Tyler Lepley is a prominent American performer renowned for his portrayal of Benny in the television series The Haves and the Have-Nots. In addition to being a remarkable actor, Lepley featured in the 2013 comedy Baggage Claim alongside other notable figures such as Paula Patton. Likewise, Lepley was cast as a regular in P-Valley, a drama on Starz, in 2019.
Tyler Lepley Biography & Profile Overview
Actual Name:
Tyler Lepley
Birth Date
March 24, 1987
Birthplace:
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Citizenship:
American
Relationship Status:
Single
Profession:
Actor
Net Worth
$1 million – $4 million
Tyler Lepley Education
Tyler Lepley was enrolled at Central Bucks High School West. He acknowledged being the sole black student in high school and faced teasing due to this.
Tyler was an athlete engaged in football, karate, basketball, and track. He showcased potential records at Villanova’s sports camp. Subsequently, he received a football scholarship to Kutztown University. Tyler was unable to pursue his football aspirations and graduated with a degree in criminal justice in 2010.
Tyler Lepley Career
About three months after relocating to Los Angeles, a producer at a boxing gym discovered Lepley and encouraged him to audition. This encounter led him to secure the leading role in Slumber Party Slaughter, an independent horror movie.
Reluctantly following his agent’s advice, Lepley began taking acting lessons and soon made his acting debut in an episode of The CW’s 90210.
After a lengthy casting journey, he obtained the part of Benny on Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots in 2013.
Perry surprised Lepley by arriving at the audition dressed as his famous Madea character while he was filming a movie.
Lepley also featured in Paula Patton’s 2013 comedy Baggage Claim.
He secured the lead role of Jaxon in the made-for-TV film Ringside, directed by Russ Parr and produced by Swirl Films. The film debuted on TV One in September 2016.
His co-stars included Tequan Richmond from Everybody Hates Chris and R&B artist Sevyn Streeter. In 2019, Lepley was cast as a series regular in the Starz drama P-Valley. He was also cast in the Harlem Tracy Oliver Amazon comedy series in 2020.
Tyler Lepley – Filmography
Dirty People
Sake-Bomb
Baggage Claim
Hollywood Chaos
Ringside
Three’s Complicated
About The People
90210
The Haves and the Have Nots
Tales
P-Valley
Harlem
Tyler Lepley Net Worth & Lifestyle
As of 2022, Tyler Lepley’s estimated net worth ranges between $1-$4 million. His breakthrough series “The Haves and the Have Nots” significantly contributed to his professional success. Tyler played the main character in the series from 2013 to 2021.
His earnings per episode were estimated between $44.5 – $48.1 thousand. He enjoys a lavish lifestyle with his earnings, and we can expect to see more of his performances in the upcoming years.
Tyler Lepley Personal Life
Since October 2021, Tyler has been in a relationship with Miracle Watts. They both confirmed their romance through affectionate Instagram pictures. Tyler is not married nor does he have children yet, but it’s evident they cherish one another.
