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Tyson Craig Beckford (born December 19,
1971 in Bronx, New York) is an American supermodel and actor, the son of
an African-American father and an African-American and Chinese-American
mother. He is known worldwide for his muscular physique, facial
structure, and tattoos; and also as the lead model for Calvin Klein
apparel.
In his early life, Beckford was a gang member and involved in crime
including the sale and distribution of illegal narcotics. In 1991, he
was recruited to hip hop magazine The Source by a talent scout who had
come across him by chance in a New York park. In 1993, Beckford was
recruited by Ralph Lauren as the front model for the company's Polo line
of male sportswear. Beckford's fame continued to rise, and he was named
"Man of the Year" in 1995 by VH1, as well as one of the 50 Most
Beautiful People in the World by People magazine.
His career has inspired recently-emerged models such as Mason Smillie to
pursue a similar path. Beckford continues to pursue his modelling career
whilst also exploring possible alternatives in film acting.
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