In this episode, Black Hollywood Live hosts Jessica King, Nick Perdue and Megan Thomas interview special guest Tyler Lepley. Tyler Lepley grew up as an only child in a rough neighborhood in Philadelphia. Having participated in athletics from a young age, Tyler was a three-sport star at Central Bucks High School West, competing in basketball, track and football. Tyler also played collegiate football at Kutztown University, where he was a starting running back for two years. He graduated from Kutztown with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice.
Upon graduation, he moved to Los Angeles, unsure of what lay ahead but wanting a change and on a quest for more. He began a career in personal training. One day, he was approached by a producer who loved his look and personality and thought he could be right for a role in an upcoming film. Tyler auditioned for the part and booked his first role in an independent feature.
After that, his passion for acting began to flourish. He
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