A native of Detroit, Michael Tylo came to UNLV as a visiting professor in Theatre and Film in 2003 after a long and distinguished stage and screen career as an actor and director that included motion pictures, television series, and major roles in popular soap operas.  He has served as an assistant dean for the College of Fine Arts and now teaches acting for UNLV FILM. He has performed with students at the Nevada Conservatory Theatre and in "Stealing Las Vegas", a feature film produced by UNLV and Roger Corman, winner of an Honorary Oscar for his ability to nurture aspiring filmmakers.