Tyrel Jackson Williams (born March 16, 1997[2]) is an American actor. 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.
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Born | (1997-03-16) March 16, 1997 (age 25) |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2004–present |
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Website | https://twitter.com/Tyreljwill |
Williams was born in Westchester County, New York on March 16, 1997.[2]
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.[citation needed] 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.[3]
In 2011 Williams was cast in the Disney XD series Lab Rats which premiered in 2012,[4] playing the main role of Leo who stumbles upon the existence of the titular bionic heroes.[5] He had a starring role in the 2014 Disney XD television film Pants on Fire.[6][7] 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.[8][9]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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)[citation needed] |
2011 | Pair of Kings | Hilo Tutuki | Episode: "The King Beneath My Wings" |
2011 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold | Kyle | Episode: "Powerless!" |
2012–2016 | Lab Rats | Leo Dooley | Main role |
2012–2014 | Just Kidding | Himself | Co-host[10] |
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[11] |
Year | Awards | Category | Work | Result | Refs |
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2016 | Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Male TV Star – Kids Show | Leo on Lab Rats | Nominated | [12][13] |
2017 | Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Male TV Star | Leo on Lab Rats | Nominated | [14] |
That’s probably why Tyler has played an older Leo on Lab Rats and Tyrel played a younger Chris on Everybody Hates Chris.
"Just Kidding" returns to Disney XD with new hosts Tyrel Jackson Williams ("Lab Rats") and Jason Earles ("Kickin' It").
Jackson Tyrel Williams of the nominated Disney series Lab Rats also counted himself a fan of sports movies, saying that for him, Space Jam had held the top spot.
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