Tyler Dean Flores

From his debut role in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises," to portraying the true story of a young Miami-based artist killed by police, Puerto Rican-American actor Tyler Dean Flores has proved that from blockbuster hits to gritty indie darlings, he can do it all. This year, Tyler will star as Israel "Reefa" Hernandez in Vertical Entertainment's upcoming drama "Reefa." Inspired by a true story, the film follows the 18-year-old Colombian immigrant and artist during his last summer in Miami, before tragically being murdered by Miami Beach cops in 2013. His infamous story left the local community outraged, and the country reeling from another case of police brutality. The film is set to release in theaters and digital on Friday, April 16, 2021 and streaming on HBO Max in the coming months. Additional film credits for Tyler include the 2019 drama "Already Gone," executive produced by Keanu Reeves, the upcoming mob-drama "The Birthday Cake," with Ewan McGregor ("Doctor Sleep") and upcoming slasher "18 & Over" with Ashley Benson ("Spring Breakers.") On the television front, Tyler can currently be seen in Marvel's newest series "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier." The six-episode miniseries, which stars Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes) and Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson) as a mismatched duo who team up for a global adventure, continues to follow the intricate world of the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe). The series first premiered on March 19, 2021, on Disney+ and continues to release new episodes weekly. Additional television credits for Tyler include Netflix's award-winning series "When They See Us," and NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." Born and raised in Harlem, New York, Tyler discovered his passion for acting at an early age. What began as a modeling career as a pre-teen for hopes of supporting his family eventually turned into an illustrious acting career. When the opportunity to self-tape for Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises" came up, Tyler and his acting coach filmed against a Harlem hallway. The raw footage immediately impressed producers and Tyler went on to book the role of Mark just days after his eighth grade graduation. Following the film's debut, Tyler spent some time away from the industry, before deciding to pursue acting full time again in 2016. When he isn't on set, Tyler can be found biking around the city, making music for fun, practicing his Spanish, or eating a sandwich at the corner store with his friends. He currently resides in Harlem, New York.