- Born
- Son of a film collector German Romanian mother and a rock singer Irish Italian father, Ty has been passionate about the arts since he was a child. Born and raised in Toronto Canada like many of the greats, Ty is known for his brooding performances (Could you Survive, Mindscapes) and his array of accents (Forbidden, An Unexpected Killer) as well as his expertise behind the wheel (Defiance, My Fake Boyfriend) and in action heavy stunt roles (A Secret to Die For, Silent Treatment). Prior to his acting career taking flight Ty worked in many departments on major film and television productions and as a precision driver in various car commercials, but ultimately found a home in front of the camera as one of Toronto's most up and coming actors.- IMDb mini biography by: Jim Walker
- Ty was the precision driver in the KFC F1 Movie spot "box box" driving one of the cars from the film in the ad that played nationally in cinemas and on TV.
- Ippolito meaning in modern context: The name is often interpreted as someone who is free-spirited, independent, and possibly even associated with a love for horses or the outdoors.
- Along with being an actor Ty is a Precision Driver appearing in many car commercials and doing his own driving in various TV and film roles.
- Wanting to be a writer/director, Ty attended the Humber Film School where less than 100 applicants are accepted from over 1000 applications. He dropped out after the first year after being among the top of his class to pursue a career as an actor.
- Ty is an accomplished ice hockey goaltender and has appeared in television commercials as a goalie.
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