Tyler James Williams started his showbiz career on Sesame Street at the early age of four. He also appeared in the animated series Little Bill, voicing the character of Bobby. Also, he emerged in many commercials and comedic spoofs. But his popularity greatly immersed as he stars as the main character in Everybody Hates Chris. As the young Chris Rock in the comedy series, he struggles to watch out for his siblings as he deals with the challenges of being a black teenager.
After the cancellation of Everybody Hates Chris, Williams moved on to lend his voice in Batman: The Brave and the Bold, and guest starred on House and Lab Rats. In 2012, he joined the cast of Go On, which stars Matthew Perry.