James Michael Tyler

James Michael Tyler (born May 28, 1962) is an American actor, best known for his recurring role as Gunther on the NBC sitcom Friends. James Michael Tyler was born the youngest of six children on 28 May 1962 in Winona, Mississippi, USA to a retired Air Force captain and a homemaker. When he was 11 years old, his parents died and Tyler moved to Anderson, South Carolina to live with his sister. He studied at Clemson University and graduated with a d... more

James Michael Tyler (born May 28, 1962) is an American actor, best known for his recurring role as Gunther on the NBC sitcom Friends. James Michael Tyler was born the youngest of six children on 28 May 1962 in Winona, Mississippi, USA to a retired Air Force captain and a homemaker. When he was 11 years old, his parents died and Tyler moved to Anderson, South Carolina to live with his sister. He studied at Clemson University and graduated with a degree in Geology. During this time, he was a member of a student theatre group, the Clemson Players. This experience sparked his interest in becoming an actor. In 1988 he moved to Los Angeles and became a production assistant for Fat Man and Little Boy and an assistant apprentice film editor. He supports the Lili Claire Foundation and AIDS Project L.A charities. Tyler is married to a personal trainer named Barbara and both are currently living in Hollywood. Tyler plays the keyboard in his studio at home and writes music. He also enjoys playing... less