Terry Crews Biography: Movies, Age, Net Worth, Parents, Instagram, Height, Siblings, TV Shows

Terry Crews is a multi-talented American artist, actor, comedian, activist, and former professional football player.

He is best known for his roles in the sitcoms Everybody Hates Chris and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, the action film series The Expendables, and the comedy films White Chicks and Idiocracy.

He is also a popular host of game and reality shows, such as Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, America’s Got Talent, and The Family Crews. Crews is a public advocate for women’s rights and an activist against sexism and racism.

He has shared his personal stories of overcoming abuse, addiction, and toxic masculinity and has inspired many people with his courage, honesty, and humor.

Profile

• Full name: Terry Alan Crews
• Nickname: T-Money
• Date of birth: July 30, 1968
• Age: 56 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Flint, Michigan, USA
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor, comedian, activist, artist, former football player
• Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
• Parents: Patricia Crews, Terry Crews Sr.
• Siblings: Two sisters
• Spouse: Rebecca King-Crews
• Children: Azriel Crews, Tera Crews, Wynfrey Crews, Naomi Burton-Crews, Isaiah Crews
• Relationship status: Married
• Net worth: $25 million

Early Life and Education

Terry Crews was born on July 30, 1968, in Flint, Michigan, to Patricia and Terry Crews Sr. He is the middle child of three siblings and has two sisters.

He grew up in a strict Christian household, and his mother was the primary caregiver, as his father was an alcoholic and abusive to his family.

Crews suffered from low self-esteem and insecurity as a child and often felt powerless and fearful.

He found solace in art and music and learned to play the flute from his great-aunt. He also developed a passion for drawing and painting and won an art excellence scholarship to attend the Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan.

Crews attended Flint Academy, where he excelled in both academics and athletics. He was a star student and football player and was voted class president in his senior year. He also played basketball and ran track.

He graduated in 1986 with honors and received another scholarship to study at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo.

There, he majored in art and joined the football team as a defensive end and linebacker. He was an All-Conference player who helped the WMU Broncos win the Mid-American Conference championship in 1988. He graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Personal Life

Terry Crews met his wife, Rebecca King, when he was 19. They dated for three years and got married on July 29, 1989.

They have five children together: four daughters and one son. Their eldest daughter, Azriel, is a singer and songwriter. Their second daughter, Tera, is a social media influencer and entrepreneur.

Their third daughter, Wynfrey, is a producer and actress. Their fourth daughter, Naomi, is an actress and model. Their son, Isaiah, is an actor and rapper. The Crews family lives in Los Angeles, California.

Crews and his wife have faced many challenges and struggles in their marriage, including infidelity, addiction, and financial difficulties.

Crews admitted that he was unfaithful to his wife in the early years of their marriage and that he developed a pornography addiction that affected his intimacy and trust with his wife.

He also revealed that he suffered from depression and anxiety and that he had anger issues that stemmed from his childhood trauma.

He sought therapy and counseling and joined a 12-step program to overcome his addiction and heal his wounds.

He also renewed his faith and commitment to his wife and family and apologized for his mistakes. He and his wife have written books and interviewed about their reconciliation and forgiveness journey and have become advocates for healthy and happy marriages.

Career

Terry Crews began his career as a professional football player in 1991 when the Los Angeles Rams drafted him in the 11th round of the NFL draft.

He played as a defensive end and linebacker for various teams, including the San Diego Chargers, the Rhein Fire (in the World League of American Football), the Washington Redskins, and the Philadelphia Eagles.

He played for the Green Bay Packers but was cut before the regular season. He retired from football in 1997 after six years in the NFL.

Crews then moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. He started by appearing in music videos and commercials and landed his first film role in The 6th Day (2000), starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

He gained more recognition after starring in the comedy film Friday After Next (2002), playing the role of Damon, an ex-convict.

He also appeared in other comedy films, such as Serving Sara (2002), Malibu’s Most Wanted (2003), Soul Plane (2004), and White Chicks (2004), in which he played the memorable role of Latrell Spencer, a basketball player who falls in love with one of the disguised protagonists.

