Real Name of the Star
The actor who played Chris Rock in the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris is Tyler James Williams. The show used his performance to portray the teenage version of the comedian Chris Rock, whose real name is Christopher Julius Rock III.
About the Show
Everybody Hates Chris is a semi-autobiographical comedy series that aired from 2005 to 2009. It follows a young Black teen navigating school and family life in 1980s Brooklyn.
Cast and Character Names
Tyler James Williams starred as Chris, with Terry Crews playing his father Julius and Tichina Arnold as his mother Rochelle. The series used the Rock family’s real last name for the main characters.
Quick Facts
The show is based on Chris Rock’s childhood experiences. For more details on the series and cast, see the official network page at CBS - Everybody Hates Chris.
