Philip F. Tyler (15 January 1957[1] – 23 November 1988)[2] was an Irish actor and television presenter.[3][4]
Tyler, who was born in Dublin, attended St Benildus College, where he starred in the school's first stage play. He completed his Leaving Certificate in 1974.[5]
Tyler was known for his work as a presenter on the Irish children's television show Bosco.[6][7][8] He also featured in the 1980 BAC Films movie Criminal Conversation alongside Deirdre Donnelly, Peter Caffrey, and Glenroe's Emmet Bergin.[9]
Tyler was active in the Hirschfeld Centre, Dublin's first LGBT community centre. He was involved in theatre shows with prominent gay rights activists such as David Norris and Tonie Walsh.[10]
Tyler died suddenly in London, England, on 23 November 1988. He was 31 years old. He was cremated in London on 29 November 1988.[11][12][2]