Christopher Massey

About

Christopher Michael Massey (born January 26, 1990) is an American rapper and actor, best known for his role as Michael Barret on the Nickelodeon television series Zoey 101 (2005–2008, 2015) and Zoey 102 (2023).

Massey started his acting career at a young age, appearing in commercials for Cap’n Crunch and Pop Tarts. He also has made a guest appearance on Punk’d. He won 2002’s Young Artist Award for Outstanding Young Performer in Live Theatre for his role as Young Simba in The Lion King.
Massey had his first starring role as Michael Barret in the Nickelodeon television show Zoey 101. When the show debuted in January 2005, it drew a larger number of viewers aged 9–14 than any premiere on the network in the preceding eight years. Zoey 101 was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Children’s Program in 2005.

Massey is the older brother of Kyle Massey, star of Disney shows Cory in the House, That’s So Raven, and Fish Hooks. He guest-starred alongside his brother in a That’s So Raven episode titled “Five Finger Discount”. The Massey brothers have also had small roles on the sitcom The Parkers, appeared together on The Steve Wilkos Show, and released music together as the Massey…