On “Everybody Hates Chris,” he helped to tell the story of Chris Rock’s wacky childhood.
By now you may have already become a superfan of the ABC workplace sitcom, “Abbott Elementary.”
The show takes place at an underfunded, public elementary school in Philadelphia.
But who is Tyler James Williams?
The show, which ran from 2005 to 2009, was based on the misadventures ofChris Rock’sadolescent life.
Rock, who narrated the show, hand picked Williams to play him.
We would guess that Rock never regretted his choice.
Lucky for us, Quinta Brunsonbasically createdthis quality role for Williams.
He’s allowed to flex his comedic muscle in his own way.
Williams is no exception, seeing as he is able to check both off the list.
Fans were so impressed, they challenged him to do more.
He feels it’s important to find a trusted community that will also serve as a support system.
In 2014, Williams starred in the Justin Simien satirical film “Dear White People.”
Williams plays Lionel Higgins, a Black college student who is also gay.
His goal was to give Lionel depth and complexities.
“We don’t have to automatically see and know he’s gay just by his mannerisms.
That’s not everybody” (viaHuffPost).
