Tyler Christopher (born Tyler Christopher Baker on November 11, 1972 in Joliet, Illinois, U.S.) is an American actor, best known for his role as Nikolas Cassadine on the ABC daytime drama General Hospital, a character which he originated in 1996 and has played off and on ever since. He was nominated for Daytime Emmys for the role in 1998, 2005, and 2006. He is sometimes credited as Tyler Baker.
Tyler Christopher (born October 3, 1983 in Chilliwack, British Columbia) is a Canadian sprinter who specializes in 400 metres. He is the Canadian record holder at that distance. blank">Toronto Star Reports on Gold Medal : March 9, 2008
In 2004 he won the NACAC U23 Championships. The following year he competed in 400 metres at the World Championships in Helsinki and won a bronze medal, setting a new national record of 44.44. His personal best in the 200 metres event is 20.49, also achieved in 2005.
Christopher's return to the World Championships in 2007 saw him finish sixth in the 400m. At the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, he won the silver medal in 45.05 behind Chris Brown of the Bahamas. The race was marred by a controversial start whereas Christopher thought there was a false start, and he slowed to nearly a dead-stop at the beginning of the race. http://www.canada.com/topics/sports/story.html?id=8a309de3-950f-4d37-b192-53386b431567&k=62054&p=1
He was awarded by _Athletics Canada the Jack W. Davies trophy as the 2005 outstanding overall athlete and the Phil A. Edwards Memorial trophy as the top athlete in track events.
On March 9, 2008, Tyler won the men's 400-metre title at the 2008 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Valencia, Spain with a Canadian-record time of 45.67 seconds.
Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar were witnesses at his wedding.
He bought his girlfriend, Natalia Livingston, a Yorkshire puppy for Christmas. They broke up in July 2005 and reunited in December 2005.
Has 3 dogs named Brando, Buck & Chief. Has a new puppy called Brando (Adronicus Mastiff).
Is of American Indian heritage because his mother is Choctaw and his father is Seneca.
Is the youngest of four children. Two sisters and one brother.
Attended Ohio Wesleyan University.
Enjoys playing golf.
He is the cousin of actors Derk Cheetwood and Drew Cheetwood.
Once worked at UCLA medical Center.
Started a Theatre group called the 68 cent crew in 2003.
His mother is Choctaw Indian and his father is Seneca Indian.
Waited tables with actor J.D. Walters and Derk Cheetwood at a Burbank restaurant in 1993.
Cousin-in-law of Cari Costner.
