Tyriq Withers

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Tyriq Withers
Born (1998-07-15) July 15, 1998 (age 27)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Alma mater Florida State University
OccupationActor
Years active2021–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". He played Teddy Spencer in the slasher film I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025).

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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]

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. [7]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2021 Legacies Wolf Tour Student
Horror Noire Cornelius
2021–2022 The Game Connor Tibbs
2022 Atlanta Aaron
Senior Year Basketball BroUncredited
Tell Me Lies Tim
2024 Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead Rock
MeYates Skurk
2025 I Know What You Did Last Summer Teddy Spencer
Him Cameron CadePost-production
2026 Reminders of Him Ledger WardPost-production

References

  1. ↑ Florida Voter Registration Records (Report). Tallahassee, Florida: Ancestry.com. 1942–2023. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Kionte Devon Withers - Fraser Funeral Home" . Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Tyriq Withers - Florida State Seminoles Wide Receiver - ESPN (UK)". ESPN.
  4. ↑ Murry, Kenny (October 12, 2022). "After learning 'The Game,' Atlanta actor Tyriq Withers anticipates what 'lies' ahead". WABE.
  5. ↑ Sepinwall, Alan (May 13, 2022). "'Atlanta' Recap: Is Donald Glover Taking This Anthology Business Too Far?".
  6. ↑ Morales, Raquel (November 4, 2022). "Tell Me Lies: Everything to Know About the Hulu Drama Series". MovieWeb.
  7. ↑ 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)
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