Ty Chen – leading man dramatic actor headshot | SAG-AFTRA | AAPI LGBTQ+ performer | Castable as young professional or romantic lead
Ty Chen as Ollie in There's a Zombie Outside, a queer meta-horror film directed by Michael Varrati. The film also stars Ben Baur, Tiffany Shepis, and Phylicia Wissa, and features appearances by Peaches Christ and Lori Cardille. Screened at FilmOut San Diego, Soho Horror Film Festival, and Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival.
© 2025 Michael Varrati/June Gloom Productions/Gravitas Ventures
Still from Cowboy, Choker, Harness & Heart, a queer short film directed by Julia Ponce Díaz and Nicolás Blanco. Ty Chen stars as Heart alongside Matt Ford, Taylor Vasek, and Amina Lakin. The film explores themes of desire and commitment within the setting of a gay rave bathroom. Official selections include Outfest LA, GAZE Dublin, Vancouver Queer Film Festival, and NewFest NYC.
Director: Nicolas Blanco, Julia Ponce Diaz
Screenwriter: Nicolas Blanco, Thomas Kivney
Producer: Nicolas Blanco, Celine Bava-Helms
Cast: Ty Chen, Taylor Vasek, Matt Ford, Jeffrey Castillo Peña, Amina Laken
Cinematographer: Olivia Segarra
Editor: Colton Warren
Production Design: Marina Perez
Composer: Amina Laken & Hectic
Sound Design: 48 Voltios
Music: Amina Laken & Hectic
Still from NCIS: Los Angeles (Season 13, Episode 11 – “All the Little Things”), directed by Terrence O’Hara. Ty Chen guest stars as Petty Officer 3rd Class Hill in this episode of CBS’s long-running crime procedural.
© 2022 CBS
Still from The Sex Lives of College Girls (Season 1, Episode 2 – “Naked Party”), directed by Zoe R. Cassavetes. Ty Chen guest stars as Michael in this HBO Max coming-of-age comedy created by Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble.
© 2021 HBO Max
Still from The Politician (Season 1, Episode 8 – “Vienna”), directed by Brad Falchuk. Ty Chen appears as Khai Zhi in this Netflix original series created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Ian Brennan.
© 2019 Netflix
Still from Grey’s Anatomy (Season 11, Episode 16 – “Don’t Dream It’s Over”), directed by Susan Vaill. Ty Chen appears as Frat Kid in this episode of ABC’s acclaimed medical drama.
© 2015 CBS
Still from Falling for Angels (Season 1, Episode 2 – “Koreatown”), directed by Steven Liang. Ty Chen stars as Kevin in this episode of Here TV’s anthology series exploring LGBTQ+ experiences.
© 2017 Here TV
Still from The Middle (Season 8, Episode 11 – “Hoosier Maid”), directed by Elliot Hegarty. Ty Chen returns as Scott in this episode of ABC’s family favorite The Middle.
© 2017 ABC
Still from The Middle (Season 8, Episode 7 – “Look Who’s Not Talking”), directed by Lee Shallat Chemel. Ty Chen appears as Scott in this episode of ABC’s long-running family comedy.
© 2016 ABC
Still from Code Black (Season 1, Episode 11 – “Black Tag”), directed by Omar Madha. Ty Chen appears as an intern in this high-stakes episode of CBS’s medical drama.
© 2015 CBS
Still from Lucifer (Season 1, Episode 1 – “Pilot”), directed by Len Wiseman. Ty Chen appears as Valet in the premiere episode of the Fox supernatural crime drama created by Tom Kapinos.
©2015 FOX
Still from Ace, a queer coming-of-age short film directed by Jordan Gear. Ty Chen stars as Deek alongside Lukas Gage and Jonathan Lipnicki. The film explores desire, masculinity, and emotional vulnerability within a college friend group.
© 2017 Jordan Gear
Ty Chen – Professional headshot with neutral expression, Los Angeles-based SAG-AFTRA actor and voice artist.
Photographer: Paul Smith
Ty Chen – Professional headshot with neutral expression, Los Angeles-based SAG-AFTRA actor and voice artist.
Photographer: Paul Smith