Tyson Beckford

Tyson Beckford is the most recognized male supermodel in the world. At the dawn of the new phrase supermodel, Beckford’s face gracing Ralph Lauren’s Polo and Polo Sport lines immediately vaulted him into icon status. Having worked with leading international fashion brands, he has been the face of Pirelli, an ambassador for Ducati, and spokesman for Mercedes-Benz during Fashion Week. He has endured, now timeless, distinguished and celebrated for trailblazing a path for all that have come – and will come – behind him. His name is still synonymous with the height of men’s fashion because he smashed barriers across entertainment industries as his popularity ushered in the recognition of Black male beauty in all shades. Vogue magazine named Beckford the greatest male model of all time, before being named one of the top 10 most successful male models of all time by the outlet’s UK counterpart in 2019.

He has distinguished himself further as an actor, producer, entrepreneur and television personality. Beckford has been featured in movies including “Zoolander” with Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson; “BikerBoyz” opposite Laurence Fishburne; “Into The Blue” with Paul Walker and Jessica Alba; “Addicted” with William Levy, Sharon Leal, Kat Graham and Boris Kodjoe; and in Netflix’s “Huge In France.” Beckford has hosted unscripted competition shows including “America’s Next Top Model” and the UK version, “Britain’s Next Top Model,” as well as Bravo’s “Make Me a Supermodel.” Additionally, he has guest hosted “Good Morning America”’s red-carpet coverage of the Academy Awards® and has been featured in some of the most iconic music videos including Toni Braxton’s “Unbreak My Heart,” 50 Cent’s “21 Questions,” Britney Spears’ “Toxic,” Mariah Carey’s “Infinity” And Lizzo’s “2 B loved(I’m ready).” He can also be seen in award-winning “Invisible Beauty,” a documentary about Bethann Hardison Model manager and philanthropist.

He has launched his eponymous luxury sunglass line Tyson Beckford Sunglasses and will soon add carefully curated belts and socks to an expanding accessories line. Next up, Beckford will soon be seen in buzzworthy comedy “Singleholic,” starring Erica Ash and Vanessa Williams. He has graced numerous magazine covers like January 2023 Ocean Drive magazine and many more to come.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
HOMETOWN: Bronx, New York
BIRTHDATE: December 19