17 Years Later, The “Everybody Hates Chris” Cast Is Still Killin’ It

Cast members Tyler James Williams, Terry Crews, Imani Hakim, Tequan Richmond, and Tichina Arnold delivered in their roles as members of the Rock family while Chris Rock narrated the series. 

Tyler played the lead role of a young Chris Rock, who was lovable but often found himself in situations where he was not exactly favored by those around him. (Hence, the title of the series.)

Tyler has continued his successful acting career following the show. He played Lionel in the film Dear White People, portrayed Russ in Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, and starred opposite Sarah Hyland in The Wedding Year. His most recent role is Gregory, a substitute teacher on the ABC comedy Abbott Elementary. So, he has officially gone from playing a young student in Everybody Hates Chris to now being mature enough to portray a schoolteacher. The timeline adds up, but my mind still can’t fully process this fact.

Terry played Julius, Chris’ hardworking, pragmatic father who had two jobs and was devoted to saving the family’s money.

Terry has acted in numerous well-known projects over the years, including Brooklyn Nine-Nine, in which he played the character Terry from 2013 to 2021. He’s also taken on hosting roles for the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire reboot and America’s Got Talent. In 2022, he’ll be hosting America’s Got Talent: Extreme. 

Tichina played Rochelle, Chris’ hilarious, no-nonsense mother who was just a little bit obsessed with chocolate turtles.

Along with appearances in other films and TV shows, Tichina has starred in the series Happily Divorced and Survivor’s Remorse since Everybody Hates Chris. She plays Tina in her most recent series, The Neighborhood, which was just renewed for a fifth season.

Tequan played Chris’ younger brother, Drew, who appeared older than Chris and was usually favored by their peers.

Imani played Tonya, Chris’ little sister. Fun fact: Imani’s audition for Tonya was the first audition she ever went on for a pilot.

Imani starred in The Gabby Douglas Story in 2014, and more recently acted in Dinner Party, a 2021 drama film. She also played Dana in the Apple TV+ comedy series, Mythic Quest. Her next venture listed on IMDB is a thriller movie called 40.

Vincent played the role of Greg, Chris’ closest friend who was always the first one to tell Chris he was “so in there” if he got close to achieving popularity.

Chris Rock narrated the series and appeared in an episode as a guidance counselor at Chris’ school.

Since Everybody Hates Chris, Chris has starred in Death at a Funeral and the Grown Ups movies. One of his upcoming projects is Rustin, a Netflix film about the life of Bayard Rustin, a civil rights activist. He also released the Netflix comedy special, Tamborine, in 2018.