Real Name/Full Name | Tyson Beckford |
Nick Name/Celebrated Name: | Tyson Beckford |
Birth Place: | Rochester, New York |
Date Of Birth/Birthday: | December 19, 1970 |
Age/How Old: | 53 years old |
Height/How Tall: | In Centimetres – 183 cm In Feet and Inches – 6′ 0″ |
Weight: | In Kilograms – 88 Kg In Pounds – 194 lbs |
Eye Color: | Brown |
Hair Color: | Black |
Parents Name: | Father – Lloyd Beckford Mother – Hillary Dixon Hall |
Siblings: | Shanique Beckford |
School: | Pittsford Mendon High School and Bay Trail Middle School |
College: | N/A |
Religion: | Christianity |
Nationality: | American |
Zodiac Sign: | Sagittarius |
Gender: | Male |
Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
Marital Status: | Divorced |
Girlfriend: | N/A |
Wife/Spouse Name: | Berniece Julien (m.2007 – d.2009) |
Kids/Children Name: | Jordan Beckford |
Profession: | American model and actor |
Net Worth: | $10 million |
Last Updated: | October 2024 |
It is always important to do what we feel is worth doing no matter what it will cost us. Sometimes, we might not be sure of which career path we want to walk in. many times, when that happens, we end up confused and disoriented, but with the right focus, we will be able to achieve our goals.
For Tyson Beckford, he chose modeling although he knew it was not an easy job and especially for a man. Tyson did not only venture into modeling, but he has also ventured in the film industry and is a great actor. He is also a host of the two seasons of Make Me a Supermodel. Today, Tyson is celebrated as one of the most successful and reputable black male supermodel who has achieved fame just like many other female models.
Well, how well do you know about Tyson Beckford? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Tyson Beckford’s net worth in 2024, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Tyson Beckford to date.
Biography and Early Life
It was on the 19th of December in 1970 when Tyson Beckford was born in Rochester, New York in the United States of America. He is the son of Hillary Dixon Hall who is an Afro-Jamaican mother and her Panamanian husband Lloyd Beckford who is both Chinese-Jamaican and Afro-Jamaican. Tyson is not the only child of Hillary and Lloyd as he has a sister named Shanique Beckford. Although Tyson was born in the United States, his mother took them back to Jamaica and they resided there until Tyson was 7 years old. They then went back to Rochester, New York.
Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement
So, how old is Tyson Beckford in 2024 and what is his height and weight? Well, Tyson Beckford’s age is 53 years old as of today’s date 12th October 2024 having been born on 19 December 1970. Though, he is 6′ 00″ in feet and inches and 183 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 194 lbs in Pound and 88 kg in Kilograms.
Education
For some reason, Tyson’s mother decided to take the family back to Jamaica but it was a great way of introducing them to their roots. They however went back to the United States and settled in Rochester, New York where Beckford was born. Tyson started schooling at Bay Trail Middle School when he was in Jamaica but it didn’t take him long time before they moved again back to the U.S. Immediately after arriving in New York, he was enrolled in Pittsford Mendon High School. For several years, Tyson was teased often about his looks but this never took a toll on him.
Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids
Beckford might have had a successful career life but he seems to have a small weakness when it comes to his choice of women. This is because he either chooses the wrong woman every time or when he gets the right woman, he treats them wrong and they decide to quit. This is because he has been in very many relationships and none of them seems to work for him. Currently, Tyson Beckford is suspected to be single or he has decided to keep information of his current relationship private.
Some of the women he has dated in his life include; Paige Butcher who he dated in 2009. Between 2008 and 2010, he was in a serious relationship with Caridee English but they separated in 2010 after dating for 2 years. At the same time, he was dating Shanina Shaik whom he had started dating from 2008 to 2015.
In the late 90s, he dated April Roomet and in 1998, they welcomed their son Jordan Beckford. His son has followed in his father’s footsteps and in 2018, he signed with Soul Artist Management. Their relationship however didn’t end up in marriage as they parted ways but they didn’t reveal what the problem was.
Tyson has been married only once in his lifetime and it was with Bernice Julien. They got married in 2007 but two years later, they ended up divorcing but there is no information of what led to the divorce.
Is Tyson Beckford Gay?
Tyson Beckford might have had issues with his love relationships but in all his life, he has never dated a man. Therefore, it is enough to prove that Tyson is not gay and only has eyes for women.
Professional Career
In 1992, Beckford was discovered by Jeff Jones at NYC’s Washington Square Park. He was recruited for The Source magazine. One year later, Tyson was hired by Ralph Lauren’s Polo sportswear line as a model. Later, he signed with Milan’s D’ management Group and NYC’s Soul Artist Management. He was ranked #38 by VHI on their list of the “40 Hotties of the “90s”. As an actor, he has been featured in many projects like; Sexy Guy, Half & Half, My Wife and Kids and Into the Blue among others.
Awards
Tyson is a very good-looking man which explains the reason why women are fascinated with him. Most of the honors he has received are as an appreciation to his expertise in his career as a model. In 2014, Vogue Magazine named him the greatest male model of all time. People Magazine named him among the “50 Most Beautiful People in the World”.
Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Tyson Beckford in 2024
Every hard work is always celebrated and repaid. Tyson enjoys living a perfect and luxurious life today because he chose to work hard. As of 2024, He has a net worth of $10 million all of which he has won from his career as a model and an actor.
Beckford has not only worked as a model, but he has also hosted Bravo modeling competition from 2008 to 2010. The competition was titled Make Me a Supermodel. At the same time, he has been featured in over 20 music videos including; Britney Spears’ Toxic and Toni Braxton’s Breathe Again among others.