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Tyrus Richard Treadway
Salem Presence
At A Glance
The youngest of seven children, Ty was born in Trenton, New Jersey. He attended Rider University on an athletic scholarship and later transferred to the College of New Jersey, where he graduated with a degree in accounting.
While working for the New Jersey State Legislature as an accountant and a computer systems engineer, Ty competed in and won the "Mr. Natural Pennsylvania" bodybuilding title. He subsequently moved to New York to pursue a modeling and acting career, appearing in GQ magazine, and working in both theater and commercials.
Ty then headed west to Hollywood, where he landed roles on the television series Just Shoot Me and Ally McBeal. He also worked in several independent films and is currently co-producing and starring in Or Forever Hold Your Peace, a dark comedy about friendship, family, and religion.
In addition to his work on the soaps, Treadway hosted the cable talk show, Soap Talk. In 2007, Treadway was the emcee of the game show Merv Griffin's Crosswords. Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
Days of our Lives
Ben Walters
October 8, 2010 to February 2, 2011
Merv Griffin's Crosswords
Himself/Host
2007-2008
American Idol Extra
Himself/Host
2006
Rodney
John
2006
Battle of the Wedding Singers
Himself/Host
2006
Cold Case
Brad Witham
2005
JAG
Ben Hewitt
2005
Soap Talk
Himself/Host
2002-2006
One Life to Live
Troy MacIver
August 8, 2001 to August 1, 2003; December 10, 2003 to January 29, 2004; January 3, 2012 to January 9, 2012 [guest]
One Life to Live
Colin MacIver
May 10, 2000 to May 25, 2001; October 1 and 2, 2008
Just Shoot Me!
Repairman
1999 Acting Portfolio
FILM
Soulkeeper
Male Prostitute
2001
I/O Error
Ian/Owen
2001
...Or Forever Hold Your Peace
Gabe
2000
Heaven & the Suicide King
Tommy Tucker
1998
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys: Nomination, Outstanding Talk Show Host (2003, 2005, 2006, 2007; for Soap Talk)
Dramalogue Award: Winner (1992; for Boys Play)
Mr. Natural Pennsylvania: Winner (1994)
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Trenton, New Jersey
DATE OF BIRTH: February 11, 1967
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Blue
MARITAL STATUS: Married, Monica Surratt [Sep 9, 2003 to Present]
CHILDREN: Daughter, Samantha Raine [Feb 2005]; Son, Ryder [Mar 7, 2006]
News Archives
News Archive: Rumors say Treadway is one of three stars on the way out. [Mar 5, 2001]
News Archive: Report: Treadway returning as a twin. [May 28, 2001]
News Archive: Treadway back in July as Colin's brother. [Jun 25, 2001]
News Archive: Treadway reveals he's been let go by OLTL -- again. [Jun 2, 2003]
News Archive: Treadway's Troy to return to Llanview. [Oct 20, 2003]
News Archive: Treadway to host sadistic game show on OLTL. [Sep 15, 2008]
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