James Michael Tyler Net Worth

James Michael Tyler was born in Winona, Mississippi on May 28, 1962. After his parents passed away when he was 11, he moved to Anderson, South Carolina to live with his sister. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Clemson University and a Masters of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Georgia. After moving to Los Angeles in 1988, he worked as a production assistant and assistant apprentice film editor. In his free time, Tyler enjoys playing the keyboard, tennis, golf, and jogging. He is also active in the Lili Claire Foundation and AIDS Project L.A charities. He currently resides in Hollywood.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor
Birth Day May 28, 1962
Birth Place  Winona, Mississippi, United States
Age 61 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Gemini
Occupation Actor
Years active 1994—present
Notable credit(s) Gunther in Friends
Home town Winona, Mississippi
Spouse(s) Barbara Chadsey (m. 1994; sep. 2003) (div. 2014)

💰 Net worth: $1.3 Million (2024)

James Michael Tyler, a renowned actor from the United States, is estimated to have a net worth of $1.3 million in 2024. Tyler gained significant recognition and popularity for his portrayal of the lovable character Gunther in the hit TV sitcom Friends. Through his exceptional acting skills and contributions to the entertainment industry, he has managed to accumulate a substantial fortune. With his notable work in the field of acting, it comes as no surprise that James Michael Tyler's net worth continues to grow steadily.

Biography/Timeline

1962

James Michael Tyler was born the youngest of five children on May 28, 1962 in Greenwood, Mississippi. He was named after his grandfather, James George Tyler. Tyler's hometown was Winona, Mississippi. When he was 10 years old his father died, and when he was 11 years old, his mother died. At age 12, Tyler moved to Anderson, South Carolina to live with his sister. He graduated from Anderson College (now Anderson University) with a two- year degree in 1982 and Clemson University with a degree in geology in 1984. During his time at Clemson, he was a member of a student theatre group, the Clemson Players. This experience sparked his interest in becoming an actor. He received his Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Georgia in 1987.

1988

In 1988 he moved to Los Angeles and became a production assistant for Fat Man and Little Boy and an assistant film Editor. He supports the Lili Claire Foundation and AIDS Project L.A charities. Tyler currently lives in Hollywood.

1994

From 1994 to 2004 James Michael Tyler played Gunther on the sitcom Friends. Gunther was a coffee shop worker at Central Perk who had unrequited love for Rachel Green, played by Jennifer Aniston. This led to a ten-year career with appearances in 148 of Friends' 236 episodes; he is the show's most-frequently-appearing guest star.

1995

Tyler married in 1995 to Barbara Chadsey. They separated in 2003, but Tyler only filed for divorce in 2014, citing "Irreconcilable differences".

2009

In honor of Friends' 15th anniversary in 2009, Tyler opened to the public a Central Perk replica in Carnaby Street, London, open for two weeks from September to October. He appeared in the unaired pilot satire sitcom Nobody's Watching, playing himself as a present from the studio executives on the set of Central Perk.

2014

In honor of Friends' 20th anniversary in 2014, Tyler made appearances at a Central Perk replica in SoHo.

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