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Sam Tyler | |
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Life on Mars character | |
First appearance | Life on Mars: Episode 1, series 1 |
Last appearance | Life on Mars: Episode 8, series 2 |
Portrayed by | John Simm (UK version) Jason O'Mara (US version) |
In-universe information | |
Title | Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) (2006) Detective Inspector (DI) (1973) |
Occupation | Police Officer Greater Manchester Police (2006) Manchester and Salford Police (1973) |
Family | Vic Tyler (father) Ruth Tyler (mother) |
Spouse | Annie Cartwright (married after series events) |
Relatives | Heather (aunt) |
Nationality | British |
DCI/DI Sam Tyler is a fictional character in BBC One's science fiction/police procedural drama, Life on Mars.
In the original British version of Life on Mars, Tyler is played by John Simm and in the American version he is played by Jason O'Mara.