Tyler Christopher Baker
Port Charles Presence
Nikolas Cassadine (July 15, 1996 to 1999; April 21, 2003 to Present)
Connor Bishop (October 26, 2004 to January 25, 2005)
At a Glance
Christopher grew up in Delaware, OH, the youngest of four children. Following graduation from high school, he attended Ohio Wesleyan University for two years before heading to California in hopes of pursuing an acting career. Although his initial effort proved to be a false start, he returned to Hollywood in 1995 and made the requisite rounds of auditions. His hard work and perseverance paid off, as he landed the part of Nikolas on General Hospital.
Christopher left GH in 1999 to pursue other projects and quickly landed a recurring role on the popular primetime series Charmed. This was followed by a contract role on The Pretender. Guest starring roles include Crossing Jordan, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Jag, Family Law, Boomtown, The Twilight Zone, Felicity and Angel, among others. In 2005, Christopher appeared in the Steven Spielberg-produced mini-series Into the West, where he starred as Jacob Wheeler, Jr.
Christopher has been recognized by his native community, receiving awards for Outstanding Performer in a Television Series in 1997 and 1998 from the First Americans in the Arts. He was also nominated in 2004 for a NAACP Image Award.
Christopher currently resides in Los Angeles, CA.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
Into the West
Jacob Wheeler Jr./Touch the Sky
2005
General Hospital
Connor Bishop
October 26, 2004 to January 25, 2005
Days of our Lives
Signore Christofero; "Soap Royalty / Princess Greta's Coronation" (episode # 1.8986)
February 6, 2001
The Pretender
Ethan Parker
2000
Angel
Bret Folger
2000
Charmed
Anton
2000
Family Law
Neil Lumston
2000
Search Party
1999
General Hospital
Nikolas Cassadine
1996 to 1999; Summer 2003 to Present
Acting Portfolio
FILM
Frogmen Operation Stormbringer
Rick
2002
Face the Music
Dan
2000
Out of the Black
Cole Malby
2000
Catfish in Black Bean Sauce
Michael
2000
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Younger Lead Actor (1998)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2005, 2006)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2008)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2004, 2005, 2006)
Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Male Newcomer (1997)
Soap Opera Update Award Best Male Newcomer (1997)
First Americans in the Arts Outstanding Performer in a Television Series (1997, 1998; for General Hospital)
First Americans in the Arts Outstanding Performer in a Television Series (2002; for The Pretender)
First Americans in the Arts Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Film (2002; for Catfish in Black Bean Sauce)
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Delaware, Ohio
DATE OF BIRTH: November 11, 1972
HEIGHT: 5'10"
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Brown
MARITAL STATUS: Married; Brienne Pedigo (September 27, 2008 to Present)
MARITAL STATUS: Married/Divorced; Eva Longoria (January 20, 2002 to January 19, 2005)
CHILDREN: Son, Greysun James Christopher [Oct 3, 2009; weighed 7lb. 11oz.]
News Archives
News Archive: Christopher passes on new GH contract. [Jun 29, 1999]
News Archive: Christopher to wed Y&R star Eva Longoria. [Feb 11, 2002]
News Archive: Scott out, Tyler Christopher back as Nikolas. [Mar 31, 2003]
News Archive: Christopher denies he's dating co-star. [Nov 14, 2005]
News Archive: Injury sidelines Christopher, GH to recast Nikolas. [Nov 14, 2005]
News Archive: Primetime project nixed, Christopher staying on GH. [May 17, 2006]
News Archive: Christopher signs new contract, but may leave GH anyway. [Jun 26, 2006]
News Archive: Tyler Christopher to appear on Are Your Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? [Oct 23, 2009]
