Tyler Martin is an award-winning actor, writer, director, and filmmaker based in New York City. Best known as the creator and star of the hit web series Don't Suck—with over 8 million views on YouTube—Tyler has built a reputation for crafting bold, subversive stories that inspire, spark conversation, and promote social change.

Tyler’s work spans film, theater, and advocacy, with notable achievements including Candice, a short film nominated for Best Short at the Academy Award-Qualifying Austin Film Festival, and Bonded, his play that raised $20,000 for MenHealing in a public reading starring Bellamy Young. Bonded is now in pre-production for an Off-Broadway run slated for 2025.

He has also been recognized for his writing in projects like Très Chic, which won Best Writing at the 48hr NYC Film Festival, and What I First Desired, a winner in the Soho Playhouse Off-Broadway competition. Across all mediums, Tyler’s work reflects a deep commitment to exploring themes of identity, family, and social justice, blending humor, tension, and poignant storytelling.