Quincy Tyler Bernstine -10 Unknown Facts About Her

Quincy Tyler Bernstine is a 51 years old American actress that is popularly known for starring in movies and TV series like Power (2017-2019), Manchester by the Sea (2016), and Rachel Getting Married (2008).

Tyler who was born to a lawyer couple nearly ended up as a legal practitioner herself until she became drawn to drama and film; something completely different from her professional training at the university.

Even though Quincy is better known as a professional actress now, she is also doing well as a wife and political activist who partners with different groups to educate eligible voters in the U.S to register and make their votes count.

Life Background of the Actress

Quincy Tyler was born to the family of Daniel and Nancy Bernstine. Her father was a lawyer and former president of Portland State University and her mother is also a lawyer by profession. It is believed that Quincy Tyler’s parents got divorced many years ago but continued to find ways to jointly raise their daughter together.

The actress also has a brother named Justine Bernstine who is reported to be a Doctor. Unlike her brother, Tyler initially went after her parents in the legal profession by studying to be a lawyer, majoring in Public Policy at Brown University. Though she finished, Quincy did not put her credentials to use because she chose passion over her profession.

As she began to chase her dream, Quincy became frequent in her college theatre. Her first acting role after she graduated from the University was in William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing which was written between 1598-99. The production took place at the Wharf Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut.

The theatres gave her a breakthrough with her early movie roles in the early 2000s. She has remained consistent and relevant on the screens to date.

Did You Know These Facts About Quincy Tyler Bernstine

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1. She Was Born in 1974

Quincy Tyler was born on the 27th of March 1974 in Washington DC. The 51 years old has only one known sibling born to her lawyer parents. Details about her early childhood are not available yet but much can be said about her life on the screens.

2. Tyler Started Acting After She Joined a Play Group in College

Quincy was initially training to be a lawyer like her parents but later developed a passion for the screens along the line. While in college, she became part of a playgroup and began to horn her skills as she worked with others. Her teacher Lowry Marshall was instrumental in encouraging her to try out studying drama professionally. She gave this a thought and applied to the University of Califonia in San Diego where she learned more about acting.

Bernstine was said to have graduated in 1999 with a Master in Arts before she launched the screens professionally. However, before her appearances in films, she was much involved with plays and drama.

3. She Also Thought of Being a Soccer Player

Quincy Tyler Bernstine has revealed that she used to be an all-rounder when she was in high school and she thought she was going to be a soccer pro. The actress however abandoned the game in college after she got injured. She then decided to explore the theatre and it worked out well for her.

4. She is Married to Rick Hall

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Quincy and her heartthrob likely tied the knot in October 2018. Her husband Rick Hall is identified to be a cameraman for one of the biggest news platforms in the world, CNN. There is no information as to whether or not the couple has children yet.

5. Quincy Tyler Bernstine is a Lover of Basketball

Rick’s wife has continued to project her undying support for basketball and especially her team which is The New York Knickerbockers, a professional basketball team based in the New York City borough of Manhattan. She uses her social media handles to cheer the players whenever they are to play any match.

6. Tyler is a Political Activist

Away from the movies, the actress partners with different organizations like We The Action. She and others are committed to mobilizing thousands of lawyers who will protect the integrity of elections in the united states of America and people’s sacred right to vote. She also partners with STARZ in #Takethelead to empower and educate every eligible voter to make their voice heard and their votes count.

7. What is Her Net Worth?

Though it has not been authoritatively confirmed, the actress’ money is believed to be around $1.5 million. Her net worth comes from her successful theatre and movie career.

8. Quincy Tyler Could Not Pay Her Rent at a Point in Time

Everyone faces hard and difficult times at a point in life. Who would have thought that an actress like Quincy who has been successful on the screens and whose parents are professional lawyers could have had such moments knocking on her door?

Be that as it may, Tyler disclosed that there was a time she was demoralized because she could not pay her rent even though she was working so hard. Thankfully those moments passed away as soon as they came.

9. A Quick Look at Her Achievements

The actress has won the Village Voice Obie Award and also the Clearance Derwent Award in 2009. Quincy has also in 2019 received the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Actress in a play. Moreso, she has previously been nominated for the Lortel Award and the Drama League in 2019 in respect of her commendable performance in the play Our Lady of 121st Street.