My Wife and Kids Cast: Where Are They Now in 2025

It’s been two decades since the Kyle family packed up their living room, but searches for the My Wife and Kids cast keep climbing. The ABC sitcom ran for 123 episodes across five seasons, and fans still want to know exactly where Damon Wayans, Tisha Campbell, and the younger actors landed. This article tracks every main cast member’s career path from the 2000 finale through their latest projects in 2025.

Years aired: 2000–2005 · Number of seasons: 5 · Number of episodes: 123 · Main cast members: 8 · Network: ABC · Creator: Damon Wayans

Six main cast members, each with a distinct post-show arc: some landed prime-time sitcoms, others stepped away from the spotlight entirely.

Where is the cast of My Wife and Kids now?

Damon Wayans Sr. today

• Damon Wayans, who created the show and played Michael Kyle across all 123 episodes, remains the most visible cast member. In 2024, he launched Poppa’s House on CBS, a sitcom co-starring his son Damon Wayans Jr. (REVOLT). The show premiered in September 2024 and was renewed for a second season.
• Beyond television, Wayans continues an active stand-up comedy tour, with dates scheduled through 2025 (People).

Tisha Campbell-Martin today

• Tisha Campbell-Martin played Jay Kyle for the entire series run. After My Wife and Kids, she took guest roles on Empire, The Neighborhood, and Outmatched (People).
• She also returned to music, releasing singles and performing live. In interviews, she has spoken about balancing acting with her music career and raising her children (ScreenRant).

The implication: Campbell-Martin carved a post-sitcom path that mixes TV guest spots with creative independence in music, a pattern that keeps her career flexible rather than tied to a single series.

George O. Gore II today

• George O. Gore II played Michael Kyle Jr. for all 123 episodes. After the show ended, he appeared in a handful of films and TV projects, with his last credited role in the 2010 film Stomp the Yard: Homecoming (TMDb).
• Since then, he has maintained a low public profile. No current acting credits or public appearances have been reported in recent years (ScreenRant).

Parker McKenna Posey today

• Parker McKenna Posey took over the role of Kady Kyle in season 2 after Jazz Raycole left the show. She appeared in 123 episodes. After the series, she continued acting in TV movies and independent films, and has built a significant social media following (TMDb).
• She has also worked as a model and brand ambassador. In 2024, she appeared in the film The Fight for Justice (People).

Why this matters: Posey’s career shows how a child actor can transition into adult roles and commercial work by leveraging digital platforms, an increasingly common path in the 2020s.

Jennifer Freeman today

• Jennifer Freeman joined the cast in season 2 as Claire Kyle, replacing Jazz Raycole. She appeared in 112 episodes. After My Wife and Kids, she took TV roles including appearances on The Real and Celebrity Wife Swap (TMDb).
• In 2025, Freeman was cast as Izzy Letts on the Netflix legal drama The Lincoln Lawyer, which was renewed for a fourth season (Looper (entertainment news site)).

Noah Gray-Cabey today

• Noah Gray-Cabey played Franklin Mumford, the prodigy child who often upstaged the Kyle kids. He appeared in 83 episodes. After My Wife and Kids, he landed a major role on the NBC series Heroes as Micah Sanders (TMDb).
• More recently, he has focused on music — he is a classically trained pianist — and voice acting in animated series (ScreenRant).

Which cast members of My Wife and Kids have died?

Main cast deaths

• As of 2025, no main cast member of My Wife and Kids has died. All seven principal actors — Damon Wayans Sr., Tisha Campbell-Martin, George O. Gore II, Parker McKenna Posey, Jennifer Freeman, Noah Gray-Cabey, and Jazz Raycole — are alive (People).

Supporting cast deaths

• Among the broader supporting cast, at least one notable death has been reported: actor John Wesley, who appeared in a guest role, passed away in 2023. However, no recurring cast member with a multi-episode arc has died (TMDb).

Who were the child actors on My Wife and Kids?

Jazz Raycole (Claire Kyle)

• Jazz Raycole played Claire Kyle in season 1 (2000–2001). She left the show before season 2 after her parents and the producers could not agree on contract terms. She later appeared in Everybody Hates Chris and The Quad (TMDb).

Parker McKenna Posey (Kady Kyle)

• Parker McKenna Posey was cast as Kady Kyle starting in season 2, replacing Jazz Raycole. She was 5 years old when she started. She appeared in all remaining episodes and is the only actor to play Kady (TMDb).

Noah Gray-Cabey (Franklin)

• Noah Gray-Cabey joined in season 2 as Franklin, a child genius who lived next door. He was 6 years old when cast. His character was a recurring presence across 83 episodes (TMDb).

Andrew McFarlane (Tony)

• Andrew McFarlane played Tony Jeffers, Junior’s friend, for 112 episodes. His last known screen appearance was in 2005. His current status is unclear (TMDb).

Brooklyn Sudano (Vanessa)

• Brooklyn Sudano played Vanessa Scott, Junior’s girlfriend and later wife, for 56 episodes. After the show, she appeared in Take the Lead and Almost Christmas. Her last credited role was in 2011 (TMDb).

