Trai Byers
| Trai Byers | |
|---|---|
 Byers at the Paleyfest in 2016. | |
| Born |
July 19, 1983 Kansas City, Kansas |
| Alma mater | University of Kansas and Yale School of Drama |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Spouse(s) | Grace Gealey (m. 2016) |
Trai Byers (born July 19, 1983)[1] is an American actor and singer known for playing Andre Lyon in the Fox music-industry prime time drama, Empire.
Early life
Trai Byers was born in Kansas City, Kansas.[2] After a year of high school in Kansas City, he completed his high-school education in Georgia. Byers then graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor's degree in communications.[2] He also attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles, and the Yale School of Drama.[2]
Career
In 2011, Byers made his television debut with the recurring role on the ABC daytime soap opera, All My Children, and the following year had role in The CW teen soap, 90210.[3][4] He played civil rights activist James Forman in the 2014 historical epic film, Selma directed by Ava DuVernay.[5] He plays Andre Lyon in Fox's 2015 music-industry primetime soap opera, Empire.[6][7]
Personal life
During the October 7, 2015 episode of the daytime talk show, FABLife, Byers's costar Grace Gealey confirmed that they were engaged.[8] He and Gealey married on Grand Cayman Island on April 14, 2016.[9][10]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Caesar and Otto's Summer Camp Massacre | Chip | |
| 2011 | All My Children | Mookie | Recurring role |
| 2012 | 90210 | Alec Martin | Recurring role, 6 episodes |
| 2013 | Destination Planet Negro | B-12 | |
| 2014 | Jayhawkers | Nathan Davis | |
| 2014 | Selma | James Forman | |
| 2015–present | Empire | Andre Lyon | Series regular |
| 2015 | Americons | Theo Jones |
References
- ↑ Mathew, Ilin (July 18, 2015). "Trai Byers Turns 32: Interesting Facts and Photos of Andre Lyon from 'Empire'". International Business Times. IBT Media. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Niccum, Jon (February 16, 2015). "KCK actor Trai Byers is building an 'Empire' of success". The Kansas City Star. The McClatchy Company. Archived from the original on February 17, 2015. Retrieved February 23, 2015.
Byers was born in 1983 in Kansas City, Kan.
- ↑ "Ex-All My Children's Trai Byers On 90210. - All My Children News - Soaps.com". Retrieved January 9, 2015.
- ↑ "'90210' casting scoop: 'True Blood' veteran to play Adrianna's new...". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Trai Byers Joins the Cast of 'Selma'". Variety. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
- ↑ The Deadline Team. "Gabourey Sidibe Joins Fox Drama Pilot 'Empire' - Deadline". Deadline. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
- ↑ "'Empire': Inside Fox's ambitious, groundbreaking musical soap". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
- ↑ Corinthios, Aurelie (October 7, 2015). "It's Official! Grace Gealey Shows Off Engagement Ring from Empire Costar Trai Byers". People. Time Inc. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
- ↑ "Empire Stars Trai Byers and Grace Gealey Have Secret Island Wedding". TMZ.com. April 16, 2016. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
- ↑ "Empire Stars Trai Byers and Grace Gealey Get Married in Caribbean Beach Wedding". Us Weekly. April 16, 2016. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
External links
- Trai Byers at the Internet Movie Database
- 2015 Trai Byers interview with Jon Niccum