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Tyrel Jackson Williams
Born (1997-03-16) March 16, 1997 (age 27)
Occupation Actor
Years active 2004–present
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Tyrel Jackson Williams (born March 16, 1997) is an American actor, rapper and singer. He starred as Leo Dooley in the Disney XD series Lab Rats. Williams also co-starred in the 2014 Disney XD television film Pants on Fire. From 2017 to 2020 he co-starred in the comedy series Brockmire.

Early life

Williams was born in Westchester County, New York on March 16, 1997.

Career

Williams had roles in the feature films The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie in 2005, and Failure to Launch in 2006. He has also appeared in national commercials for companies such as Target, Verizon, McDonald's, Chex Mix and General Mills. Williams appeared in two episodes of the television series Everybody Hates Chris starting in 2005, as a younger version of Chris who was played by his older brother Tyler James Williams.

In 2011 Williams was cast in the Disney XD series Lab Rats which premiered in 2012, playing the main role of Leo who stumbles upon the existence of the titular bionic heroes. He had a starring role in the 2014 Disney XD television film Pants on Fire. He was also a singing actor for Tyrone in the Nickelodeon animated television series The Backyardigans.

In 2016 Williams was cast in the role of Charles, an internet whiz who has been hired to be the assistant to a minor league baseball team and its sports announcer (Hank Azaria), in the 2017 IFC comedy series Brockmire.

Williams, along with friends Coy Stewart and Jadagrace, formed the music collective "Grouptherapy". On April 1, 2020, the collective released their debut EP entitled this is not the album. and later released their debut mixtape, there goes the neighborhood. on October 30, 2020.

Filmography

Television and film roles
Year Title Role Notes
2005, 2007 Everybody Hates Chris Baby Chris/Toddler Chris Episodes: "Everybody Hates Greg", "Everybody Hates Driving"
2005 The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie Toy Guitar Boy Film
2006 Failure to Launch Jeffrey Film
2008–2013 The Backyardigans Tyrone Singing voice role (seasons 3–4); 31 episodes
2010 Modern Family Little Phil Episode: "Game Changer"
2010 Good Luck Charlie Jasper Episode: "Study Date"
2010, 2012 Community Jordan Bennett Episodes: "Basic Genealogy", "Urban Matrimony and the Sandwich Arts" (uncredited)
2011 Pair of Kings Hilo Tutuki Episode: "The King Beneath My Wings"
2011 Batman: The Brave and the Bold Kyle Voice role; episode: "Powerless!"
2012–2016 Lab Rats Leo Dooley Main role
2012–2014 Just Kidding Himself Co-host
2014 Pants on Fire Mikey Television film (Disney XD)
2016 Future-Worm! Presto Voice role; 3 episodes
2017–2020 Brockmire Charles Main role (seasons 1–2); recurring role (seasons 3–4)
2021 Thunder Force Jessie Film
2022 Hollywood Stargirl Terrell Film
2023 Party Down Sackson Main role (season 3)

Awards and nominations

Year Awards Category Work Result Refs
2016 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Male TV Star – Kids Show Leo on Lab Rats Nominated
2017 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Male TV Star Leo on Lab Rats Nominated

See also

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