George O. Gore II facts for kids
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George O. Gore II
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| Born | December 15, 1982 |
| Occupation | Actor Director Writer Comedian |
| Years active | 1991–present |
George Owen Gore II, born on December 15, 1982, is an American actor and comedian. He is famous for his roles in popular TV shows.
He played Gregory "G" Williams in the FOX series New York Undercover from 1994 to 1998. Later, he starred as Michael Kyle, Jr. in the ABC sitcom My Wife and Kids from 2001 to 2005. George Gore II was also a main actor in the comedy show Second Generation Wayans. Throughout his career, he has been nominated four times for the NAACP Image Award.
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George Gore II's Acting Career
George Gore II started acting when he was nine years old in 1992. His first role was Brian in the movie Juice. His first big role was playing Gregory "G" Williams. This was the son of Malik Yoba's character in the crime drama New York Undercover. He was on this show from 1994 to 1998.
For his work on New York Undercover, George Gore II received several nominations. These included three NAACP Image Awards, a Young Artist Award in 1997, and a YoungStar Award in 1998. He also had a small part in the horror movie The Devil's Advocate in 1997. While acting as a teenager, Gore also attended Suitland High School.
Starring in My Wife and Kids
In 2001, George Gore II was chosen to play Michael Kyle, Jr., also known as Junior, in the sitcom My Wife and Kids. He mentioned that he had to get used to comedy. Before this, most of his acting jobs were in more serious shows.
For his role in My Wife and Kids, he was nominated in 2004. This was for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. It was his fourth NAACP Image Award nomination overall. He also earned his second Young Artist Award nomination in 2003. George Gore II continued playing Junior until the show ended in 2005.
Other TV Shows and Movies
George Gore II has also appeared as a guest star on other TV shows. These include Law & Order and Touched by an Angel. In 2009, he was in the movie Dance Flick. He also played a version of himself in Second Generation Wayans.
Behind the scenes, George Gore II directed one episode of My Wife and Kids. This episode was called "Outbreak Monkey". Famous basketball player LeBron James was a guest star in that episode. George Gore II also helped write the movie Sneakerella in 2022. This movie is a modern version of the fairy tale Cinderella.
Filmography
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1992 | Juice | Brian | Credited as George O. Gore |
| 1996 | Eddie | Mark Jones | |
| 1997 | The Devil's Advocate | Boy in Harlem | |
| 1999 | The Bumblebee Flies Anyway | Billy | |
| 2006 | Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness | Voice of D-Roc | television movie |
| 2006 | Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-Roc's Street | D-Roc | Television movie |
| 2009 | Dance Flick | Ray |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–1998 | New York Undercover | Gregory "G" Williams | 41 episodes |
| 1996 | Law & Order | Clayton Doyle | Episode: "Slave" |
| 1998 | Touched by an Angel | Tyler | Episode: "Elijah" |
| 2001 | The Nightmare Room | Frederick Goal | 2 episodes |
| 2001–2005 | My Wife and Kids | Michael Kyle Jr. | Main role |
| 2013 | Second Generation Wayans | Himself | 10 episodes |
| 2017 | A Boo Crew Christmas | D-Roc | voice |
Director Credits
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | My Wife and Kids | Director | Episode: "Outbreak Monkey" |
See also
In Spanish: George O. Gore II para niños
