Tyriq Withers
Tyriq Withers | |
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 Withers in 2026 | |
| Born | Tyriq Leshon Withers July 15, 1998 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Florida State University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)[1] |
Tyriq Leshon Withers (born July 15, 1998) is an American actor. Withers began acting in 2021, 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". He played Teddy Spencer in the slasher film I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) and had leading roles in the films Him (2025) and Reminders of Him (2026).
Early life and education
Withers was born on July 15, 1998, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Leon Withers, Jr. and Kimberly Hart.[2] His father is of African-American descent and his mother is of European descent.[3] He has a sister, Cayla and had an older brother, Kionte, who passed away in a car crash in 2021.[4][3]
Withers attended Paxon School for Advanced Studies in Jacksonville,[1] and attended Florida State University where he was part of the 2017 Florida State Seminoles football team and played as a wide receiver.[1] He graduated with degrees in business and marketing in May 2020.[5] While at Florida State, Withers became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.[6]
Career
Withers'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 semi-anthology series Atlanta.[7] Withers also landed recurring roles in both The Game as Connor Tibbs and as Tim in Tell Me Lies.[8] Withers co-starred in the I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel, alongside Chase Sui Wonders and Madelyn Cline, which was released in July 2025.[9] That same year, he also starred in the supernatural horror film Him opposite Marlon Wayans.[10]
In 2026, Withers starred in the romance film Reminders of Him, an adaption of the Colleen Hoover novel of the same name. The film opened to mixed reviews from critics, however was successful in the box office.[11][12] He is set to star in the Amazon MGM romantic comedy Love Love opposite Isabel May.[13] He is also set to appear in the revenge flick Family Secrets alongside Eric Dane and Thomas Doherty.[14]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Horror Noire | Cornelius | ||
| 2022 | Senior Year | Basketball Bro | Uncredited | |
| Tell Me Lies | Tim | |||
| 2024 | Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead | Rock | ||
| 2025 | I Know What You Did Last Summer | Theodore "Teddy" Spencer | ||
| Him | Cameron "Cam" Cade | |||
| 2026 | Reminders of Him | Ledger Ward | ||
| TBA | Family Secrets | Post-production | ||
| Love Love | Filming | [15] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Legacies | Wolf Tour Student | Episode: "To Whom It May Concern" |
| 2021-2022 | The Game | Connor Tibbs | 7 episodes |
| 2022 | Atlanta | Aaron | Episode: "Rich Wigga Poor Wigga" |
| 2024 | Me | Yates Skurk | 7 episodes |
Audio
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Bodyguard | Special Agent Jackson Brooks | Main role |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Black Reel Awards | Outstanding Breakthrough Performance | Him | Nominated | [16] |
| NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture | Nominated | [17] | ||
| Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture | Nominated |
References
- 1 2 3 "Tyriq Withers". Florida State Seminoles. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ↑ Florida Voter Registration Records (Report). Tallahassee, Florida: Ancestry.com. 1942–2023. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- 1 2 Gera, Makena (March 13, 2026). "All About Tyriq Withers' Parents, Kimberly Hart-Johnson and Leon Withers". People. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Kionte Devon Withers - Fraser Funeral Home". Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ↑ Murry, Kenny (October 12, 2022). "After learning 'The Game,' Atlanta actor Tyriq Withers anticipates what 'lies' ahead". WABE.
- ↑ Wilson, Kimberly. ""I'm Living For Two": Tyriq Withers On Growth, Identity, And Finding His Voice In Hollywood". Essence. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ↑ 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)".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ Keith, Eric (August 4, 2026). "Tyriq Withers Opens Up About Grief and Asking Marlon Wayans to Push Him to the Brink on Set". The Quintessential Gentleman. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ↑ D'Addario, Daniel (August 4, 2026). "Tyriq Withers Takes Off: The 'Reminders of Him' Breakout on Swapping Football for Acting and Overcoming the Loss of His Brother". Variety. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Reminders of Him". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ↑ Kroll, Matt Grobar,Justin (July 13, 2026). "Tyriq Withers To Star Opposite Isabel May In Amazon MGM Studios Rom-Com 'Love Love'". Deadline. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ "Tyriq Withers Tries His Hand at Romance After Breaking Out in a Jordan Peele-Backed Horror Flick". Cultured Mag. February 5, 2026. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ↑ Cordero, Rosy (August 26, 2026). "Amazon MGM's Tennis Rom-Com 'Love Love' Adds 5 To Cast, Including Desmond Chiam & Kam Patterson". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
- ↑ Pedersen, Erik (December 18, 2025). "'Sinners' Dominates With Record 21 Black Reel Awards nominations". Deadline. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
- ↑ Grein, Paul (January 12, 2026). "Kendrick Lamar, Doechi, Teyana Taylor & More Lead 2026 NAACP Image Award Nomainations: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2026.