Noah Gray-Cabey is an American actor and musician, possibly known best for his portrayal of Franklin Mumford in “My Wife and Kids”, and as Micah Sanders in “Heroes”. He’s a talented pianist, who achieved significant success at a young age.
Early life, family, educational background
Noah Gray-Cabey was born on 16 November 1995, in Chicago, Illinois USA, to Whitney Gray and Shawn Cabey. Details about his parents’ occupations and lives are unknown, however, it’s been revealed that they founded a non-profit organization – Action in Music (A.I.M) – to help orphanages and children in need, allowing young artists to travel the world and perform at various concerts. The money raised from selling the tickets was directed toward helping the less fortunate. It was also a notable experience for young musicians who wanted to practice their skills.
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Noah has two brothers, Nick and Zack, and a sister Bryanna. Their family moved to Whitney’s hometown in Newry, Maine USA, when the actor was still a toddler. He started playing the piano at a very young age, at first on toy keyboards, but as his interest in piano grew, he started playing real keyboards.
Noah attended Paraclete High School in Lancaster, California and after matriculating, he enrolled at Harvard University, but it’s unknown what he majored in, and also whether he graduated or not.
Career
Career as a musician
Noah commenced his musical journey at the age of four, when he started appearing in venues throughout New England and Washington. He played classical piano professionally as a member of the New England Symphonic Ensemble, and had his first tour in Jamaica when he was still a child. At the age of five, Noah continued his tour to Australia, to perform with the orchestra at the Sydney Opera House, the youngest soloist to perform atvenue, and the Queensland Conservatory, and the International Convention in Brisbane.
As part of his successful musical career, Noah recorded a CD with his family for the A.I.M., which included Noah’s earlier performances when he played Haydn, Vivaldi and Bach – the piano he played was adjusted by his father, because the young musician couldn’t reach the pedals. The CD was sold on the official website of A.I.M.
He appeared in several TV shows as a pianist; he was in the 12th episode of the fourth season of the show “Ripley’s Believe It or Not”, in which they told his story, including how he became a concert pianist at the age of seven. He also appeared in the TV show “48 Hours”, in the segment “Changing Temp” during which he played piano. Later on, he was seen in “The Tonight Show”, “Good Morning America”, and “The Oprah Winfrey Show”.
Career as an actor
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According to sources, Noah’s acting journey began shortly after he appeared in “The Oprah Winfrey Show”, spotted by the casting director of the TV series “My Wife and Kids”. He was cast for the role of Franklin Mumford in 2002, and had a recurrent role in the beginning, later on becoming a part of the main cast, and eventually appearing in 58 episodes from season four through season five. The young actor was part of the TV series ’til 2005.
In 2004, he appeared in an episode of “CSI: Miami”, in which he played the role of Stevie Valdez. In 2006, he portrayed Shawn Beglight in an episode of “Grey’s Anatomy” and Jameel Fisher in “Ghost Whisperer”.
During the same year, he made his debut in filmography, playing the role of Joey Dury in the movie “Lady in the Water” which was directed by M. Night Shyamalan. He had another big break, when he was cast for the TV series “Heroes” in the role of Micah Sanders. In seasons one and two, he was a part of the main cast, but his role became recurrent in season three.
In 2009, he appeared in the television movie “Limelight”, then in 2011, he starred in the American action movie “Pizza Man”. From 2015 to 2016, Noah reappeared in the continuation of the series “Heroes”, entitled “Heroes Reborn”, as Micah Sanders, but the show wasn’t renewed for a second season. Noah landed another big role in 2016, when cast for the recurring role of Elliot Dixon in the TV series “Code Black”, eventually becoming part of the main cast.
The look you give when a teacher starts roasting you in front of the whole class… pic.twitter.com/56o6icdXzE
— Noah Gray Cabey (@NGrayCabey) January 8, 2016
In 2019, the young actor appeared in several episodes of the TV show “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists”, portraying Mason Gregory who is a charming student at Beacon Heights University. Noah’s most recent role was in the series “All American” in which he portrayed Frausto, who was the main character’s unwelcoming teammate.
Personal life
Noah keeps his personal life private, which is why there’s no information about his current relationship status; the actor isn’t active on social media anymore. He used to share his work and personal life on his Instagram account, but he hasn’t posted anything since 2020, and nothing on his Twitter account since 2017.
It’s commonly believed that Noah is single at the moment. The actor has never been married or engaged, and doesn’t have any children.
Hobbies, favorite things, and interesting facts
- According to his childhood Flickr account, Noah loved hiking and building forts as a kid;
- He grew up without television and other electronic devices;
- He loved spending time playing outside, going to the lake with his siblings, and camping;
- He still thinks Maine was the perfect place for growing up, while his favorite place in the whole state was Lake Umbagog;
- Noah learned to play piano through his father by memorizing his fingers’ movements;
- The actor has always been a huge animal lover, owning a couple of dogs when he was a kid;
- His childhood hobbies included airplanes, inventing and fencing;
- He loved making music with his family.
Appearance, clothing style
Noah’s height is 5ft 1in (155cm) and he weighs approx. 143lbs (65kgs). He has dark brown hair and eyes, usually wearing a short hairstyle and occasionally appearing with a beard and a mustache. Since he’s always been in the spotlight, he has been wearing classic clothes since early childhood; he’s often seen in suits, classic pants, and bows/ties.
He has an athletic body, as he seems to exercise a lot. Noah has tattoos on his chest and arm.
Net worth and salary
Currently, Noah’s net worth is estimated at close to $2 million, mainly earned from his acting career. Since he isn’t active on social media, he doesn’t seem to engage in sponsorships. The details about his annual salary are unknown.
