Tyler Gene

Tyler Gene Whisnant grew up in the Raleigh-Durham metropolitan area of North Carolina. After working with a stage crew for a show (to get out of class) in the 8th grade, Tyler convinced himself he could do just as good, if not better, than the cast he was watching. Discovering his passion, Tyler went on to star or play a supporting role during all four years of his high school musicals, including Beauty and the Beast, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The King and I, as well as Grease. This is when he also gained his first experience on professional sets for the films Safe Haven and We're the Millers. At East Carolina University Tyler took classes in acting and appeared in three shows of The Nutcracker, benefiting The Children's Miracle Network. Shortly after graduating from college, Tyler booked stand-in and photo double opportunities on Reprisal, Halloween Kills, Outer Banks and The Eyes of Tammie Faye, while starring in numerous short films.