Philip F. Tyler

Philip F. Tyler (15 January 1957^[1] – 23 November 1988)^[2] was an Irish actor and television presenter.^[3][4]

Background

Tyler, who was born in Dublin, attended St Benildus College, where he starred in the school's first stage play. He completed his Leaving Certificate in 1974.^[5]

Career

Tyler was known for his work as a presenter on the Irish children's television show Bosco.^[6][7][8] He also featured in the 1980 BAC Films movie Criminal Conversation alongside Deirdre Donnelly, Peter Caffrey, and Glenroe's Emmet Bergin.^[9]

Tyler was active in the Hirschfeld Centre, Dublin's first LGBT community centre. He was involved in theatre shows with prominent gay rights activists such as David Norris and Tonie Walsh.^[10]

Personal life

Tyler died suddenly in London, England, on 23 November 1988. He was 31 years old. He was cremated in London on 29 November 1988.^[11][12][2]

Filmography

• Bosco (1979-1982)^[4][13][6] - presenter
• Lug na Locha (1981)^[14] - Lug
• Thursday Play Date (1980) - Fergus
• Criminal Conversation (1980)^[9][15] - Lynch