Tyler James Williams

Who they were

Personal life Williams was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 2017, after experiencing symptoms for three years. Since his diagnosis, he has undergone treatment, including multiple surgeries. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] His brother Tyrel also has the same condition. [ 2 ] At the time of their coming out in 2023, both his brothers described Williams as a staunch and active ally of the LGBTQ+ community . [ 2 ] [ 3 ] ^ Crohn's and Colitis Foundation (December 1, 2018).

Tyler James Williams is an American actor and rapper. He began his career as a child actor, making several appearances on Saturday Night Live, Little Bill, and Sesame Street. Williams later rose to prominence for playing the role of Chris Rock on the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris (2005–2009). Following this, he starred as songwriter Cyrus DeBarge in the Disney Channel film Let It Shine (2012), and Noah on the AMC horror drama television series The Walking Dead (2014–15).

Early life

Early life Williams was born in Westchester County, New York , and grew up in Yonkers, New York . [ 1 ] His mother, Angela Williams, is a counselor, and his father, Le'Roy Williams, is a teacher and retired police sergeant. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Williams has two younger siblings, both of whom are also actors: Tyrel Jackson Williams (b. 1997) and Tylen Jacob Williams (b. 2001). ^ a b Tyler James Williams filmreference.com ^ Tyler James Williams Biography . Tvguide.com. Retrieved on June 18, 2012.

Path and career

Career Williams began his acting career at age 4. [ 1 ] He later starred in Little Bill as the voice of Bobby, briefly replacing Devon Malik Beckford in 2000, and played himself (or an eponymous character, "Tyler") on the PBS series Sesame Street from 2000 to 2005. He rose to fame in September 2005 by playing the title character in the hit series Everybody Hates Chris , [ 2 ] which finished in May 2009. He won a Young Artist Award in 2007 for his work on the show.

Why this date

Tyler James Williams appears on our October 9 calendar for 1992 as a birth entry.