Tyler Merritt is a multifaceted artist based in Nashville, Tennessee, who has made a name for himself as an actor, comedian, vocalist, and creator of The Tyler Merritt Project.
Throughout his television career, Merritt has appeared in a diverse range of shows, including ABC's Kevin Probably Saves The World, Netflix's Messiah, Outer Banks, and the upcoming series Swagger on Apple TV+, as well as Disney+/Marvel's Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Prior to his viral video "Before You Call The Cops", Merritt was widely recognized for being the face of the worldwide teaching curriculum for The Gospel Project for Kids.
In 2018, his video "Before You Call The Cops" was released by The Tyler Merritt Project and gained widespread popularity, being viewed by over 18 million people worldwide and earning a spot as one of the Top 20 videos of the year by NowThisPolitics.
Two years later, the video recirculated and has now been viewed by over 60 million people, featuring on prominent television shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live, MSNBC Live, and Access Hollywood. Merritt has also been featured in various publications, including the Las Vegas Review Journal, The New York Times, MSNBC, and the Huffington Post.
His most recent viral video, "The Playlist", has sparked a much-needed conversation about how we perceive and communicate with one another.
Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Merritt has always been driven by a passion for bringing laughter, grace, and love to any community he is a part of.
