Aisha Tyler Biography: Husband, Age, Height, Net Worth, Divorce, Movies & TV Shows

Aisha Naomi Tyler is also known as Aisha Tyler is a multifaceted American actress, comedian, director, producer, and television host, celebrated for her roles in Criminal Minds, Archer, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, as well as her hosting stints on The Talk and Whose Line Is It Anyway?.

Her vibrant presence across television, film, comedy, and podcasting has established her as a prominent figure in entertainment.

Profile

• Full Name: Aisha Naomi Tyler
• Stage Name: Aisha Tyler
• Born: September 18, 1970
• Age: 54 years old
• Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress, Comedian, Director, Producer, Television Host, Author, Podcaster
• Height: 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm)
• Parents: Jim Tyler, Robin Gregory
• Siblings: Feri Tyler
• Spouse: Jeff Tietjens (divorced)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $4 million USD

Early Life and Education

Aisha Tyler, an actress and comedian, was born on September 18, 1970, in San Francisco, California, to Jim Tyler, a photographer, and Robin Gregory, a teacher.

Her parents divorced when she was 10, and she was primarily raised by her father alongside her younger sister, Feri Tyler.

She attended McAteer High School’s School of the Arts in San Francisco, where she was active in theater.

Tyler later earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Dartmouth College in 1992, where she co-founded the all-female a cappella group The Dartmouth Rockapellas and was a member of The Tabard co-ed fraternity.

Her African-American heritage and upbringing in a progressive environment shaped her confident, outspoken persona.

Career

Aisha Tyler, an actress and comedian, began her career in comedy after moving to Los Angeles in 1996, performing stand-up at clubs like The Improv.

Her television debut came in 1996 with a guest role on Nash Bridges.

She gained early recognition as a host on E!’s Talk Soup (2001–2002) and The Fifth Wheel (2001–2002).

Her acting career took off with roles as Charlie Wheeler in Friends (2003), appearing in nine episodes, and Dr. Tara Lewis in Criminal Minds (2015–2017, 2022–present), where she became a series regular.

She played Andrea Marino in Ghost Whisperer (2005–2006) and Mother Nature in The Santa Clause 2 (2002) and The Santa Clause 3 (2006).

Tyler voiced Lana Kane in the animated series Archer (2009–2023) and hosted Whose Line Is It Anyway? (2013–present).

She co-hosted CBS’s The Talk (2011–2017), earning a Daytime Emmy nomination, and hosted The Masked Singer in 2022 as a guest.

Her film credits include Never Die Alone (2004), Death Sentence (2007), and Bad Therapy (2020).

As a director, she helmed episodes of Criminal Minds, Fear the Walking Dead (2018), and the feature film Axis (2017).

Awards and Nominations

• Daytime Emmy Awards (2016): Nominated for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host for The Talk.
• NAACP Image Awards (2017): Nominated for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance for Archer.
• Vision Award (2018): Won for Best Performance – Drama for Criminal Minds.
• BTVA People’s Choice Voice Acting Award (2015): Won for Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series – Comedy/Musical for Archer.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @aishatyler
• Facebook Handle: Aisha Tyler
• Twitter Handle: @aishatyler
• YouTube Channel: Aisha Tyler
• TikTok Handle: @aishatyler

Personal Life

Aisha Tyler, an actress and comedian, was married to attorney Jeff Tietjens from 1992 to 2017.

They met at Dartmouth College and wed after dating for several years, but divorced amicably, with no children.

Tyler is currently single and keeps her romantic life private.

She resides in Los Angeles, California, and is passionate about gaming, identifying as a lifelong gamer who plays Halo and Destiny.

She voiced a character in Gears of War 3 (2011) and hosts Ubisoft’s E3 press conferences.

Filmography

Films

• The Santa Clause 2 (2002) – Mother Nature
• Never Die Alone (2004) – Nancy
• The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) – Mother Nature
• .45 (2006) – Liz
• Death Sentence (2007) – Detective Wallis
• Balls of Fury (2007) – Mahogany
• Bedtime Stories (2008) – Donna Hynde
• Black Water Transit (2009) – Casey Donner
• The Babymakers (2012) – Karen
• Axis (2017) – Louise (also Director and Producer)
• Bad Therapy (2020) – Roxy

Television

• Nash Bridges (1996) – Reporter (1 episode)
• Curb Your Enthusiasm (2001) – Shaq’s Girlfriend (1 episode)
• Talk Soup (2001–2002) – Host
• The Fifth Wheel (2001–2002) – Host
• The Sausage Factory (2002) – Jamie (1 episode)
• Friends (2003) – Charlie Wheeler (9 episodes)
• Reno 911! (2003–2004) – New Deputy (2 episodes)
• CSI: Miami (2004) – Janet Medrano (1 episode)
• Nip/Tuck (2004) – Fiona (1 episode)
• 24 (2005) – Marianne Taylor (4 episodes)
• Ghost Whisperer (2005–2006) – Andrea Marino (Main role, Season 1)
• CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2007–2008) – Mia Dickerson (10 episodes)
• Boston Legal (2008) – Taryn Campbell (1 episode)
• The Forgotten (2009) – Linda Manning (1 episode)
• Archer (2009–2023) – Lana Kane (Voice, Main role)
• The Talk (2011–2017) – Co-Host
• Hawaii Five-0 (2011) – Savannah Welch (1 episode)
• The Boondocks (2014) – Luna (Voice, 1 episode)
• Modern Family (2014) – Wendy (1 episode)
• Whose Line Is It Anyway? (2013–present) – Host
• Criminal Minds (2015–2017, 2022–present) – Dr. Tara Lewis (Main role)
• Supergirl (2016) – Female Council Member (1 episode)
• Hell’s Kitchen (2016) – Herself (1 episode)
• Fear the Walking Dead (2018) – Director (1 episode)
• The Masked Singer (2022) – Guest Host (1 episode)
• S.W.A.T. (2024) – Director (1 episode)

Produced

• Axis (2017) – Producer
• Girl on Guy (2011–2019) – Podcast Host/Producer

Net Worth

Aisha Tyler, an actress and comedian, has an estimated net worth of approximately $4 million USD.

Her wealth is derived from her acting roles in Criminal Minds, Archer, and Friends, with earnings estimated at $20,000–$50,000 per episode for major series.

Additional income comes from hosting The Talk and Whose Line Is It Anyway?, directing episodes of Criminal Minds and Fear the Walking Dead, and producing Axis.