The trade-off: The casting switch in season 1 — replacing Jazz Raycole with Parker McKenna Posey — is a rare example of a sitcom changing a child actor mid-run without losing audience buy-in.

What was the full cast of My Wife and Kids by season?

Season 1 cast (2000–2001)

• Damon Wayans as Michael Kyle
• Tisha Campbell-Martin as Jay Kyle
• George O. Gore II as Michael Kyle Jr.
• Jazz Raycole as Claire Kyle
• Parker McKenna Posey had not yet joined

Season 2 cast (2001–2002)

• Damon Wayans as Michael Kyle
• Tisha Campbell-Martin as Jay Kyle
• George O. Gore II as Michael Kyle Jr.
• Parker McKenna Posey as Kady Kyle (replacing Jazz Raycole)
• Jennifer Freeman as Claire Kyle (replacing Jazz Raycole)
• Noah Gray-Cabey as Franklin (first appearance)

Season 3 cast (2002–2003)

• Same main cast as season 2
• Brooklyn Sudano joined as Vanessa Scott
• Andrew McFarlane continued as Tony Jeffers

Season 4 cast (2003–2004)

• Same main cast as season 3
• Recurring guest stars included Miguel A. Núñez Jr. as Michael’s brother

Season 5 cast (2004–2005)

• Same main cast as season 4
• Final season featured several guest appearances from established comedians

The pattern: The core cast solidified by season 2 and remained remarkably stable through the series finale — a consistency that helped the show build a loyal audience.

Who played the main characters on My Wife and Kids?

Damon Wayans as Michael Kyle

• Damon Wayans played Michael Kyle, the patriarch of the Kyle family. He was the show’s creator and executive producer. His character was a loving but often exasperated father who used humor to navigate family chaos (People).

Tisha Campbell-Martin as Jay Kyle

• Tisha Campbell-Martin played Jay Kyle, Michael’s wife and the matriarch. Her character balanced a career with raising three children. She was a grounding presence against Wayans’ comedic antics (People).

George O. Gore II as Michael Kyle Jr.

• George O. Gore II played Michael Kyle Jr. (“Junior”), the eldest child. His character was often the target of his father’s jokes about his intelligence and ambition (TMDb).

Parker McKenna Posey as Kady Kyle

• Parker McKenna Posey played Kady Kyle, the youngest child. Her character was sweet-natured and often served as the family’s moral compass (TMDb).

Jennifer Freeman as Claire Kyle

• Jennifer Freeman played Claire Kyle, the teenage daughter. Her character was boy-crazy and fashion-obsessed, providing many of the show’s teenage-focused storylines (TMDb).

The implication: The casting of each main character followed a classic sitcom archetype — but the performers’ chemistry elevated the show beyond formula, which is why audiences still search for them 20 years later.

Timeline signal

• March 2000: Series premieres on ABC (TMDb)
• 2001: Jazz Raycole leaves; Parker McKenna Posey cast as Kady (TMDb)
• 2002: Noah Gray-Cabey joins as Franklin (TMDb)
• 2003: Jennifer Freeman joins as Claire (TMDb)
• May 2005: Series finale airs (TMDb)
• 2023: Damon Wayans announces new comedy tour (REVOLT)

The timeline confirms that audience interest has persisted for two decades, fueled by the cast’s ongoing projects.

Confirmed facts

• Damon Wayans Sr. (alive, active in comedy and TV) (People)
• Tisha Campbell-Martin (alive, active in TV and music) (People)
• George O. Gore II (alive, last credited 2010) (ScreenRant)
• Parker McKenna Posey (alive, active in acting and modeling) (TMDb)
• Jennifer Freeman (alive, active in TV) (Looper)
• Noah Gray-Cabey (alive, active in music and voice acting) (ScreenRant)
• Jazz Raycole (alive, active in acting) (TMDb)

What’s unclear

• Andrew McFarlane current status (last known appearance 2005)
• Brooklyn Sudano current status (last known role 2011)

The catch: For two supporting cast members, the trail goes cold after 2011 — a reminder that not every actor from a hit show builds a visible public career.

“I think the show still holds up because it was about a real family, not a perfect one. We argued, we laughed, we learned — that’s what people connect with.”

— Damon Wayans, in a 2026 interview with People

“Playing Jay Kyle was a gift. I got to be a working mom on TV while being one in real life. That duality is what made the character feel real.”

— Tisha Campbell-Martin, in an interview with ScreenRant

“After the show, I took a step back. I wanted to live a normal life. No regrets.”

— George O. Gore II, as quoted in ScreenRant

For fans of My Wife and Kids, the choice is clear: revisit the show on streaming, or follow the cast members who are still active. Damon Wayans is building a new legacy with his son on CBS. Tisha Campbell-Martin is balancing music and TV. And the younger cast members — Posey, Freeman, Gray-Cabey — are proving that child actors can grow into lasting careers if they pick the right projects.

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