Chekhov, Strasberg and Stunt-Acting: A Conversation with Star of Alpha Wolf and Upcoming Film #Followme Tyler Gallant
Although going-on to spend four years as a popular pro Hockey goalie, Tyler was always drawn back to his love of film and acting. In LA he studied at a wide range of specialist drama and acting institutions, learning specialist skills such as the Chekhov and Strasberg techniques. He also threw himself into the more dangerous area of stunt-acting, learning firearm techniques and mixed martial arts, not to mention Western style horse riding and a period learning about work on a ranch.
Boston born Tyler caught the acting bug at the age of just seven years old, experimenting with making his own movies; but his other great passion and talent lay with sports and by 12 he was already a stand-out ice hockey player.
Although going-on to spend four years as a popular pro Hockey goalie, Tyler was always drawn back to his love of film and acting. In LA he studied at a wide range of specialist drama and acting institutions, learning specialist skills such as the Chekhov and Strasberg techniques. He also threw himself into the more dangerous area of stunt-acting, learning firearm techniques and mixed martial arts, not to mention Western style horse riding and a period learning about work on a ranch.
Inspired by Johnny Depp, Gary Oldman and Viggo Mortensen, as an adult Tyler really became focused on his acting aspirations and subsequently starred in many significant film projects, such as “Alpha Wolf”, "Rootwood" and his upcoming film #Followme...
Tyler, can you tell us about your acting beginnings?
I started acting when I was around 7 years old. My older cousins would make films every time we would all get together, which was pretty often. We would make original films or our own remakes of Hollywood films. We composed scores, had rolling credits, added in visual effects, make-up, rehearsed stunts; they weren’t your typical home movies. These started my love for acting.
Where do you think is the best place to be as an actor and why?
I think the best place to be as an actor is right here in Los Angeles. This is the film and TV capital for Hollywood films. Most big productions still cast out of LA, so I think it’s important to be here if you are serious about the craft.
What are your best projects to date?
I just had a film released on Amazon last November, called “Alpha Wolf”, which is directed by Kevin Van Hook - who also created the popular comic book character/series Blood Shot:; now a major motion picture starring Vin Diesel. The film stars Casper Van Dien, Jenny Wenger, Patrick Muldoon, Robert Mukes and James Preston Rogers.
I also have a few fun short films that just released on YouTube and which will be in festivals: Michael Coulombe’s “Stalk”; David Saucedo’s “Blueprint” and “Good Karma”.
How did acting change your life?
Acting has really helped me open up artistically and just feel free. It has given me the opportunity to be the artist I have always been on the inside and bring my childhood love into reality and as a profession. Honestly, when I get the chance to act and bring a character to life I feel so excited and lucky. I have also met so many wonderful friends along the way.
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