Tai Urban started his career at the age of 6 months old. He first started working on the set of The Drew Carey Show (1995), but is known for his co-starring role in Showtime's Shameless (2011) (Season 4). He can also be seen in Gulliver Quinn (2012), Pair of Kings (2010), Mike & Molly (2010), Sons of Tucson (2010), Jonas (2009), The Children's Parade (2010), Dexter (2006), Brothers & Sisters (2006). As Tai's love of acting grew, he delved into theater, commercials, and more films. His life around the world helped cultivate his acting abilities as he found a greater understanding of people and their cultures.

Tai Urban has been nominated at the 34th Young Artist Awards for his lead role in a short film in 2013 and again for the 36th Young Artist Awards for his co-starring role in Showtime's Shameless. In 2013 Tai was also nominated as a young lead actor at the Global Officials of Dignity Awards, & nominated as young actor, celebrity photographer, and athlete of the year for EOTM awards.