Tyler Dean Flores

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 in hopes of supporting his family eventually turned into an illustrious acting career. When the opportunity to self-tape for Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises” came up, Tyler and his acting coach filmed in a Harlem hallway. The raw footage immediately impressed producers, and Tyler booked the role of Mark just days after his eighth-grade graduation.

From his debut role in Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises” to portraying the true story of a young Miami-based artist killed by police in “Reefa,” Puerto Rican-American actor Tyler Dean Flores has proved that from blockbuster hits to gritty indie darlings, he can do it all.

This past year, Tyler led Netflix’s newest comedy series “NEON,” where he plays an aspiring Reggaeton artist named “Santi” who moves with his best friends from their small hometown in Florida to Miami in hopes of making it big in the world of Reggaeton. Tyler also starred as “Miguel” in Hulu’s coming-of-age comedy “Miguel Wants To Fight.””

Tyler’s film and television credits extend to Marvel’s “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” Netflix’s award-winning series “When They See Us,” and the 2021 Mob drama “The Birthday Cake,” featuring Ewan McGregor, to name a few.

With Complex naming Tyler one of the Top 20 Latino actors in Hollywood changing the game, he’s definitely one to keep your eye on.

When he isn’t on set, Tyler can be found biking around the city, delving into various other forms of creative expression including music, art, writing, DJ’ing, or probably just enjoying a sandwich at the bodega with his friends.