To date, Tyson has appeared in over two dozen pornographic films, and directed several others He announced his retirement in 2004, but again changed his mind after the success of Take 'Econometrica Down. Shortly thereafter Tyson starred in his breakthrough film, Tiger's Brooklyn Tails.Īfter serving a stint as an actor for Latino Fan Club, Tyson left the porn industry in 1999, but quickly returned in 2000 to form his own production company, Tiger Tyson Productions. Recruited by a friend and fellow dancer at a gay club, Tyson was introduced in the 1997 film Sweatin' Black with director Enrique Cruz. Tyson began a career in pornography at age 19 after serving fourteen months in prison for grand theft automobile Tyson, who is of African American and Puerto Rican descent, is renowned for his large endowment and aggressive sexual style on camera. He has also worked as a male escort and gogo dancer, and appears frequently in gay-themed publications. He is noted for his appearances in ethnic-themed porn films, where he performs regularly as a top. Brooklyn, New York City, United States of America