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Tyler James Williams Biography

Birth Name:Tyler James Williams

Birth Place:Westchester County, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Director

Fast Facts

Brother to actors Tyrel and Tylen Williams
Released a mixtape with his brother, Tyrel
Born to Angela, singer and songwriter, and Le'Roy Williams, a police sergeant
Began his acting career at age 4 on "Sesame Street․"
Quote: "(Appealing to fans of the TV Series 'The Walking Dead') "So, please, try to contain yourselves when around celebrities․ They may be up for a selfie, maybe even a hand-shake, but - rest assured - they don't want to be bitten․""
Has a fashion line named Tyler James Williams Seduction
Enjoys playing basketball, drums and guitar
Is featured on the soundtrack for 'Let It Shine' with songs such as 'Don't Run Away,' 'Me and You' and 'Guardian Angel․'

Awards

2006Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2006Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Actor: Comedy: nominated
2006Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor: nominated
2007Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2007Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor: nominated
2007Young Artist Award-Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2008Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series - Leading Young Actor: nominated
2009Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013Image Award-Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program - (Series or Special): nominated
2015Black Reel-Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Male: winner
2022Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actor, Comedy Series: winner
2022HCA Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy: nominated
2022OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2023Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2023Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2023Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: nominated
2023Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical-Comedy or Drama Television Series: winner
2023Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2023OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2023Peabody Award-Entertainment: winner
2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series: winner
2024Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series: nominated
2024Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: nominated
2024Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025Black Reel-Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: nominated
2025Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025Jury Award-Outstanding Comedy Ensemble: winner
2025OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2026Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated