Kyle Massey


Kyle Orlando Massey, also known mononymously as Massey, is an American actor, rapper, and singer from Atlanta, Georgia. He starred in the Disney Channel sitcoms That's So Raven and its spin-off Cory in the House, in which he played Cory Baxter. Massey starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie Life Is Ruff. Massey has released several rap songs for Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records. He provided the voice of Milo in the Disney animated series Fish Hooks and was the runner-up on the 11th season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars. He is the younger brother of actor Christopher Massey.

Career

Acting

Starting in 2003, Massey played Cory Baxter on the Disney Channel show That's So Raven for four seasons, and then headlined its 2007 spinoff Cory in the House. Massey also starred in the 2005 Disney Channel Original Movie, Life Is Ruff. He also voices the character of the fish Milo on the Disney Channel's Fish Hooks. Massey also played a role in the PBS children's educational series, The Electric Company.

Music

Massey appeared on the Disney Channel Holiday soundtrack and the Shaggy Dog soundtrack where he performed "Who Let The Dog Out" and "Jingle Bells ". 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!. Massey and his brother Christopher Massey have performed rap as the duo, The Massey Boyz. He also sang the music video for Disney's Underdog.
On June 12, 2016, Massey was featured using his surname as a mononym on the song 'Verse' by Lebanese-American rapper Skate, making it the first time in nearly 10 years since Massey has done anything musically. Massey also owns a SoundCloud account where he uploads new original music, with his latest song being Finess.

''Dancing with the Stars''

Massey was a contestant on the 11th season of Dancing with the Stars, which premiered on September 20, 2010. He and his professional partner Lacey Schwimmer finished as the runners-up in the competition. Massey's final dance was a freestyle to the song "Tootsie Roll" by the 69 Boys. He was praised by all the judges, being dubbed the "Fresh Prince of DWTS".
In 2012, Massey and Schwimmer appeared in the Dancing with the Stars live show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Personal life

Massey is the younger brother of actor Christopher Massey, who played Michael Barret in the television series Zoey 101.

Discography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999Selma, Lord, SelmaFeaturedTelevision film; as Kyle Orlando Massey
1999Passing GloryPrincipal/DancerTelevision film; as Kyle Orlando Massey
2003–2007That's So RavenCory BaxterMain role
2003The PracticeDerrick HayesEpisode: "Capitol Crimes"
2003The ParkersKevinEpisode: "Crazy Love"
2005Life Is RuffCalvin WheelerDisney Channel Original Movie
2006–2007Huntsboy #88Recurring voice role
2007–2008Cory in the HouseCory BaxterLead role
2009–2010The Electric CompanyP.J. WatsonRecurring role
2010–2014Fish HooksMiloMain voice role
2010Dancing with the StarsHimselfContestant
2014Comedy Bang! Bang!ThiefEpisodes: "Patton Oswalt Wears a Black Blazer & Dress Shoes"
2014GothamMackeyEpisodes: "Selina Kyle", "Lovecraft"
2015Being Mary JaneCameronEpisodes: "Sleepless in Atlanta", "No Eggspectations"
2016–2018Mighty MagiswordsMr. Spoony, Brachiosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Long Underwear Wolf, Kaijuburger, Evil Tree 1Recurring voice roles
2017Celebrity Family FeudHimselfContestant; episode: "Jennie Garth vs. Kyle Massey"
2018The Mind of Jake PaulHimselfCameo
2019Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesJeremyVoice role