George O. Gore II
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Occupation(s) | Actor Director Writer Comedian |
Years active | 1991–present |
George Owen Gore II (born December 15, 1982) is an American
Career
Gore made his acting debut at age 7 in 1992, appearing as Brian in Juice.[2] His first major role was Gregory "G" Williams, the son of Malik Yoba's character, on crime drama New York Undercover, appearing on the series from 1994 to 1998.[3][4] Gore received several accolades for his work on New York Undercover, all nominations: three NAACP Image Awards,[5] one Young Artist Award (1997),[6] and a YoungStar Award (1998).[7] He had a small role in horror film The Devil's Advocate (1997).[8] While continuing his acting career as a teenager, Gore was a student at Suitland High School.[9]
In 2001, he was cast as Michael Kyle, Jr. (who went by Junior) on sitcom My Wife and Kids.[10] Gore claimed that he had to adjust to the comedic setting of the series, having mostly acted in more dramatic works up to that point.[11] For his work on this series, he was nominated in 2004 for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.[12] It marked his fourth NAACP Image Award nomination overall. Additionally, Gore earned his second Young Artist Award nomination in 2003.[13] Gore continued playing the role until the series ended in 2005.[14]
His other television credits include guest roles on Law & Order[15] and Touched by an Angel.[16] Gore appeared in the 2009 film Dance Flick,[17] and played a fictionalized version of himself in Second Generation Wayans.[18]
Behind the scenes, Gore directed one episode of My Wife and Kids ("Outbreak Monkey"), wherein LeBron James makes a guest appearance.[19] He co-wrote the screenplay for Sneakerella (2022), a modern adaptation of fairy tale Cinderella.[20]
Filmography
Film
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
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Voice of D-Roc | television movie |
2006 | Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-Roc's Street | D-Roc | Television movie |
2009 | Dance Flick | Ray |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2004 | My Wife and Kids | Director | Episode: "Outbreak Monkey" |
References
- ^ de Moraes, Lisa (April 18, 2012). "BET unveils new lineup, featuring T.J. Holmes on late-night show". Washington Post. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
- ^ Jones, Okla (January 19, 2022). "'Juice' Turns 30: See The Film's Cast Then And Now". Essence. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
- ^ "'New York Undercover' Remains Most Popular TV Show For Blacks". Jet. Johnson Publishing Company. October 14, 1996. p. 60.
- ^ Whetstone, Muriel L. (February 1996). "Malik Yoba: Television's Renaissance Man". Ebony. Johnson Publishing Company. p. 150.
- ^ "NAACP Image Awards nominees announced". United Press International. February 21, 1996. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
- Young Artist Awards. Archived from the originalon April 2, 2011. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
- The Free Library. September 17, 1998. Archived from the originalon June 15, 2018. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
- ISBN 9781557833419.
- ^ Kurtz, Howard (May 26, 1998). "The Neighborly Newscasts". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
- ISBN 9780810863484.
- ^ Yarbrough, Marti (October 28, 2002). "My Wife & Kids Returns For Third Season Of Black Family Problems And Pleasures". Jet. Johnson Publishing Company. p. 60.
- ^ "The 2004 NAACP Image Award nominees". Indianapolis Recorder. January 16, 2004. p. C5.
- Young Artist Awards. Archived from the originalon December 4, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
- ISBN 9780786486410.
- ^ "George O Gore II". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2014. Archived from the original on 19 April 2014. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
- ^ Lentz, Harris M. (2001). Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television Credits: Television shows. McFarland & Company. p. 2170.
- ^ Debruge, Peter (May 21, 2009). "Dance Flick". Variety. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
- ISBN 9781476630946.
- Gadsden Times. June 21, 2005.
- ^ Petski, Denise (October 21, 2020). "'Sneakerella': Chosen Jacobs, Lexi Underwood & John Salley To Star In Disney+ Movie". Deadline. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
External links
- George O. Gore II at IMDb