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| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 33 |
| Birth: | August 28, 1991 |
| Role: | Cory Baxter |
| Occupation: | Actor, Rapper, Singer |
| Years Active: | 1999-Present |
| Relatives: | Christopher Massey |
| SeasonsAppeared: | All Seasons |
| FirstAppearances: | Mother Dearest |
| LastAppearances: | Where There is Smoke |
Kyle Massey is an American actor, voice actor, dancer, singer, comedian, rapper, and magician who is perhaps best known for starring in the Disney Channel sitcom That's So Raven, where he starred as Cory Baxter, and in the Disney show, Cory in the House, a spin-off of That's So Raven. Massey is also well known for starring in the Disney Channel Original Movie Life Is Ruff. Massey is the brother of Zoey 101 star Christopher Massey. As a rapper, Massey has released several songs for Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records including "Underdog Raps".
Personal life[]
Kyle Massey was born in Atlanta Georgia. His first acting acting job was in the Disney sitcom "That's So Raven". Where he starred as Cory Baxter, the mischievous, money-obsessed brother of the main character, Raven-Symoné. Massey is also the star of the Disney Channel original movie Life Is Ruff (2005), in which his hip-hop single "It's a Dog" is featured. He even starred in a music video of "Yin Yang Yo," which premiered in September 2006. Kyle is now the star of Cory in the House (2007), a spin-off of "Raven.
Career[]
Acting[]
Massey starred in the Disney sitcom That's So Raven and its spinoff Cory in the House, where he starred as Cory Baxter, Raven's stubborn younger brother who is constantly at odds with her. Massey also starred in the 2005 Disney Channel Original Movie Life Is Ruff as Calvin Wheeler. He has acted in Fame and voiced Milo Fishtooth in Fish Hooks.
Music[]
Massey has appeared in the Disney Channel Holiday soundtrack and the Shaggy Dog soundtrack where he performed "Who Let The Dog Out". He sang the theme song for Cory in the House. Massey also raps a song called "It's a Dog" on the Life is Ruff soundtrack. He also sang the theme song for Yin Yang Yo!.
He also appeared in the PBS Kids show The Electric Company.
Discography[]
Songs[]
- "Underdog Raps" - Underdog: Original Soundtrack
- "Jingle Bells" - Disney Channel Holiday CD
- "Yin Yang Yo theme" - Yin Yang Yo!
Filmography[]
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2011 | Beethoven's Christmas Adventure | Henry | Direct-to-video film |
| 2014 | Senior Project | Andy | |
| 2017 | Ripped | Young Reeves | |
| 2018 | Bad Company | Mack | Direct-to-video film |
| 2021 | Dutch | Teen Quan | Direct-to-video film |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1999 | Selma, Lord, Selma | Featured | Television film; as Kyle Orlando Massey |
| 1999 | Passing Glory | Principal/Dancer | Television film; as Kyle Orlando Massey |
| 2001 | The Parkers | Kevin | Episode: "Crazy Love" |
| 2002 | That Was Then | Classroom Kid | Episode: "The Thrity-Year Itch" |
| 2002 | The District | Ronde | Episode: "Resurrection" |
| 2002 | Becker | Kid | Episode: "The Grand Gesture" |
| 2003–2007 | That's So Raven | Cory Baxter | Main role |
| 2003 | The Practice | Derrick Hayes | Episode: "Capitol Crimes" |
| 2001 | The Parkers | Kevin | Episode: "Crazy Love" |
| 2005 | Life Is Ruff | Calvin Wheeler | Disney Channel Original Movie |
| 2006–2007 | American Dragon: Jake Long | Huntsboy #88 | Recurring voice role |
| 2007–2008 | Cory in the House | Cory Baxter | Lead role |
| 2008 | Yin Yang Yo! | Chad 3000 (voice) | Episode: "Skirting the Issue/Moon Over My Yinny" |
| 2009–2010 | The Electric Company | P.J. Watson | Recurring role |
| 2010–2014 | Fish Hooks | Milo | Main voice role |
| 2010 | Dancing with the Stars | Himself | Contestant (season 11) |
| 2014 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Thief | Episodes: "Patton Oswalt Wears a Black Blazer & Dress Shoes" |
| 2014 | Gotham | Mackey | Episodes: "Selina Kyle", "Lovecraft" |
| 2015 | Being Mary Jane | Cameron | Episodes: "Sleepless in Atlanta", "No Eggspectations" |
| 2016–2018 | Mighty Magiswords | Mr. Spoony / various others | Recurring voice roles |
| 2017 | Celebrity Family Feud | Himself | Contestant; Episode: "Jennie Garth vs. Kyle Massey" |
| 2018 | The Mind of Jake Paul | Himself | Cameo |
| 2018–2020 | Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Jeremy | Voice role |
Awards and nominations[]
| Awards and nominations | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2004 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)-Leading Young Actor | That's So Raven | Nominated |
| 2005 | Young Artist Award | Outstanding Young PERFORMERS in a TV Series | That's So Raven | Winner |
| 2007 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) Leading Young Actor | That's So Raven | Winner |
| 2007 | Image Award(NAACP) | Outstanding Performances in a Youth/Children's Program - (Series or Special) | That's So Raven | Nominated |
| 2008 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series - Leading Young Actor | Cory in the House | Nominated |
| 2008 | NAMIC Vision Award | Best Performance - Comedy | Cory in the House | Nominated |
| 2008 | Image Award(NAACP) | Outstanding Performances in a Youth/Children's Program - (Series or Special) | Cory in the House | Nominated |
| 2009 | Young Artist Award | Outstanding Young Performers in a TV Series(shared with Jason Dolley, Madison Pettis, Jake Thomas) | Cory in the House | Nominated |
| 2009 | Image Award(NAACP) | Outstanding Performances in a Youth/Children's Program - (Series or Special) | Cory in the House | Nominated |
External Link[]
- Kyle Massey on IMDb
- Kyle Massey on Facebook
- Kyle Massey on YouTube