Michael Tylo obit

Michael Tylo Dies: ‘Guiding Light’, ‘The Young And The Restless’ Actor Was 73

 

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Michael Tylo, an actor who appeared on appeared on the soap operas All My Children, General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful and, in his signature role of the wealthy, brooding archaeologist Quinton Chamberlainn on CBS’s Guiding Light, died Tuesday at Henderson Hospital in Henderson, NV, following an illness. He was 73.

His death was announced by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where Tylo was a film professor. A cause of death was not disclosed.

“Michael Tylo was a beautiful and caring human being — he was so special,” said Nancy Uscher, Dean of the College of Fine Arts, in a statement on the university’s website. “He was an exemplary friend, colleague, teacher, and artist. He had such a distinguished and rich career, but he was humble about his accomplishments. He loved his family dearly and lived a joyous life, but he left us way too soon. We will miss him greatly, but feel deep gratitude about all that Michael contributed to the College of Fine Arts, UNLV, and the world.”

Tylo broke into the soap world in 1980, with a short-term casting on Another World. In 1981 he began a three-year run on Guiding Light (he briefly returned in 1996), with his dashing Quinton Chamberlain eventually pairing with Lisa Brown’s Nola Reardon in what would become one of the series’ most popular romantic couples.

He took on an equally meaty role of soldier-of-fortune Matt Connolly on ABC’s All My Children in 1987, plunging into major storylines involving, among others, the show’s star Susan Lucci.

The late 1980s also brought appearances on primetime programs Lonesome Dove and A Man Called Hawk, and in 1989 he returned to daytime with a brief run on ABC’s General Hospital. In 1990 he became a cast member on the TV series Zorro, and in 1992 joined CBS’ The Young and The Restless. In 2000 he had a brief run on The Bold and The Beautiful, and in 2003 he accepted a position with UNLV as a visiting professor in theater and film. He later became the school’s assistant dean for the College of Fine Arts and taught acting.

On Wednesday, The Young and The Restless tweeted its condolences, writing, “Our deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of Michael Tylo who graced #YR with his talents as Blade and Rick.”

Tylo is survived by wife Rachelle, daughters Kollette, Izabelle and Katya. He was preceded in death by Michael Tylo Jr., his son from a previous marriage to The Bold and The Beautiful actress Hunter Tylo. Michael Tylo, Jr., known as Mickey, drowned while having a seizure in 2007.

Actor (30 credits)

 2014 Nightwing: The Series (TV Mini Series)

Deathstroke

- Legacy (2014) ... Deathstroke (voice)

- Oracle (2014) ... Deathstroke (voice)

- Descent (2014) ... Deathstroke (voice)

- Origins (2014) ... Deathstroke (voice)

- Deathstroke (2014) ... Deathstroke (voice)

 2012 Stealing Las Vegas

Berk Rockett

 2012 Little Monsters

Art Professor

 2009 Prototype

Father Bruce Castle

 2006/I Mimesis (Short)

Moses

 2005 The Lecture (Short)

The Professor

 2004 They Are Among Us (TV Movie)

June's Lover

 2002 Mr. Deeds

Businessman in Restaurant (uncredited)

 2001 Race to Space

Guidance Technician

 2001 Longshot

CEO

 2001 Even Stevens (TV Series)

Dave Woods

- Duck Soup (2001) ... Dave Woods

 2001 Vegas, City of Dreams

Gustav

 2000 The Bold and the Beautiful (TV Series)

Sherman Gale

- Episode #1.3377 (2000) ... Sherman Gale

- Episode #1.3376 (2000) ... Sherman Gale

- Episode #1.3375 (2000) ... Sherman Gale

- Episode #1.3372 (2000) ... Sherman Gale

- Episode #1.3371 (2000) ... Sherman Gale

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 2000 Intrepid

Tony Hersh

 1997 Mike Hammer, Private Eye (TV Series)

Craig Sanderson

- Body Odor (1997) ... Craig Sanderson

 1981-1997 Guiding Light (TV Series)

Quentin Chamberlain / Quinton McCord / Quinton Chamberlain / ...

- Episode #1.12577 (1997) ... Quentin Chamberlain

- Episode dated 29 February 1996 (1996) ... Quentin Chamberlain

- Episode dated 28 February 1996 (1996) ... Quentin Chamberlain

- Episode #1.9453 (1984) ... Quentin Chamberlain

- Episode #1.9446 (1984) ... Quentin Chamberlain

1996 Murder, She Wrote (TV Series)

Sonny

- The Dark Side of the Door (1996) ... Sonny

 1995 The Misery Brothers

Minister

 1992-1995 The Young and the Restless (TV Series)

Blade / Rick / Alexander 'Blade' Bladeson / ...

- Episode #1.5759 (1995) ... Rick

- Episode #1.5757 (1995) ... Rick

- Episode #1.5755 (1995) ... Rick

- Episode #1.5724 (1995) ... Blade / Rick

- Episode #1.5716 (1995) ... Blade

1993 Perry Mason: The Case of the Killer Kiss (TV Movie)

Evan King

 1992 FBI: The Untold Stories (TV Series)

Frank Boyd

- Left for Dead: Part 1 (1992) ... Frank Boyd

 1991 Gabriel's Fire (TV Series)

Daniel Kelly

- Belly of the Beast (1991) ... Daniel Kelly

- Kelly Green (1991) ... Daniel Kelly

 1990-1991 Zorro (TV Series)

Alcalde Luis Ramone / Vincente Ramone

- One for All: Part 2 (1991) ... Alcalde Luis Ramone (credit only)

- One for All - Part 1 (1991) ... Alcalde Luis Ramone (credit only)

- The Devil's Fortress: Part 2 (1991) ... Alcalde Luis Ramone

- The Devil's Fortress (1991) ... Alcalde Luis Ramone

- The Newcomers (1991) ... Alcalde Luis Ramone

1989 General Hospital (TV Series)

Charlie Prince

- Episode dated 6 March 1989 (1989) ... Charlie Prince

- Episode dated 2 March 1989 (1989) ... Charlie Prince

 1989 Lonesome Dove (TV Mini Series)

Dee Boot

- The Plains (1989) ... Dee Boot

 1989 A Man Called Hawk (TV Series)

- The Master's Mirror (1989)

 1987 All My Children (TV Series)

Matt Connolly

- Episode dated 23 December 1987 (1987) ... Matt Connolly

- Episode dated 21 December 1987 (1987) ... Matt Connolly

- Episode dated 18 December 1987 (1987) ... Matt Connolly

 1986 The Insiders (TV Series)

Elliot Crown

- Den of Thieves (1986) ... Elliot Crown

 1980 Another World (TV Series)

Lord Peter Belton

- Episode #1.4165 (1980) ... Lord Peter Belton

- Episode #1.4148 (1980) ... Lord Peter Belton

 1973 Detroit 9000