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Tyler James Williams

Tyler James Williams - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornOctober 09, 1992
Age33
BirthplaceWestchester County, New York, United States
Zodiac SignLibra - (see also Tyler James Williams's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacMonkey
GenerationMillennial Generation
Known ForStarring as Chris Rock in 'Everybody Hates Chris'; roles in 'Let It Shine,' 'Dear White People,' and 'Abbott Elementary.'

Intro

Tyler James Williams is an American actor and rapper, best known for starring as Chris Rock in the television series 'Everybody Hates Chris,' and for his roles in 'Let It Shine,' 'Dear White People,' and 'Abbott Elementary.'

Early Life & Background

Tyler James Williams was born in Westchester County, New York, and raised in Yonkers. His mother, Angela Williams, is a singer-songwriter, and his father, Le'Roy Williams, is a police sergeant. He began his career as a child actor, appearing on 'Sesame Street' before rising to fame.

Career Highlights

  • Starred as Chris Rock on 'Everybody Hates Chris' (2005–2009)
  • Played the lead role in Disney Channel's 'Let It Shine' (2012)
  • Portrayed Lionel Higgins in 'Dear White People' (2014)
  • Cast as Noah on 'The Walking Dead' (2014–2015)
  • Stars as Gregory Eddie in 'Abbott Elementary' (2021–present), earning critical acclaim and a Golden Globe Award

Trivia

  • Won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series for 'Abbott Elementary' in 2023.
  • Is the eldest of three brothers, all of whom are actors.
  • Diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 2017 and has spoken openly about living with the condition.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Tyler James Williams?

Tyler James Williams is 33 years old.

When was Tyler James Williams born?

Tyler James Williams was born the 9 October 1992.

Where is Tyler James Williams from?

Westchester County, New York, United States.

On His Birth-Day

About October 9th, 1992, in brief:

  • Historical events: The action thriller film 'Under Siege' was released on October 9, 1992. Directed by Andrew Davis and starring Steven Seagal, Tommy Lee Jones, and Gary Busey, the film was both a critical and commercial success, grossing over $156.6 million worldwide.
  • Day of the week: October 9th, 1992 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: End Of The Road by Boyz II Men
  • #1 UK song: End Of The Road by Boyz II Men
  • Popular movie: A Few Good Men directed by Rob Reiner

Check the link for more news and curiosities on October 9th, 1992.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_James_Williams
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1155602/