use in performance roles including trombone, clarinet, fife, guitar (play others).
​Culinary Expertise: Professional chef skills and equipment, valuable for authentic "industry-specific" roles or consulting on-set.