Tyler Posey
A former teen wolf who navigated the spotlight from child actor to adult musician, openly shaping his identity in the public eye.
Born 1991 (age 35)·American actor and musician·Birthday: October 18·Millennials
Biography
Tyler Posey entered Hollywood as a fresh-faced kid, landing roles in family films and television. But it was the role of Scott McCall, the earnest teenage werewolf at the heart of MTV's 'Teen Wolf', that transformed him into a generation's heartthrob and anchored him for six seasons. The show's success was a double-edged sword, typecasting him even as it provided a platform. In parallel, Posey nurtured a rawer, more personal passion: music. Fronting the band PVMNTS and later working as a solo artist, he channeled punk and pop-punk energy, often performing shirtless and tattooed, a stark contrast to his TV persona. His candid discussions about his bisexuality and personal struggles have added depth to his public image, marking an ongoing evolution from a scripted hero to an authentic, multi-hyphenate creative force.
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.
Tyler was born in 1991, 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 Tyler Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Tyler's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as the lead character Scott McCall for the entire six-season run of the hit MTV series 'Teen Wolf'.
- Began his acting career as a child, starring opposite Jennifer Lopez in the film 'Maid in Manhattan'.
- Fronts the pop-punk band PVMNTS, with whom he has released EPs and toured.
Did You Know?
His mother is of Mexican descent and worked as an actress and acting coach.
He is a self-taught musician, playing guitar, drums, and singing.
He publicly came out as bisexual in 2020.
He has several tattoos, including a large wolf on his side referencing his famous role.
“I grew up on set; that soundstage was my high school, my college, my everything.”
