Tray Chaney facts for kids

Tray Chaney is an American actor who is well-known for his roles in TV shows. He became famous for playing a character named Poot Carr in the HBO show The Wire. He also acts in the Bounce TV show Saints & Sinners, where he plays Kendrick.

About Tray Chaney's Career

Tray Chaney started performing when he was very young, at just four years old! He was a dancer and even won competitions at the famous Apollo Theater.

In 2003, he appeared in a music video called "My Baby" by the rapper Bow Wow. Later, in 2006, he was in a commercial for The Wire. He also played a character on a show called America's Most Wanted.

Tray Chaney has also written a book! He released his own book, The Truth You Can't beTray, in January 2007.

Tray Chaney's Life

Tray Chaney grew up in Forestville, Maryland. Today, he lives with his wife in Clinton, Maryland.

Tray Chaney's Acting Roles

Tray Chaney has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his most notable roles:

Movies

Tray Chaney has acted in several films, often playing different kinds of characters. Some of his movie roles include:

• Head of State (2003)
• Something the Lord Made (2004)
• The Salon (2005)
• Masterminds (2013)
• Saints & Sinners Judgment Day (2021) – a TV movie where he played Kendrick, like in the TV series.
• Secret Society (2021)
• Trophy Wife (2022)

Television Shows

Tray Chaney is perhaps best known for his work on television.

• The Wire (2002–2008): This was a very important role for him. He played Malik "Poot" Carr for several seasons.
• Saints & Sinners (2016–2021): He played Kendrick Murphy, starting as a guest and then becoming a main character.
• Boomerang (2020): He appeared in an episode of this show.
• We Own This City (2022): He played Gordon Hawk in this series.