Michael Trevino
An American actor who defined brooding supernatural allure as a werewolf-vampire hybrid on one of television's most popular teen dramas.
Born 1985 (age 41)·American actor·Birthday: January 25·Millennials
Biography
With his smoldering intensity and knack for playing characters caught between two worlds, Michael Trevino became a fixture in the world of CW supernatural dramas. His breakout role came as Tyler Lockwood, the troubled werewolf, on 'The Vampire Diaries.' For eight seasons, Trevino navigated Tyler's complex journey from arrogant jock to vengeful supernatural being to a leader striving for redemption, earning a dedicated fanbase. He seamlessly transitioned to another cult-favorite franchise, joining the reboot 'Roswell, New Mexico' as a reformed alien hunter. Trevino's career is built on a consistent ability to ground fantastical roles in genuine emotional stakes, making him a reliable anchor in series built on mythology and romance.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Michael was born in 1985, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Michael Was Born
The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
Michael's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played the series regular role of Tyler Lockwood for the entire eight-season run of 'The Vampire Diaries'.
- Starred as Kyle Valenti, a main character, in the CW reboot 'Roswell, New Mexico'.
- Appeared in multiple episodes of the medical drama 'The Cleaner' and the crime series 'Criminal Minds'.
Did You Know?
He is of Mexican descent on his father's side and has spoken about the importance of Latino representation on television.
He is a trained boxer and incorporated those skills into his fight scenes on 'The Vampire Diaries'.
He is a graduate of the University of Southern California.
He and his 'Vampire Diaries' co-star Candice King (Caroline) are close friends in real life.
“Playing a werewolf means exploring the constant fight between your humanity and your nature.”
