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James Michael Tyler
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James Michael Tyler was an American television and film actor. He was born in Winona, Mississippi, on May 28, 1962. Tyler received his education at Clemson University, the University of Georgia, and Anderson University. His professional acting career began in 1994 and concluded in 2021.
Tyler died in Los Angeles on October 24, 2021. His death resulted from natural causes due to prostate cancer, a medical condition he had previously been diagnosed with.
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Film & TV
Winona, Mississippi, USA
James Michael Tyler (May 28, 1962 – October 24, 2021) was an American actor best known for his role as Gunther on the NBC sitcom Friends.
Known for
- Friends: The Reunion — Self2021
- Processing — Frank Brandt2020
- The Gesture and The Word — Gilbert2020
- Jason's Big Problem — Blane2011
- Episodes — James Michael Tyler2011
- Foreign Correspondents — Randy2001
- Scrubs — Therapist2001
- The Disturbance at Dinner — Wilson Pomade1998
- Motel Blue — Oscar Bevins1997
- Just Shoot Me! — Doctor1997
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Key facts
- Born
- ( 1962-05-28 ) May 28, 1962, Mississippi , U.S.
- Died
- October 24, 2021 (2021-10-24) (aged 59), Los Angeles , California, U.S.
- Occupation
- Actor
- Years active
- 1992–2021
- Notable credit
- Friends (1994–2004)
- Spouses
- Barbara Chadsey ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1995 , divorced ) Jennifer Carno ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 2017 )
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- James
- Family name
- Tyler
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Winona
- Place of death
- Los Angeles
- Occupation
- film actor
- Educated at
- Anderson University
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- date of birth
- 1962-05-28
- different from
- Michael James Tyler
- start of work period
- 1994-00-00
- medical condition
- prostate cancer
- end of work period
- 2021-00-00
- date of death
- 2021-10-24
- cause of death
- prostate cancer
- manner of death
- natural causes
- Commons category
- James Michael Tyler
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Encyclopedic overview
James Michael Tyler (May 28, 1962 – October 24, 2021) was an American actor best known for portraying Gunther on the NBC sitcom Friends. Prior to acting, he was an assistant film editor and production assistant. His early works included being the production assistant for Fat Man and Little Boy. He also portrayed Oscar Bevins in the 1997 thriller film Motel Blue.
Early life
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