Biography
Who is Tristan Wilds?
Early life and education
Tristan Paul Mack Wilds was born and raised in the Stapleton Heights neighborhood of Staten Island, New York City. His mother, Monique Moncion, worked as a beautician and later as a stockbroker. His father is named Paul Wilds. Regarding his heritage, his mother is of Afro-Dominican and Irish descent, while his father is African-American.
For his formal education, he attended the Michael J. Petrides School located in Staten Island. He graduated from this institution before establishing his professional career in entertainment.
Acting career beginnings
His professional acting debut occurred in the drama mini-series Miracle's Boys, which was produced by Spike Lee for The N network. During this early period, he also secured guest roles on established television programs such as Cold Case and Law & Order.
In 2006, he transitioned to film with a role in the independent drama Half Nelson, acting alongside Ryan Gosling. That same year, he joined the cast of the HBO series The Wire during its fourth season. He portrayed Michael Lee, a troubled student living in poverty. This performance remains one of his most recognized television roles.
Television and film work
In 2008, Tristan Wilds joined the cast of the CW teen drama 90210, a spin-off of the original series. He played the character Dixon Wilson, an adopted teenager adjusting to life in Beverly Hills. He appeared in 111 of the show's 114 episodes throughout its run, which lasted until 2013.
He later appeared in the 2008 film The Secret Life of Bees alongside Queen Latifah and Dakota Fanning. In 2012, he appeared in the war film Red Tails as Ray Knight, a production focused on the Tuskegee Airmen. Also, he had a role in the 2017 series Shots Fired, where he portrayed Officer Beck.
Music career and production
Tristan Wilds developed an interest in music after meeting producer Salaam Remi in 2008 at the BMI Awards. He signed with the independent label Ten2one in 2010 and released several singles, including 2 Girlz. His debut EP, titled Remember Remember, was released in late 2011.
He signed with Remi's Sony Music imprint, Louder than Life, in 2012. His first studio album, New York: A Love Story, arrived in 2013 and earned a nomination for Best Urban Contemporary Album at the 56th Grammy Awards. In 2015, he appeared in the music video for Adele's song Hello. He later signed a management deal with Roc Nation in 2016.
Birthday and age
Tristan Wilds was born on July 15, 1989, which makes Tristan 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Tristan shares the date with 60 other famous people.
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