Trina McGee

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Trina McGee
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McGee at GalaxyCon Richmond in 2023
Born1968or1969(age 55–56)
Other namesTrina McGee-Davis
OccupationActress
Years active1992–present
Known for Boy Meets World
SpouseMarcello Thedford
Children3

Trina McGee (born 1968or1969; [1] formerly known as Trina McGee-Davis [2] ) is an American actress best known for her portrayal of Angela Moore on the ABC-TV sitcom Boy Meets World .

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Early life

McGee attended Howard University in Washington, D.C. for a time. [2] Although her parents wanted her to be an attorney or a doctor, two years of studying psychology at Howard led her to pursue a career in entertainment. [1]

Career

McGee's early career included acting in the Off-Broadway production Club Twelve. [1]

After appearing in minor film roles and guest-starring in various sitcoms, McGee landed her first recurring TV role as Angela Moore in Boy Meets World in 1997. Angela's interracial relationship with Shawn Hunter (played by Rider Strong, to whom McGee is 10 years senior) was unusual for a major network television show at the time, especially one whose target demographic was teenagers. She once remarked that the typical reaction she received from young fans regarding the relationship was overwhelmingly positive and encouraging, often inquiring as to when the characters might reconcile after a breakup. She expressed her personal wish that the relationship would serve as an example of diversity for the world. [3] In 2015 she reprised the role in one episode for the sequel series Girl Meets World .

In June 2020, McGee stated that she experienced racism while starring on Boy Meets World. She stated that the people she had incidents with were Will Friedle and Michael Jacobs. She said that she has since made amends with Friedle. [4] [5]

Personal life

McGee married actor Marcello Thedford. [6] She has three children, and in June 2024 she revealed that she was pregnant with her fourth child. [1]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1996 The Birdcage Chocolate
Daylight LaTonya
2002 Friday After Next Cinnamon
2009Da' Booty ShopYolanda Johnson
2010Pastor JonesTanya JonesVideo
2016Confessions of IsabellaRosaVideo
Sins of the GuiltyVanessa Johnson
LAPD African Cops-
2023ClassmatesThalia

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1992 A Different World GenniferEpisode: "Kiss You Back"
1994 Martin Woman #2Episode: "Yours, Mine and Ours"
The Sinbad Show FaithRecurring Cast
Picket Fences DeborahEpisode: "Enemy Lines"
1995 Family Matters JosieEpisode: "The Gun"
The Parent 'Hood Ashley HouchinsEpisode: "IQ, UQ, We All Q"
1997–00 Boy Meets World Angela Moore Recurring Cast: Season 5, Main Cast: Season 6-7
1999 City Guys AshleyRecurring Cast: Season 3
2000 City of Angels SaidahEpisode: "Assume the Position"
2002 So Little Time WaitressEpisode: "The New Guy"
The Hughleys MiaEpisode: "It's a Girl: Part 2"
2007 All of Us StacyEpisode: "He's Got Game"
2015 Girl Meets World Angela MooreEpisode: "Girl Meets Hurricane"
In the Cut KarenEpisode: "The Ball's in Your Court"

As writer, director, or producer

YearTitleProjectNotes
2010Jessica Sinclaire Presents: Confessions of a Lonely WifeFeature filmProducer, writer
Keepin' the Faith: Momma's Got a BoyfriendVideoWriter
2016Confessions of IsabellaComposer, director, producer, writer
Sins of the GuiltyFeature filmCasting director, producer, writer
2020DetainmentDirector, writer

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Acting like a Kid". South Florida Sun Sentinel. September 21, 1999. p. 8 E. Retrieved May 11, 2025 via Newspapers.com.
  2. 1 2 "Meet Trina McGee-Davis". The Bryan Times. April 10, 1999. p. 8. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  3. McGee-Davis, Trina (1999-02-22). "TV Can Help World Erase Color Lines". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2013-08-22.
  4. Henderson, Cynthia (July 9, 2020). "'Being iced out': Trina McGee opens up about racism she experienced on 'Boy Meets World'". USA Today .
  5. Longeretta, Emily (Sep 18, 2022). "Trina McGee told she was not wanted in Boy Meets World finale". Variety .
  6. "'Boy Meets World' star McGee reveals pregnancy at 54". The Springfield News-Leader. June 5, 2024. p. A 2. Retrieved May 11, 2025 via Newspapers.com.