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Crews has made many cameo appearances. He was in [[Blink-182]]'s music video "[[Down (Blink-182 song)|Down]]" as a police officer, in [[Jamie Kennedy]]'s ''[[Rollin' with Saget]]'' as the security guard and in films such as ''[[Training Day]]'' and ''[[Soul Plane]].'' |
Crews has made many cameo appearances. He was in [[Blink-182]]'s music video "[[Down (Blink-182 song)|Down]]" as a police officer, in [[Jamie Kennedy]]'s ''[[Rollin' with Saget]]'' as the security guard and in films such as ''[[Training Day]]'' and ''[[Soul Plane]].'' |
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Crews usually plays muscular-looking characters with a humorous softer side, singing along with 80's music or becoming engaged with soap operas as well as his signature robot dance. But more recently, he has been able to alternate with more serious projects such as his recent appearances in ''[[Harsh Times]]'', ''[[Street Kings (film)|Street Kings]]'' and the action movie, ''[[The Expendables]]''. |
Crews usually plays muscular-looking characters with a humorous softer side, singing along with 80's music or becoming engaged with soap operas as well as his signature robot dance. But more recently, he has been able to alternate with more serious projects such as his recent appearances in ''[[Harsh Times]]'', ''[[Street Kings (film)|Street Kings]]'' and the action movie, ''[[The Expendables (2010 film)|The Expendables]]''. |
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Crews currently stars in his own reality show on [[BET]] titled ''[[The Family Crews]]'' which is about his everyday life with his family. The show premiered on February 21, 2010. He portrays Nick in the 2010 sitcom ''[[Are We There Yet? (TV series)|Are We There Yet?]]'', assuming the role originated by [[Ice Cube]] in the film from which the sitcom was adapted. In the series' first trailer Cube said that Terry Crews is the perfect person to replace him as Nick. The series was picked up for 90 new episodes <ref>[http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/08/16/are-we-there-yet-renewed-by-tbs-for-90-more-episodes/60023 ‘Are We There Yet‘ Renewed by TBS for 90 More Episodes] 16 August 2010 - tvbythenumbers</ref> (approx six seasons) by August 2010, while Crews enjoyed box office successes in three movies in August 2010 ([[Middle Men (film)|Middle Men]], [[The Expendables]], [[Lottery Ticket (film)|Lottery Ticket]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.urblife.com/the-fame/terry-crews-triple-threat|title=Terry Crews' Triple Threat! Friday Four?! Actor Speaks on Success, Family and More!|work=UrbLife.com|date= August 19, 2010}}</ref> |
Crews currently stars in his own reality show on [[BET]] titled ''[[The Family Crews]]'' which is about his everyday life with his family. The show premiered on February 21, 2010. He portrays Nick in the 2010 sitcom ''[[Are We There Yet? (TV series)|Are We There Yet?]]'', assuming the role originated by [[Ice Cube]] in the film from which the sitcom was adapted. In the series' first trailer Cube said that Terry Crews is the perfect person to replace him as Nick. The series was picked up for 90 new episodes <ref>[http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/08/16/are-we-there-yet-renewed-by-tbs-for-90-more-episodes/60023 ‘Are We There Yet‘ Renewed by TBS for 90 More Episodes] 16 August 2010 - tvbythenumbers</ref> (approx six seasons) by August 2010, while Crews enjoyed box office successes in three movies in August 2010 ([[Middle Men (film)|Middle Men]], [[The Expendables (2010 film)|The Expendables]], [[Lottery Ticket (film)|Lottery Ticket]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.urblife.com/the-fame/terry-crews-triple-threat|title=Terry Crews' Triple Threat! Friday Four?! Actor Speaks on Success, Family and More!|work=UrbLife.com|date= August 19, 2010}}</ref> |
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In 2010, Crews was featured in several [[Old Spice]] TV commercials for their "Odor Blocker Body Wash", directed by [[Tim Heidecker]] and [[Eric Wareheim]]. |
In 2010, Crews was featured in several [[Old Spice]] TV commercials for their "Odor Blocker Body Wash", directed by [[Tim Heidecker]] and [[Eric Wareheim]]. |
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Terry Crews | |
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 Crews at the San Diego Comic-Con International in July 2010. | |
| Born | Terrence Alan Crews July 30, 1968 |
| Other names | Terry Alan Crews, T-Money |
| Occupation | Actor/Athlete |
| Years active | 1999–present (actor) 1991–1996 (athlete) |
| Spouse | Rebecca Crews (1990-present) |
| Website | http://www.terrycrews.com/ |
| Career information | |||||||
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| College: | Western Michigan University | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1991 / Round: 11 / Pick: 281 | ||||||
| Career history | |||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 1995 | |||||||
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Terrence "Terry" Alan Crews (born July 30, 1968) is an American actor and retired American football player, who was a defensive end and linebacker in the National Football League. He is perhaps best known for his role as family patriarch Julius on the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris. Currently, he stars as Nick Persons on the TBS sitcom Are We There Yet?
Life and career
Terry Crews was born in Flint, Michigan,[1] the son of Patricia and Terry Crews. He attended Flint Southwestern Academy.[2] He earned an Art Excellence Scholarship to attend the Interlochen Center for the Arts and then Western Michigan University.[3]
While completing his studies as an art major, Crews was a key member of the Western Michigan football team, where he earned all-conference honors as a defensive end. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams of the NFL in the 11th round of the 1991 NFL Draft.[4] His career lasted four seasons, including stints with the Rams, San Diego Chargers, the Washington Redskins and the Philadelphia Eagles.
