Ty Ballion is a rising American actor from Taylorville, Illinois, recognized for his performances in independent films and television. He is known for using method acting in his roles. Ballion has appeared in numerous television shows and independent films shot in Chicago, Illinois, and St. Louis, Missouri as well as multiple interviews and podcasts. In addition to performing, he is a skilled bartender. He is a father with a son named Sylas. He began his acting career around four years ago, with "Potentially Dangerous" being his first notable role. He highlights the need of resilience and celebrating accomplishments while admitting the difficulties encountered in the acting career, including financial difficulty. He finds triumph in the act of performance itself, loving "to make people scared, to make them laugh, to make them feel emotions" through his acting.