Tyson Beckford was born in The Bronx, New York, on December 19, 1970. He was raised in Rochester, New York, as well as Jamaica. His mother is of Panamanian heritage and his father is half Jamaican and half Chinese, which explains his peculiar appearance. He is an actor and producer best known for his work in the films Into the Blue (2005), Biker Boyz (2003), and Zoolander (2001).

The man who would later be crowned one of People magazine’s Most Beautiful People in 1991 had just completed high school when The Source’s editor first caught his eye. Within two years, Ralph Lauren’s Polo Sport fragrance commercial prominently featured the 6′ 2″ hottie.

Tyson was chosen by VH1 as the 1995 Model Of The Year. He has at least eight tattoos on his chiseled torso. This happened soon after Tyson photographed for illustrious photographers Herb Ritts and Bruce Weber and showed up on several magazine covers. He was described as having an “all-American look with a dramatic edge” by Ralph Lauren, who also said of him, “He conveys power, style, and intelligence in a very exciting way.” Other powerful people in fashion praised him as well.

Tyson Beckford’s parents: Meet Hillary Dixon Hall, Lloyd Beckford

Lloyd Beckford, a Panamanian with Jamaican and Chinese-Jamaican ancestry, and Hillary Dixon Hall, a Jamaican, are Tyson’s parents. However, at the time of its publication, there wasn’t much information available online about Tyson’s parents.