After retiring in 1998, Crews pursued an acting career. His first film was The 6th Day, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. He played the beefcake "he-man" in movies such as White Chicks. He also played Damon in Friday After Next, featuring Ice Cube and Mike Epps. Crews has also done commercials with Nike. He last starred in the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris (as Julius) on the CW, and his more modern movie appearances were alongside Adam Sandler in The Longest Yard, Click, The Benchwarmers and Idiocracy.
Crews has made many cameo appearances. He was in Blink-182's music video "Down" as a police officer, in Jamie Kennedy's Rollin' with Saget as the security guard and in films such as Training Day and Soul Plane.
Crews usually plays muscular-looking characters with a humorous softer side, singing along with 80's music or becoming engaged with soap operas as well as his signature robot dance. But more recently, he has been able to alternate with more serious projects such as his recent appearances in Harsh Times, Street Kings and the action movie, The Expendables.
Crews currently stars in his own reality show on BET titled The Family Crews which is about his everyday life with his family. The show premiered on February 21, 2010. He portrays Nick in the 2010 sitcom Are We There Yet?, assuming the role originated by Ice Cube in the film from which the sitcom was adapted. In the series' first trailer Cube said that Terry Crews is the perfect person to replace him as Nick. The series was picked up for 90 new episodes [5] (approx six seasons) by August 2010, while Crews enjoyed box office successes in three movies in August 2010 (Middle Men, The Expendables, Lottery Ticket).[6]
In 2010, Crews was featured in several Old Spice TV commercials for their "Odor Blocker Body Wash", directed by Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim.
Crews has four children: 3 girls and a boy with his wife, Rebecca, as well as one step-daughter from his wife's previous relationship.[7]
Filmography
| Film | |||
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| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2000 | The 6th Day | Vincent | |
| 2001 | Training Day | Black P. Stones Gang Member | uncredited |
| 2002 | Serving Sara | Vernon | |
| Friday After Next | Damon | ||
| 2003 | Deliver Us from Eva | Big bartender | |
| Malibu's Most Wanted | 8 Ball | ||
| BAADASSSSS! | Big T | ||
| 2004 | Behind the Smile | Big James | |
| Starsky & Hutch | Porter | ||
| White Chicks | Latrell Spencer | ||
| Soul Plane | Bouncer | ||
| 2005 | The Longest Yard | Cheeseburger Eddy | |
| 2006 | Lies & Alibis | Crazy Eight | |
| Harsh Times | Darrell | ||
| The Benchwarmers | Steven | ||
| Puff, Puff, Pass | The Cool Crush Ice Killer | ||
| Click | Singing Guy in Car | uncredited | |
| Idiocracy | President Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho | ||
| Inland Empire | Street Person #3 | ||
| 2007 | Norbit | Big Black Jack Latimore | |
| How to Rob a Bank | Officer Degepse | ||
| Who's Your Caddy? | Tank | ||
| Balls of Fury | Freddy "Fingers" Wilson | ||
| 2008 | Street Kings | Detective Terrence Washington | |
| Get Smart | Agent 91 | ||
| 2009 | Terminator Salvation | Captain Jericho | |
| Gamer | Hackman | ||
| 2010 | The Expendables | Hale Caesar | |
| Lottery Ticket | Jimmy the Driver | ||
| Middle Men | James | ||
| DVD Films | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2008 | Get Smart's Bruce and Lloyd Out of Control | Agent 91 | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1999–2001 | Battle Dome | T-Money | |
| Martin | |||
| 2005–2009 | Everybody Hates Chris | Julius | |
| 2010–present | Are We There Yet? | Nick Persons | |
| Television guest appearances | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2005 | My Wife and Kids | Darryl | |
| 2006 | The Boondocks | Multiple characters | |
| Music Videos | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2006 | Blink 182 - "Down" | Police Officer | |
References
- ^ "Flint native Terry Crews shines on screen". The Michigan Journal. February 6, 2007. Retrieved October 2, 2008.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher=|publisher=(help) - ^ "Chris Rock to Appear on His Own Sitcom". BET.com. July 25, 2007. Retrieved October 2, 2008.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher=|publisher=(help) - ^ "Everybody Hates Chris". The CW. Retrieved October 2, 2008.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ "St. Louis Rams Draft History". St. Louis Rams. Archived from the original on May 23, 2007. Retrieved September 2, 2007.
- ^ ‘Are We There Yet‘ Renewed by TBS for 90 More Episodes 16 August 2010 - tvbythenumbers
- ^ "Terry Crews' Triple Threat! Friday Four?! Actor Speaks on Success, Family and More!". UrbLife.com. August 19, 2010.
- ^ Biography at IMDb
External links
- 1968 births
- Actors from Michigan
- African American film actors
- African American players of American football
- African American television actors
- American football defensive ends
- American football linebackers
- Living people
- Los Angeles Rams players
- People from Flint, Michigan
- Players of American football from Michigan
- Rhein Fire players
- San Diego Chargers players
- Washington Redskins players
- Western Michigan Broncos football players