William Allen Young is an acclaimed American actor who has starred in over 100 television, stage, and film projects in his illustrious career, including the Academy Award-nominated film: "A Soldier's Story." In addition, worldwide fans recognize him or his role as Frank Mitchell on the hit TV series "Moesha" and Rollie Guthrie on the CBS medical drama "Code Black."

The Washington DC native grew up in South Central LA. As a child, William gained inspiration from his mother who worked as a maid to help support her seven children. She later went back to school and earned her diploma and a nursing license, then enjoyed a successful 30-year career in the medical profession. "Education helped my mother get up off her knees and realize her life's dream. That's powerful!" says William.

For over 20 years, William has been helping hundreds of disadvantaged youth realize their life's dreams by creating opportunities for them to obtain a college education through his nonprofit Young Center for Academic & Cultural Enrichment. The organization promotes student success and empowers young people to become future leaders of their communities. Students from over 270 schools and 13 U.S. states have participated in the organization's enriching educational programs, and its alumni have been accepted at over 80 U.S. colleges and universities to date.

William is a distinguished USC graduate and holds a Masters's degree in Sociolinguistics, a bachelor's degree in Rhetoric, and an associate's degree in Communication Studies from El Camino College.

He is the recipient of a Ford Foundation' Freedom Unsung' Award, President's Icon Award, NAACP Social Achievement Award, and Thomas Kilgore Jr. Service Award. In addition, he was deemed a 'Good Will Ambassador' by former President Bill Clinton, and President Barack Obama called him "a pillar for his community."