Tyriq Withers
Tyriq Withers | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 15, 1998 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Florida State University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2021–present |
Tyriq Leshon Withers (born July 15, 1998) is an American actor. Withers began acting in 2019, appearing in short films and episodic television series such as The CW's Legacies, Tell Me Lies, and The Game. In 2022, Withers had his breakout role as "Aaron" in an episode of Donald Glover's FX comedic-drama Atlanta titled "Rich Wigga, Poor Wigga".
Early life and education
Withers was born on July 15, 1998, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Leon Withers, Jr. and Kimberly Hart.[1] He has a brother, Kionte (1995–2021) and a sister, Cayla.[2]
Withers attended Florida State University where he was part of the 2017 Florida State Seminoles football team and played as a wide receiver.[3] He graduated with degrees in Business and Marketing in 2022.[4] While at Florida State, Withers became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha.
Career
Wither's first major role came in 2022 when he played one of the leading roles opposite George Wallace in "Rich Wigga, Poor Wigga", an episode of the anthology series Atlanta.[5]
Withers also landed recurring roles in both The Game as Connor Tibbs and as Tim in Tell Me Lies.[6]
In July 2024, it was announced that Withers had been cast in the I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot alongside Chase Sui Wonders and Madelyn Cline set to be released in July 2025.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Legacies | Wolf Tour Student | |
| 2021 | Horror Noire | Cornelius | |
| 2021–2022 | The Game | Connor Tibbs | |
| 2022 | Atlanta | Aaron | |
| 2022 | Senior Year | Basketball Bro | Uncredited |
| 2022 | Tell Me Lies | Tim | |
| 2024 | Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead | Rock | |
| 2024 | Me | Yates Skurk | |
| 2025 | I Know What You Did Last Summer | Teddy Spencer | Post-production |
| 2025 | Him | Cameron Cade | Post-production |
| 2026 | Reminders of Him | TBA | Filming |
References
- ^ Florida Voter Registration Records (Report). Tallahassee, Florida: Ancestry.com. 1942–2023. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ "Kionte Devon Withers - Fraser Funeral Home". Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ "Tyriq Withers - Florida State Seminoles Wide Receiver - ESPN (UK)". ESPN.
- ^ Murry, Kenny (October 12, 2022). "After learning 'The Game,' Atlanta actor Tyriq Withers anticipates what 'lies' ahead". WABE.
- ^ Sepinwall, Alan (May 13, 2022). "'Atlanta' Recap: Is Donald Glover Taking This Anthology Business Too Far?".
- ^ Morales, Raquel (November 4, 2022). "Tell Me Lies: Everything to Know About the Hulu Drama Series". MovieWeb.
- ^ Kit, Ryan Gajewski,Borys (July 22, 2024). "'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Reboot to Star Camila Mendes, Madelyn Cline (Exclusive)".
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