"Nikolas has heard about his mother, Laura Spencer, all his life," explains the actor of his character, "but nothing prepared him for meeting her, Luke and their own two kids. It's a lot for a teenager to handle." And having scenes with the most famous couple in daytime television is plenty for a young actor to handle. The 1981 wedding of Luke and Laura Spencer (Anthony Geary and Genie Francis) remains the most-watched event in daytime television history.

Born and raised in America's heartland, Tyler Baker grew up in Delaware, Ohio, the youngest of four children. Following graduation from Delaware Hayes High School, Tyler attended Ohio Wesleyan University for two years before following the call to California and a hopeful acting career. Although that effort proved to be a false start, Tyler returned to Hollywood in 1995 and set his sights in earnest, working as a bartender and waiter while doing the requisite rounds of auditions. Several television guest shots, and a part in the independent feature film, "Common Bonds," resulted before being cast on ABC Daytime's longest-running drama.

Getting acclimated to his new job and extended television family keeps Tyler busy. However he makes time to work out regularly and enjoys traveling. He is single and lives in Burbank, California.

VITAL STATISTICS
BIRTHPLACE: Joliet, IL
BIRTHDATE: Nov. 11
HEIGHT: 5'10"
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Brown

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