Like his older brothers Tyler and Tyrel, Tylen Jacob Williams is a TV actor known for his role as James on the Nickelodeon sitcom "Instant Mom", and he also appeared in episodes of "Parks and Recreation", "Everybody Hates Chris", and "Without a Trace".
He was born on December 8, 2001 in Westchester County, New York and raised in Yonkers with his older brothers Tyler and Tyrel. He began his acting career when he was still an infant, joining the main cast of classic children's series "Sesame Street". He grew up in the New York City area as the son of a minister/vocalist and a New York Police Department officer. His two older brothers, Tyler and Tyrel have both had successful acting careers. In 2013, he began shooting "Instant Mom", a series starring actress Tia Mowry. His older brother Tyler James Williams (born in 1992) was the star of the popular sitcom "Everybody Hates Chris"; Tylen guest-starred in one episode.