Who is Rodney Tyson? Bio, Facts, Age, Height, Weight, Family & Net Worth

Last updated on June 29th, 2025 at 11:46 am

Rodney Tyson Biography

Rodney Tyson is one of the four Tyson siblings. He operates as a surgical assistant at the Boyle Heights-based Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. He is best known as the older brother of the American heavyweight boxing champion, Mike Tyson. He correspondingly worked as a hospital corpsman for the US Army. He is an American national born in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York.

Rodney Tyson Facts.


  • Name: Rodney Tyson.
  • Birth Place: Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, United States.
  • Occupation: Medical Assistant, Celebrity Brother.
  • Nationality: American.
  • Race: Mixed (African-American-Jamaican).
  • Religion: Christianity.
  • Sexuality: Straight.
  • Gender: Male.

Rodney Tyson Age

Tyson is around 64 years old as of 2025. He was born in 1961, in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, United States. His date of birth and birthday are not publicly available. We will update this section as soon as the information is available.

Rodney Tyson Height

Rodney stands at a height of around 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm). His height has often been noted as an advantage in certain roles or performances.

Rodney Tyson Weight

Rodney has a moderate weight. His precise weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Rodney Tyson Image
Rodney Tyson Image

Body Measurements

  • Chest Size: Not Available.
  • Waist Size: Not Available.
  • Biceps Size: Not Available.
  • Shoe Size:  Not Available.
  • Eye Color: Dark Brown.
  • Hair Color: Dark Brown.

Educational Background

Rodney was born in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, as the elder of three siblings, Mike and Denise. He had a tough upbringing, plagued by poverty and brutality. He, therefore, had to drop out of school at an earlier age in order to help his family.

Rodney Tyson Family, Parents

Rodney was born in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, United States to his late father, Jimmy Kirkpatrick, and mother, Lorna Smith Tyson.

Rodney Tyson Siblings

Rodney’s only sister was the late Denise Tyson, and his brothers are boxer Mike Tyson and Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick. His sister Denise Tyson died in February 1990, after a heart attack. Jimmie is their paternal half-brother. They were brought up in a high-crime neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York.

Rodney Tyson Wife

Rodney is married to his wife Tammy Tyson. They have a happy marriage. The couple lives in Los Angeles, California, with their kid. Their actual wedding date is uncertain, though they are still married. 

Rodney Tyson Kids

Rodney and his wife Tammy Tyson are blessed with a kid, although despite being the boxing elder brother, he usually stays out of the limelight.

Family

  • Father: Jimmy Kirkpatrick.
  • Mother: Lorna Smith Tyson.
  • Siblings: Denise Tyson, Mike Tyson, Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick.
  • Marital Status: Married.
  • Wife: Tammy Tyson.
  • Kids: One.

Rodney Tyson Net Worth

Rodney has an estimated net worth of about $900,000. His main source of income is her successful career as a Medical Assistant. Tyson’s net worth is a reflection of his financial success and the value he has created throughout his career. It encompasses various assets, investments, and income streams that contribute to his overall financial standing.

Is Rodney dead or alive?

Rodney is alive and kicking.

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