He is also known for starring on the TBS sitcom "Are We There Yet?" as Kevin Kingston and the PBS network series "The Electric Company" as Marcus Barnes. In 2011, Coy won the Young Artists Award for "Best Supporting Young Actor in a Comedy or Drama" for his performance on "Are We There Yet?" In January 2012, his father published a non-fiction book called "The Unlikely Journey" which chronicles Coy's journey into the entertainment business.