| Tyler Christopher | |
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Full Name |
Tyler Christopher Baker |
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Birthdate |
November 11, 1972 |
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Birthplace |
Joliet, Illinois, USA |
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Date of Death |
October 31, 2023 (age 50) |
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Occupation |
Actor |
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Years Active |
1996-2019 |
Tyler Christopher daytime career started in 1996 when he joined General Hospital as Nikolas Cassadine. Christopher left GH in 1999 to focus on other projects. In 2001, Christopher appeared on Days of our Lives as part of the shows daytime royalty coronation story. Christopher returned to GH in 2003 and stayed with the show until they decided to write out his character in 2011. After leaving GH, Christopher appeared on The Lying Game as Dan Whitehouse. Christopher returned to GH in a recurring capacity beginning in March 2013 and was eventually upped to contract status in summer 2013. Christopher again exited GH in June 2016. Christopher joined DAYS in December 2017.
Christopher died on October 31, 2023 at age 50 after suffering a cardiac event.
Personal Life[]
Christopher was married to Brienne Pedigo from 2008 to 2021. They shared two children: Greysun James (b. 10/03/2009) and Boheme (b. 05/03/2015). Previously married to Eva Longoria (2002-2004).
Soapography[]
- Nikolas Cassadine on General Hospital (07/15/1996-1999; 04/21/2003-07/28/2011; 03/22/2013-06/16/2016)
- Signore Christofero on Days of our Lives (2001)
- Connor Bishop on General Hospital (10/24/2004-01/25/2005)
- Stefan DiMera on Days of our Lives (12/29/2017-03/20/2019)
Awards and Nominations[]
Daytime Emmy Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
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| 1998 | Younger Actor | Nikolas Cassadine, General Hospital | N |
| 2005 | Supporting Actor | Nikolas Cassadine, General Hospital | N |
| 2005 | Special Fan Award - Irresistible Comibination | Nikolas and Emily, General Hospital | N |
| 2006 | Supporting Actor | Nikolas Cassadine, General Hospital | N |
| 2016 | Lead Actor | Nikolas Cassadine, General Hospital | W |
| 2019 | Lead Actor | Stefan DiMera, Days of our Lives | N |
NAACP Image Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
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| 2004 | Outstanding Daytime Actor | Nikolas Cassadine, General Hospital | N |
Soap Opera Digest Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
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| 1997 | Outstanding Male Newcomer | Nikolas Cassadine, General Hospital | W |
| 2005 | Favorite New Couple | Nikolas and Emily, General Hospital | N |
| Preceded by Anthony Geary (2015) |
Lead Actor Winner 2016 |
Succeeded by Scott Clifton (2017) |