Sam Tyler
Fictional character from Life on Mars / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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DCI/DI Sam Tyler is a fictional character in BBC One's science fiction/police procedural drama, Life on Mars.
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Sam Tyler | |
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Life on Mars character | |
First appearance | Life on Mars: Episode 1, series 1 |
Last appearance | Life on Mars: Episode 8, series 2 |
Portrayed by | John Simm (UK version) Jason O'Mara (US version) |
In-universe information | |
Title | Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) (2006) Detective Inspector (DI) (1973) |
Occupation | Police Officer Greater Manchester Police (2006) Manchester and Salford Police (1973) |
Family | Vic Tyler (father) Ruth Tyler (mother) |
Spouse | Annie Cartwright (married after series events) |
Relatives | Heather (aunt) |
Nationality | British |
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In the original British version of Life on Mars, Tyler is played by John Simm and in the American version he is played by Jason O'Mara.