Aisha Tyler

About

Aisha Tyler is an American actress, comedian, director, and talk show host born on September 18, 1970, in San Francisco, California. She's best known for her roles as Andrea Marino in the first season of "Ghost Whisperer," voicing Lana Kane in the animated series "Archer," and as Dr. Tara Lewis in "Criminal Minds." Tyler also co-hosted CBS's "The Talk" and had been the host of the revival of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" In addition to her acting career, Aisha has directed episodes of "Criminal Minds" and "Fear the Walking Dead." She's also authored a couple of books including "Swerve: Reckless Observations of a Post-Modern Girl," and "Self-Inflicted Wounds: Heartwarming Tales of Epic Humiliation."

Associated With

Aisha Tyler is a well-known figure in the entertainment industry, recognized for her distinct associations. As an actress, she's noted for her roles in various TV shows—like her portrayal of 'Charlie Wheeler' in "Friends" and 'Lana Kane' in "Archer." Besides, Aisha has co-hosted "The Talk" and has been the host of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?," working with improv comedians such as Colin Mochrie and Ryan Stiles. In her personal life, she was married to attorney Jeff Tietjens from 1992 to 2017. Also, she's directed an episode of "Criminal Minds," where she plays 'Dr. Tara Lewis,' thereby collaborating with a wide array of talents from the industry. Her connections and collaborations extend across the realms of acting, hosting, and directing, showcasing her multifaceted role in the industry.

Career Highlights

• 1996: Aisha Tyler started her career as a comedian after graduating from Dartmouth College. She began touring the country at comedy clubs and festivals, honing her skills.
• 2001-2002: Tyler became part of the TV shows like 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and 'Friends' where she played pivotal roles.
• 2003-2006: Tyler hosted the first season of the reality show ‘Ghost Whisperer.' She also started doing voiceover work for animation. One of her most well-known roles is voicing Agent Lana Kane in the animated series 'Archer,' which began in 2009 and has continued till present.
• 2005: Aisha hosted the 21st Annual Critics' Choice Awards.
• 2009: Aisha Tyler began voicing Lana Kane in the TV show 'Archer.'
• 2011-2017: Tyler was a co-host of the CBS daytime talk show 'The Talk.' Her work on 'The Talk' led to her receiving the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host in 2017.
• 2013-2017: Also, she hosted the revival of the improv comedy series 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' during this period.
• 2016: Tyler received the BTVA Voice Acting Award for Best Vocal Ensemble in Television for her role in 'Archer.'
• 2017: She left The Talk to focus on her acting career, her roles in Archer, and directing episodes of Criminal Minds.
• 2020: Tyler won the NAVGTR Award for her performance in the video game 'Cyberpunk 2077.'

Notable Awards

• Aisha Tyler is a renowned actress, comedian, and talk show host who has been awarded several times for her talent:
• In 2012, she won a BTVA Voice Acting Award for Best Female Vocal Performance in Television for "Archer."
• In 2017 she won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host for "The Talk."
• She has also been nominated for awards such as the 2014 People's Choice Award for Favorite Daytime TV Host and the 2017 Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Directing in a Talk Show/Entertainment News for "The Talk."

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Aisha Tyler Movie/TV Show?

Aisha Tyler is known for a variety of roles across TV and film, but the most popular might arguably be her role as Lana Kane in the animated series "Archer." “Archer” is an American adult animated television series created by Adam Reed. Aisha Tyler voices Lana Kane, one of the show's main characters, who is a competent and deadly intelligence agent with a tumultuous romantic history with the title character, Sterling Archer. The show is critically acclaimed for its witty writing, complex characters and innovative animation style. Tyler's performance in the said series has been widely praised.

How Did Aisha Tyler Get Famous?

Aisha Tyler became famous primarily through her contributions in television. She made her breakthrough in the world of entertainment in the early 2000s as the host of a popular talk show, "Talk Soup," on E! Entertainment Television. Her charismatic personality and witty humor garnered her a lot of attention and popularity. From there, Tyler's fame increased as she went on to host the reality show "The Fifth Wheel," and acted in various notable TV series including 'Friends,' 'CSI,' and 'Ghost Whisperer.' However, the peak of her fame came when she started providing the voice of Lana Kane in the acclaimed animated series "Archer" and co-hosted the CBS daytime talk show "The Talk". Her work in stand-up comedy and as an author has also significantly contributed to her fame.