Tyler James Williams

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Biography

While "Everybody Hates Chris," everyone seemed to love the series' precocious star, Tyler James Williams. The child actor, who portrayed the young Chris Rock in the semi-fictionalized UPN sitcom, learned early on how to carry a sitcom on his diminutive shoulders, having acted professionally in largely comedic roles since shortly after he learned to walk and talk.

Williams was born Oct. 9, 1992 in Westchester County, the northern suburbs of New …

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Job Title

Actor

Born

October 9, 1992

Career Milestones

2012

Cast as a young rapper in the Disney Channel musical "Let It Shine"

2006

Co-starred in the family comedy "Unaccompanied Minors"

2005

Feature film debut, a bit part in "Two for the Money," starring Matthew McConaughey and Al Pacino

2005

Landed breakthrough starring role on "Everybody Hates Chris" (UPN, The CW), a sitcom based on the childhood experiences of comedian Chris Rock

2000

Made TV debut on popular children's program "Sesame Street" (PBS)