Tyson Beckford Biography
Tyson Beckford (born on December 19, 1970 in Bronx, New York) is an American supermodel and actor, the son of a Jamaican father and an African-American and Chinese-American mother.
Biography
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Tyson Beckford is known worldwide for his muscular physique, facial structure,
and tattoos; and also as the lead model for Ralph Lauren. He is also reported to
be one of the highest paid and richest male supermodels in the world.
In Tyson Beckford's early life, Beckford was a gang member and involved in crime
including the sale and distribution of illegal narcotics. In 1991, he was
recruited to hip hop magazine The Source by a talent scout who had come across
him by chance in a New York park. In 1993, Beckford was recruited by Ralph
Lauren as the front model for the company's Polo line of male sportswear.
Beckford's fame continued to rise, and he was named "Man of the Year" in 1995 by
VH1, as well as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World by People
magazine.
Film List
- Boricua's Bond (2000)
- Zoolander (2001)
- Shottas (2002)
- Pandora's Box (2002)
- Gully (2002)
- Biker Boyz (2003)
- Searching for Bobby D (2004)
- Gas (2004)
- Into the blue (2005)
- Dream Street (in production)
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