Tyler James Williams plays Gregory Eddie, a substitute teacher who initially has ambitions to leave Abbott and get a job as a principal, but falls in love with teaching and decides to take a full-time position as a teacher at the school. At the Emmys, Williams told People that he felt he and his "Abbott Elementary" co-stars knew the show would be a hit when they filmed the pilot. Williams was right — the show was a hit and at the Emmys, he was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series.
According to ABC, Williams's acting career began at the age of four when he landed himself a role on "Sesame Street." However, he is best known for his titular role in the Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated television series, "Everybody Hates Chris," which won him an NAACP award for Outstanding Actor In A Comedy Series.
Williams reminded People that the first time he attended an award show, he was only 13 years old. Since the finale of "Everybody Hates Chris," Williams has made guest appearances in "The Walking Dead," "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders," "Key & Peele," and "House M.D.," among others. "Abbott Elementary" is his first big recurring role since he was a child star.
