Redaric Williams

Redaric Williams
Born Jimmie Williams
(1981-06-08) June 8, 1981
Petoskey, Michigan
Residence Los Angeles
Other names Jimmie Williams
Jimmie Redaric Williams
Alma mater University of North Texas (dropped out, 2002–04)[1]
Occupation Actor, model, songwriter, author
Years active 1992–present
Known for Tyler Michaelson on The Young and the Restless
Home town Detroit, Michigan

Jimmie Williams, known professionally as Redaric Williams,[2] is an American actor, model, author and musician. As an actor, he is best known for his role as Tyler Michaelson on the U.S. daytime drama, The Young and the Restless.

Personal life

Redaric Williams was born in Petoskey and raised in Detroit He has four older sisters, a twin sister, as well as a younger sister and a younger brother.[2] Frequently moving as a youth he attended three different high schools before graduating from Denby High School in Detroit[3] Williams attended The University of North Texas as a student athlete for UNT's NCAA Division One football team, also running track and field.[4] He majored in business, and he developed a passion for performing as a result of taking drama and theater courses throughout his years in school and eventually left college to pursue a career in acting. He was given the nickname "Red" due to his skin tone.[2]

Career

Redaric began acting at the age of 11 on a Canadian children's TV series. [5] [2] After leaving college, Redaric relocated to New York where he began professional training as an actor doing theater and independent films while working night shifts as a bouncer, doorman, and bartender at various New York City nightclubs. Though he initially opposed the idea, Redaric finally started modeling after receiving multiple modeling job offers.[2] After several successful brand campaigns he quickly became the face of Carling Black Label based in South Africa.[6] At this time, Redaric decided to recommit himself to acting and he signed on for the role of Tyler Michaelson on The Young and the Restless. He revealed that when he registered with the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), the name, Jimmie Williams was already being used, so he chose to go by Redaric Williams.[2]

While living in New York, Williams founded a social media company with two other friends.[7]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1992 Hands up, Hands on Himself Recurring role
2010 Hanging in the Paint Unknown Lead role
2011 ADRENALINE Lifeline Pretty Boy Floyd
2011 Damages Aggressive patron 2 episodes
2012 Allegiance Private Adams
2012–14 The Young and the Restless Tyler Michaelson Contract role
2016 Lucifer Ty Huntley 1 episode

Awards and nominations

Year Award Work Result Ref
2014
 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated
[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Former Mean Green football player is now in The Young and The Restless cast". The North Texas. November 30, 2013. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Owens, Devin (March 11, 2013). "moving man". Soap Opera Digest (American Media, Inc.): 60–63.
  3. ↑ Biography for Redaric Williams at the Internet Movie Database
  4. ↑ "The Young and the Restless Cast: Redaric Williams". The Young and the Restless. CBS Daytime. Retrieved April 20, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Redaric Williams-- ADRENALINE Lifeline". ADRENALINE Lifeline. adrenalinecinema.com. Retrieved April 20, 2013.
  6. ↑ Rice, Lynette (October 15, 2012). "'Young and the Restless' scoop: Check out the new Genoa City hunks! -- EXCLUSIVE". Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Up-Close & Personal". CBS Soaps In Depth (Bauer Media Group): 50. May 6, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Complete list of nominees for the 45th NAACP Image Awards". Los Angeles Times. January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2014.

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