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Jonathan Tyler "Ty" Kyte (born July 24, 1984; Lindsay, Ontario) began his acting career as a correspondent on the Canadian TV series Popular Mechanics for Kids alongside fellow Canadians Elisha Cuthbert and Vanessa Lengies. He later appeared on the TV series Goosebumps (1997) and Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1999). He appeared in the made for TV movie Prom Queen: The Marc Hall Story in 2004, and had a recurring role on the Canadian drama Instant Star as Vincent Spiederman until 2008. In his free time, Tyler records songs and plays drums for the Toronto band Sweet Thing, and in 2006, released a five-song solo CD. He currently resides in Toronto, Ontario. Not only does Kyte have his own music career and role as a drummer in the infectious Sweet Thing but he also plays guitar, organ, and piano as well as providing backing vocals for friend Nick Rose's band, Nick Rose & the Magnolias, who released their debut EP on February 20, 2008 and their full length album in mid-2009; also takes part in the roots/folk group Blue Fox and the zany duo "Painter" with Dave Reale. In addition to Tyler's acting and musical abilities, he is also known for his work with special needs children and adults. Tyler has spent his entire life living with those who are mentally and physically challenged. Tyler's brother, Paul, who has Down Syndrome. Kyte says "I have grown up with many people who have disabilities. It is very important to me to keep in touch with my roots. Not only is it rewarding but it also helps me keep a little perspective." ^[1]

Music

Tyler got into music at the age of 12 when he started playing guitar. His father is a musician ^[1]. He lists his musical influences as Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams, Aerosmith, and Blue Rodeo. Kyte has released an EP, titled the Let's Talk EP. The EP has 5 original songs, written and performed by Tyler Kyte. Kyte played a rockstar on the show Instant Star (for 4 seasons) where he was the guitarist for the backup band for Jude Harrison (Alexz Johnson). In the show, he performs a different version of the song from his EP, "What You Need" (there are three versions: the Let's Talk EP version, the Instant Star version, and the Talking Pictures version). The song is on the Songs From Instant Star Three soundtrack, along with two songs that were performed by Johnson on the show. Due to Johnson's management at the time, they were not put on the soundtrack. Instead, Kyte recorded the two songs and they were put on the soundtrack. The two songs are "Unraveling" and "Worth Waiting For". Tyler also performs a song, "Remind Yourself", on the fourth season of Instant Star, which is featured on the soundtrack, Songs From Instant Star Four. As well as singing an acoustic cover of the Degrassi: the Next Generation theme during the ending credits of season 9.

Tyler Kyte has a myspace under the name of Painter, which features demos of him and friends in the studio, or at home in front of a microphone. Some of the demos are Soft Spoken (ft. Alexz Johnson), Skips (ft. Alexz Johnson), Hurt, Barcelona, Dill Lake Road, I Call My Cookie Becky, Way Old, My Dear, Nick's In The Garden, Seeking Love, Yellow Toast, and Practical Vain Man.

Tyler's debut CD, Talking Pictures, is now available in stores throughout Canada. It was released in both the Canadian and American iTunes stores. Some of the songs from the Let's Talk EP have been remastered for the CD.

This album has been long awaited by fans of Kyte. He is also currently playing in the band Blue Fox (with Nick Rose and Ryan O'Reilly), and in the band Sweet Thing (with Owen Carrier, Nick Rose, Alex Last, and Morgan Waters). He plays guitar, mandolin, and piano as well as providing backing vocals in Blue Fox and the drums for Sweet Thing.

Discography

Let's Talk EP (Lefthook Entertainment, 2006)

This EP has 5 original songs, written and performed by Tyler Kyte.

Sweet Thing EP (indie, 2006)

Kyte recorded drums on the 5 songs.

Don't Feel Cold (Questionable Records, 2006)

Kyte cowrote and recorded 1 song ("Making You Happy") w/ Ryan O'Reilly.

Songs From Instant Star Three (Orange Record Label, 2006-2007)

This soundtrack has 3 songs performed by Kyte, including a song from his EP "What You Need".

Blue Fox EP (Canterbury Music, 2007)

Kyte cowrote and recorded backing vocals, guitar, and piano for these 5 songs.

The Cloverhill EP (Rogue Studio, 2008)

Kyte recorded backing vocals, guitar, and piano for Nick Rose.

Songs From Instant Star Four (Orange Record Label, 2008)

This soundtrack has 1 song ("Remind Yourself") performed by Kyte.

Talking Pictures (Orange Record Label, 2008)

The debut solo album for Kyte, includes 10 tracks.

Oxbow Lake (2009)

Debut album for Nick Rose & his band.

Acting

Young Roles

Tyler Kyte played many roles during his younger years. Roles include Goosebumps, Popular Mechanics for Kids, Due South, The Defenders: Payback, Are You Afraid of the Dark, Interstate 60, Darcy's Wildlife, and more. Kyte's first role was in Goosebumps' "Don't Go To Sleep" as Matt Amsterdam, a boy tired of being young who, after sleeping in his attic one night, wakes up in another dimension. In 1998 Kyte landed a role in the popular children's show replacing Jay Baruchel, Popular Mechanics for Kids. The show ended, but is still shown on networks such as Discovery Kids Canada and BBC Kids. His costars included Elisha Cuthbert and Vanessa Lengies. His role in PMK landed him a nomination in 2001 at the Geminis, "Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series".

Tyler's roles on Popular Mechanics for Kids is now on DVD and can be purchased in movie stores across the country.

Adult Roles

In 2003 Tyler played Charles Smart in the movie The Elizabeth Smart Story. The movie is based on the true story of Elizabeth Smart's kidnapping. Later in 2004, Kyte took a role in a popular gay themed movie, Prom Queen: The Marc Hall Story. He played a minor part, but it was an effective part. Kyte played Murray, the friend of a gay teenager wanting to go to prom with his boyfriend. In 2006 Kyte played Charlie Walker, in the short film By Charlie Walker. The film portrayed the events of a boy becoming a man over the course of one day, after he discovers his mother having sexual intercourse with a man he never met before.

Credits

Television

External links

• Tyler Kyte at the Internet Movie Database
• Tyler's Official Music Myspace
• [1] Tyler's first Dutch Fan-Site

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