Redaric Williams facts for kids

Redaric Williams is an American actor, model, and author. His birth name is Jimmie Williams. He is well-known for playing the character Tyler Michaelson on the TV show The Young and the Restless.

About Redaric Williams

Redaric Williams was born in Petoskey. He grew up in Detroit. He has a big family with four older sisters, a twin sister, and a younger sister and brother.

As a kid, Redaric moved around a lot. He went to three different high schools before finishing at Denby High School in Detroit. He later went to the University of North Texas. There, he played football and ran track for the school's team. He studied business, but he also took drama classes. These classes helped him discover his love for acting. He eventually left college to become an actor. He got the nickname "Red" because of his skin color.

His Career Journey

Redaric started acting when he was only 11 years old. His first role was on a children's TV show in Canada.

After college, Redaric moved to New York City. He trained to become a professional actor. He worked in theater and made independent films. To support himself, he worked at night as a bouncer, doorman, and bartender.

At first, Redaric did not want to be a model. But he kept getting offers for modeling jobs. After a while, he decided to try it. He became very successful and was the face of a brand called Carling Black Label in South Africa.

After his modeling success, Redaric decided to focus on acting again. He got the role of Tyler Michaelson on The Young and the Restless. When he joined the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), he found out that another person was already using the name Jimmie Williams. So, he chose the name Redaric Williams for his acting career.

What He's Been In

Redaric Williams has appeared in many TV shows and movies. Here are some of them:

Awards and Recognitions

Redaric Williams has also been recognized for his acting.