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Tyriq Withers is a rising American actor, born on July 15, 1998, in Jacksonville, Florida. He is known for his roles in the FX series Atlanta and the recent horror films Him and I Know What You Did Last Summer.
Career highlights
- Breakout role: Withers gained significant attention for his role as Aaron in the "Rich Wigga, Poor Wigga" episode of Donald Glover's FX series Atlanta in 2022.
- Lead role in Him: He stars as Cameron Cade in the Jordan Peele-produced sports horror film Him, which was released in theaters in September 2025. In the movie, his character is a rising quarterback whose pursuit of success is mentored by a legendary player (Marlon Wayans).
- Other film roles:
- 2025: Played Teddy Spencer in the slasher film I Know What You Did Last Summer, a sequel to the 1997 original.
- 2024: Appeared in the remake of the black comedy Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead.
- Television roles: He has had recurring roles in the series The Game and Tell Me Lies.
From football to acting
Before his acting career, Withers was a walk-on wide receiver for the Florida State Seminoles football team. He leveraged his real-life athletic experience and insight into the pressures on young athletes to inform his performance in Him. He credits his brother and an earlier YouTube channel, "TyriqTV," with helping him explore his creative interests before pursuing acting professionally.
Upcoming project
Withers is set to star in the film Reminders of Him, an adaptation of a Colleen Hoover novel, scheduled for release in March 2026.
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