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Tahj Mowry Biography

Birth Name:Tahj Dayton Mowry

Birth Place:Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Participated in a live auction held by The Thirst Project to sponsor wells being built in developing countries
  • While his older twin sisters were filming "Sister, Sister," he appeared in several commercials for Pine-Sol
  • Signed onto a label as a singer in the late 2000s
  • Some of his best known characters are very intelligent, including T․J․ Henderson, a young adolescent with an IQ of 180 on "Smart Guy" and computer genius Wade in the "Kim Possible" franchise
  • Played varsity football in high school and continued the sport at Savannah State University and the University of Wyoming
  • Wore a "What Would Jesus Do?" bracelet as an adolescent, including during the filming of "Smart Guy․"
  • Though he was a child actor, he attended public school throughout his childhood, which he believes kept him grounded

Awards

  • 1992Young Artist Award-Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor Under Ten: nominated
  • 1998Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor: nominated
  • 1998YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy TV Series: nominated
  • 1999Image Award-Outstanding Youth Actor/Actress: nominated
  • 2000Image Award-Outstanding Youth Actor/Actress: nominated
  • 2001Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Movie (Comedy) - Supporting Young Actor: nominated
  • 2013Teen Choice Award-Choice TV: Male Scene Stealer: nominated
  • 2014Teen Choice Award-Choice TV: Male Scene Stealer: nominated
  • 2016Teen Choice Award-Choice TV: Scene Stealer: nominated