Aisha Nilaja Tyler started her entertainment career with stand-up comedy, followed by TV-series ‘Nash Bridges’ (1996) and ‘The Pretender’ (1999). Her first movie appearance came in ‘Dancing in September’ (2000), followed by ‘Moose Mating’ (2001), which fetched her a ‘NAACP Award.’
Tyler then hosted the Emmy Award-winning show ‘Talk Soup’ (2001-2002), followed by syndicated dating-show ‘The Fifth Wheel’ (2001-2002). Next, she featured in the family-comedy ‘Santa Clause-2’ (2002) as ‘Mother Nature’ and ‘Showtime’ (2003).
Tyler was the first African-American in a recurring role (as ‘paleontologist Charlie Wheeler,’ love-interest of Ross and Joey) in the hugely popular ‘Friends’ (2003), which fetched her a ‘Teen Choice Award’ nomination. After a comic turn in the sitcom ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ (2001), she gave a moving performance in the series ‘Nip/Tuck’ (2004) and made a guest-appearance in ‘CSI: Miami’ (2003).
Tyler’s recurring role as ‘Mia’ in ‘CSI: Crime Scene Investigation’ (2004-2005) was followed by portrayal as ‘Marianne Taylor’ in the action-drama series ‘24’ (2005), earning ‘NAACP Award’ nomination. She appeared as a series-regular ‘Andrea Marino’ in ‘Ghost Whisperer’ (2005-2006).
Tyler’s subsequent films include ‘The Santa Clause-3: The Escape Clause’ (2006) and ‘Balls of Fury’ (2007). Following a voice-role in the animated sitcom ‘The Boondocks’ (2007), she voiced ‘super-spy Lana Kane’ in the secret-agent parody ‘Archer’ (2009-present) winning accolades.
Tyler was co-host of the chat-show ‘The Talk’ (2011-2017) from season 2-7, earning ‘Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk-Show Host.’ After a pivotal supporting-role in the action-thriller ‘XIII: The Series’ (2011-2012), she began hosting the improvisational comedy-show ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway’ (2013-present). Tyler’s recurring role as ‘Dr. Tara Lewis’ in the procedural-series ‘Criminal Minds’ (2015-2020) was later turned into the main role.
Tyler raised funds through ‘Kickstarter’ campaign for her directorial debut-film ‘Axis’ (2017), which fetched nominations at various fests. Presently, she appears in the horror-series ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ (2021-present).
When a family man and insurance executive, Nick Hume, sees his son getting brutally killed before his eyes as a gang initiation ritual, the grief-stricken Nick starts losing faith in justice system and takes law in his hands. As he begins a one-man war against the criminal gang, he is aware that his actions will put his family in peril.
Hotel Handyman, Skeeter Bronson, works at his former family hotel Sunny Vista Motel. When Skeeter’s nephew and niece come to stay with him, he tells them fantastical stories with the children adding new elements. However when these stories start coming true Skeeter’s life turns upside down, but for the better.
The Santa Claus 2 is a fantasy comedy film, which tells the story of Scott Calvin, who has been a humble Santa Claus for several years, but suddenly realizes that if he doesn’t get married before the next Christmas Eve, he will need to stop being Santa, as per the rules. Things get complicated even further, when he sees that his son’s name is on the naughty list.
Randy Daytona is former professional table tennis champion, who is now jobless. His life takes a turn when an FBI agent selects him for a secret mission.
When the wicked Jack Frost comes up with a plan to sabotage the toy factory, it is up to Santa to stop him and also keep his family happy.
