Terry Crews is an American actor and former NFL player who has been active in both film and television circuits. Crews played Julius Rock on the CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris and Nick Kingston-Persons in the TBS sitcom Are We There Yet? He plays NYPD Sergeant Terry Jeffords in the FOX sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine. His film credits include White Chicks, Idiocracy, the Expendables series, and Deadpool 2.
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Terry Crews Biography
Terry Crews was born on the 30th of July 1968, in Flint, Michigan, United States of America. according to his birthday, he’s 54 years old as of 2024.
| Birth Name | Terry Alan Crews |
| Nickname | Terry |
| Date of Birth | July 30, 1968 |
| Place of Birth | Flint, Michigan, U.S. |
| Age | 53 years old |
| Sun Sign | Leo |
| Profession | Actor, Comedian Former NFL Player |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Religion | Christianity |
Family
- Father – Terry Crews Sr.
- Mother – Patricia Crews
- Siblings – Micki Crews (Sister)
Education
Terry Crews attended the Flint Southwestern Academy in Michigan. He earned a Chrysler-sponsored art scholarship at the Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan.
After that, he received an Art Excellence scholarship and a full-ride athletic scholarship for football at Western Michigan University from where he graduated in 1991 with a major in Arts.
Terry Crews Wife
Terry Crews married gospel singer and former beauty queen Rebecca King in 1990. They have four children, daughters Azriel (b. 1990), Terra (b. 1999), Wynfrey (b. 2004), son Isaiah (b. 2007), and one grandchild.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 6 feet 3¼ inches Centimeters – 191 cm Meters – 1.91 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 11 kg Pounds – 245 lbs |
| Body Build | Bodybuilder |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Bald |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 14 (US) |
| Distinctive Features | Flexing his pectorals Robot dance Frequently plays unintelligent or immature characters Very muscular physique |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Terry Crews made his acting debut with the science fiction film The 6th Day as Vincent Bansworth in 2000 alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger.
His film credits include Friday After Next (2002) and The Longest Yard (2005), Street Kings (2008), Terminator Salvation (2009), The Expendables (2010), The Expendables 2 (2012), Scary Movie 5 (2013), The Expendables 3 (2016), and Deadpool 2 (2018)
Television Debut
Terry landed his role as T-Money on the syndicated series Battle Dome from 1999 to 2001.
His television credits include Everybody Hates Chris (2005 – 2009), Are We There Yet? (2010 – 2012), and Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–present)
Brand Endorsements
Terry has done endorsement work for Old Spice and Toyota.
Favorite Things
- Movies – Aliens (1986), Do the Right Thing (1989), The Pianist (2002)
- Food – Bread pudding with orange butter sauce
- Documentary – Roger & Me (1989)
- Book – The Magic of Thinking by David J. Schwartz
- Super Heroes – Luke Cage, Silver Surfer
- Color – Blue
- Video Game – Dragon Age Inquisition
- NFL Player – Arian Foster from Houston Texans
Terry Crews Net Worth
Thanks to his versatile career, Terry has made a huge fortune for himself over the years. His flourishing career as an NFL player and actor has undoubtedly contributed to his financial success. As of 2024, Terry Crews has a net worth of $25 million US dollars.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – realterrycrews
- Instagram – terrycrews
- Twitter – terrycrews
Terry Crews Facts
His career included stints with the Rams, the San Diego Chargers, the Washington Redskins, and the Philadelphia Eagles. He played six years in the NFL before retiring in 1997.
In the early days of his football career, he used to paint portraits of his football teammates to support himself and his family.
After his retirement from the NFL, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
His first job in the entertainment industry was as a courtroom sketch artist in Flint, Michigan.
His breakout role came in Friday After Next starring Ice Cube, for whom Crews had previously worked as an on-set bodyguard.
He is an accomplished flutist.
The 1975 film “The Apple Dumpling Gang” was the first movie he ever saw in his lifetime.
Crews co-founded a design company called Amen&Amen, with fashion designer Nana Boateng.
In 2014, Crews released his autobiography, Manhood: How to Be a Better Man or Just Live with One, where he discusses a lot of things about his personal such as a strict upbringing in a Christian family, his NFL career, his successful acting career, and his long-standing pornography addiction, which led to several problems in his life.
Crews was named one of the “Silence Breakers” at the Time Person of the Year award in 2017.
In March 2021, Crews launched the Ethereum-based cryptocurrency $POWER.