Tahj Mowry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tahj Mowry
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Mowry performing in November 2009
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Tahj Dayton Mowry
May 17, 1986 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Pepperdine University |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
| Relatives | Tia Mowry (sister) Tamera Mowry (sister) |
Tahj Mowry (born May 17, 1986) is an American actor and singer. He is well-known for his roles in popular TV shows. These include playing T.J. Henderson in Smart Guy and Teddy in Full House. He also voiced Wade Load in the animated series Kim Possible. More recently, he starred as Tucker Dobbs in the comedy show Baby Daddy. Tahj is the younger brother of famous twin actresses Tia Mowry and Tamera Mowry.
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Early Life and Family
Tahj Dayton Mowry was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on May 17, 1986. His mother, Darlene Renée, helped manage her children's acting careers. His father, Timothy John Mowry, worked as a police officer when the family moved to California.
Tahj's father has British and Irish family roots. His mother has Afro-Bahamian heritage. His parents met in high school in Miami, Florida. They both served in the U.S. Army. Tahj has two older twin sisters, Tia Mowry and Tamera Mowry. He also has a younger brother named Tavior. Tahj played football in high school before attending Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. His sisters Tia and Tamera also went to Pepperdine.
Acting and Music Career
Tahj Mowry is perhaps best known for his role as T.J. Henderson in the sitcom Smart Guy. In this show, he played a very smart child who skipped several grades. He also played Teddy, Michelle Tanner's best friend, on the classic sitcom Full House.
Tahj has appeared in several Disney Channel Original Movies. These include Hounded and The Poof Point. He also had a guest role on the Disney Channel Original Series, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. He was a voice actor for the character Wade Load in the popular Disney Channel animated series Kim Possible. Wade was a super genius who helped Kim Possible with her missions.
Mowry has also appeared in movies like Are We Done Yet? and Seventeen Again. He guest-starred on an episode of The Game alongside his sister Tia. From 2012 to 2017, he starred as Tucker Dobbs in the sitcom Baby Daddy. In 2023, he began starring in the Disney+ series The Muppets Mayhem.
Besides acting, Tahj Mowry is also a singer. He released his first song called "Flirt" in April 2015. Later that year, he released an album with six songs called Future Funk.
Film and Television Roles
Tahj Mowry has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his most notable roles:
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1991 | Rappin' N' Rhymin' | Himself | |
| 1994 | Disney Sing Along Songs : Let's Go to the Circus | Himself | |
| 1999 | We Wish You a Merry Christmas | Ollie | Voice |
| 2000 | Seventeen Again | Willie Donovan | |
| 2001 | Hounded | Jay Martin | |
| 2001 | The Poof Point | Eddie Ballard | |
| 2003 | Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time | Wade Load | Voice |
| 2004–2005 | Hermie series | Webster | |
| 2005 | Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama | Wade Load | |
| 2007 | Are We Done Yet? | Danny Pulu | |
| 2021 | Welcome Matt | Matt | |
| 2021 | Let's Get Merried | Finn | |
| 2022 | Me Time | Kabir |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1990 | Who's the Boss? | Greg | Episode: "Who's Minding the Kid?" |
| 1991–1995 | Full House | Teddy | 14 episodes |
| 1992–1993 | Out All Night | Shavon | 5 episodes |
| 1993 | Where I Live | Jimmy | Episode: "The Terminator" |
| 1994 | Sonic the Hedgehog | Young Sonic (voice) | Episode: "Blast to the Past" |
| 1994–1995 | Aladdin | King Mamoud, Tanti | Voice, 2 episodes |
| 1995–1998 | Sister, Sister | Cousin Tahj Sammy T.J |
4 episodes |
| 1995 | What-a-Mess | Additional voices | Season 3 |
| 1996 | Star Trek: Voyager | Corin | Episode: "Innocence" |
| 1996 | Minor Adjustments | Kenny | Episode: "A Christmas Story" |
| 1996 | Friends | Kid | Episode: "The One After the Superbowl (Part one)" |
| 1997 | The Weird Al Show | Himself | Episode: "Because I Said So" |
| 1997–1999 | Smart Guy | T.J. Henderson | Main role; 51 episodes |
| 2001–2005 | Express Yourself | Himself | Interstitial series |
| 2002–2007 | Kim Possible | Wade Load (voice) | Main role; 86 episodes |
| 2005 | Lilo & Stitch: The Series | Episode: "Rufus" | |
| 2006 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Brandon | Episode: "Scary Movie" |
| 2007 | Desperate Housewives | Matt | Episode: "Smiles of a Summer Night" |
| 2012–2017 | Baby Daddy | Tucker Dobbs | Main role; 100 episodes |
| 2015 | The Real | Himself | Guest Co-Host |
| 2021 | Family Reunion | Mr. Dean | Episode: "Remember When Shaka Did the Robot?" |
| 2021 | Black Don't Crack | Khalil Grant | Main role; Unsold pilot |
| 2022 | How We Roll | Lew | Recurring role |
| 2023 | The Muppets Mayhem | Gary "Moog" Moogowski | Main role |
Awards and Nominations
Tahj Mowry has been recognized for his acting with several awards and nominations.
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| Year | Result | Award | Category | Nominated Work |
| 1992 | Nominated | Young Artist Awards | Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor Under 10 | Full House |
| 1998 | Nominated | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Leading Young Performer | Smart Guy |
| Nominated | YoungStar Awards | Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy TV Series | ||
| 1999 | Nominated | Image Awards | Outstanding Youth Actor/Actress | |
| 2000 | Nominated | Image Awards | Outstanding Youth Actor/Actress | |
| 2001 | Nominated | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Movie (Comedy): Supporting Young Actor | Seventeen Again |
| 2013 | Nominated | Teen Choice Awards | Scene Stealer: Male | Baby Daddy |
| 2014 | Nominated | Teen Choice Awards | Scene Stealer: Male | |
Images for kids
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Tahj Mowry performing in November 2009
See also
In Spanish: Tahj Mowry para niños
