Kyle Massey

Kyle Orlando Massey (born August 28, 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American actor and rapper. He is perhaps best known for starring in 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 younger 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" which charted and "It's A Dog" for the Life is Ruff soundtrack.

Early life

Massey was born August 28, 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia. He lived in Georgia until he got discovered by a talent scout at the mall with his older brother Christopher Massey, who plays Michael Barret on the Nickelodeon show, Zoey 101. Massey and his brother starred in many Broadway shows and earned several nominations from the "Outstanding Young Performer in Live Theatre" award. Massey also appeared in several commercials for Burger King and Disney. He became an overnight sensation when he was cast the role of Cory Baxter in the Disney Channel series That's So Raven and the spin-off Cory in the House. The two shows were the networks most viewed and received the highest ratings.

Career

Acting

His big break came after he was cast in the Disney sitcom That's So Raven, where he starred as Cory, Raven Baxter's stubborn younger brother who is constantly at odds with her. Kyle also stars in the Disney show Cory in the House, a spin-off of That's So Raven in which Cory's father, Chef Victor, becomes the White House chef, and he and Cory move into the White House.

He also starred in the 2005 Disney Channel Original Movie Life Is Ruff. His rap single, "It's a Dog", was included in the movie "Life is Ruff" and on the CD Soundtrack for the Disney Movie The Shaggy Dog. He also starred in a music video for Yin Yang Yo, which premiered in September 2006.

Massey's other significant roles on the Disney Channel have included voiceover work for the Disney Channel animated series American Dragon: Jake Long. Massey was cast as Huntsboy 88 on the series.

He also competed in the first ever Disney Channel Games. He was on the Green Team, along with Disney actors Lucas Grabeel, Ashley Tisdale, Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment and Mitchel Musso, and was voted MVP for the Rock, Paper, Scissors challenge. Kyle was also asked back for Disney Channel Games 2007 and was the captain of the Yellow Team. Kyle is now back at the DC Games for the second time on the yellow team. Kyle also skates like his role in Life is Ruff. He was voted one of Aol's "Top Tween (or teen) Acts".

He voiced Oscar the Scorpion in the live action/animated Winx Club direct-to-video, Winx Club: The Island of Crystal Skull (along with his older, Christopher Massey as Benny the Scorpion).

Music

Although Massey has released singles for various soundtracks and has starred in numerous music videos for Disney, he stated in an interview with Disney Adventures Magazine that he did not plan on recording an album, since he "can't sing" and does not think that he would be a successful mainstream rapper. He sang a song for the movie Underdog. During September 2007, Kyle's song, "Underdog Raps" was #1 on Radio Disney Top 10.

Massey has appeared in the Disney Channel Holiday soundtrack and the Shaggy Dog soundtrack where he performed Who Let The Dog Out. He also 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. Several of his songs have charted in Radio Disney and the American Airplay.

Personal life

Massey is close friends with fellow Disney stars included Brenda Song, Miley Cyrus and Emily Osment. Massey and his brother, Christopher, (who starred in Zoey 101) guest starred in one episode of the Miley and Mandy Show, a YouTube hit starring Cyrus and her backup dancer Mandy Jiroux. He has several animals and currently resides in Hollywood. Massey enjoys skateboarding, skiing and golfing. He has participated in several skateboarding competitions. His personal life has been kept extremely private, unlike other Disney Channel stars. He also participated in the All Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game at Yankee Stadium for the 2008 All-Star festivities. He was on the National League Team, wearing and Atlanta Braves All-Star jersey. The game was held on July 13, 2008.

Discography

Songs

• "Underdog Raps" - #1 on Radio Disney Top 10
• "Jingle Bells" - Disney Channel Holiday cd
• "In The House" - Cory in the House
• "It's a Dog" - Life is Ruff

Music videos

• "It's a Dog"
• "Underdog Raps" (Underdog movie)

Soundtracks

• Disney Channel Holiday CD
• The Shaggy Dog soundtrack
• Life is Ruff soundtrack

Filmography

Film
Year	Film	Role	Notes
2004	That's So Raven: Supernaturally Stylish	Cory Baxter	direct-to-video
2006	That's So Raven: Raven's Makeover Madness	Cory Baxter	direc-to-video
Television
Year	Title	Role	Notes
1999	Selma, Lord, Selma	Featured	as Kyle Orlando Massey Esparza/Katz TV-Movie
	Passing Glory	Principal/Dancer	as Kyle Orlando Massey Magic Johnson TV-Movie
2003 – 2007	That's So Raven	Cory Baxter
2003	The Practice	Derrick Hayes	Episode: Capitol Crimes
2005	Life Is Ruff	Calvin Wheeler	Disney Channel Original Movie
2006 – 2007	American Dragon: Jake Long	Huntsboy #88	voice
2007 – present	Cory in the House	Cory Baxter

Awards

• 2008 - Nominated Image Award Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program - (Series or Special) for: "Cory in the House" (2007)
• 2007 - Nominated Image Award Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program - (Series or Special) for: "That's So Raven" (2003)
• 2008 - Nominated Vision Award Best Performance - Comedy for: "Cory in the House" (2007)
• 2007 - Won Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor for: "That's So Raven" (2003)
• 2005 - Won Young Artist Award Outstanding Young Performers in a TV Series for: "That's So Raven" (2003) Shared with: Orlando Brown, Anneliese van der Pol, Raven-Symoné
• 2004 - Nominated Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor for: "That's So Raven" (2003)

External links

• Kyle Massey at the Internet Movie Database
• Official Site
• Official Myspace