He was of Scottish, English, and German ancestry. While he believed he had Native American ancestry, DNA tests taken by his father and sister showed no Native American DNA.
The youngest of four children, Tyler Christopher has two sisters and one brother.
Started a Theatre group called the 68 cent crew in 2003.
Enjoyed playing golf.
On November 11, 2019, Christopher was arrested and charged with public intoxication in Martinsville, Morgan County, Indiana. He pleaded guilty and paid a small fine.
He bought his girlfriend, Natalia Livingston, a Yorkshire puppy for Christmas.
They broke up in July 2005 and reunited in December 2005.
Christopher attended Ohio Wesleyan University for two years and then moved to Los Angeles.
June 16, 2016 was the last date he played the role of Nikolas Cassidine on General Hospital.
Auditioned for the part of Stone Cates on General hospital, but lost out to Michael Sutton.