Crews also ventured into television and became a regular cast member of the game show Battle Dome (1999-2001), where he played the character of T-Money, an urban warrior.

He then starred in the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris (2005-2009), playing the role of Julius Rock, the father of the young Chris Rock.

He received critical acclaim and several award nominations for his performance. He also starred in another sitcom, Are We There Yet? (2010-2013), playing the role of Nick Persons, a newlywed stepfather.

Crews continued to appear in various films and television shows, showcasing his versatility and range as an actor.

He starred in the dystopian comedy film Idiocracy (2006), playing the role of President Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho, a former porn star and wrestler.

He also starred in the action film series The Expendables (2010-2014), playing the role of Hale Caesar, a weapons specialist and mercenary.

He also appeared in other films, such as Norbit (2007), Get Smart (2008), Bridesmaids (2011), The Ridiculous 6 (2015), Deadpool 2 (2018), and Sorry to Bother You (2018).

Crews also became a popular host of various game shows and reality shows, such as Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2014-2015), The Family Crews (2010-2011), World’s Funniest Fails (2015), and Ultimate Beastmaster (2017-2018).

He is currently the host of America’s Got Talent (2019-present) and its spin-off, America’s Got Talent: The Champions (2019-present).

He is also a co-star of the sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013-present), playing the role of Terry Jeffords, a sergeant and lieutenant of the 99th precinct.

He has received several award nominations and wins for his role, including a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 2020.

Crews is also an artist, a musician, a writer, and a philanthropist. He has exhibited his paintings and drawings in various galleries and events and has played the flute and the drums on several occasions.

He has written two books: Manhood: How to Be a Better Man – or Just Live with One (2014), a memoir and a self-help book about his personal and professional journey, and Tough: My Journey to True Power (2022), a book about his quest to find the true meaning of toughness and overcome his insecurities and limiting beliefs.

He is also involved in various charitable causes and organizations, such as the Polaris Project, the Safe Horizon, and the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN).

He is a vocal supporter of the Me Too movement and has shared his own experience of being sexually assaulted by a Hollywood executive.

He has also spoken out against sexism, racism, and violence and has advocated for equality, justice, and peace.

Awards

Terry Crews has been nominated for several awards and has won some. Some of the awards he has won are:

• Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production for Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013), playing the role of Earl Devereaux, a police officer and a friend of the protagonist.
• Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screen Combo for The Ridiculous 6 (2015), sharing the award with the rest of the cast. This award is given to the worst film pairing or ensemble of the year and is considered a humorous recognition of bad movies.
• Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2020), sharing the award with the rest of the cast. This award is given to the cast of the best comedy series of the year and is considered a prestigious honor in the television industry.

Net Worth

Terry Crews has an estimated net worth of $25 million. He has earned wealth from his successful career as an actor, comedian, host, and former football player.

Controversy

Terry Crews has faced some controversy and criticism in his career and activism, especially from some members of the black community and the LGBTQ+ community. Some of the controversies he has been involved in are:

In 2017, he accused Adam Venit, a Hollywood agent and executive, of sexually assaulting him at a party in 2016.

He filed a lawsuit against Venit and his agency, William Morris Endeavor (WME), and reported the incident to the police.

He received support from many celebrities and activists but also faced backlash and ridicule from some people who questioned his masculinity and credibility. He later settled the lawsuit with Venit and WME and dropped the criminal charges.

In 2019, he tweeted that children need both a father and a mother and that same-sex parents or single parents are not enough.

He faced criticism and backlash from many people who accused him of being homophobic and insensitive.

He later apologized and clarified that he was not trying to invalidate or disrespect any family structure but rather to emphasize the importance of parental guidance and love.

In 2020, he tweeted that black people should not become “black supremacists” in response to the Black Lives Matter movement and that they should work with other races to achieve equality and justice.

He faced criticism and backlash from many people who accused him of being ignorant and tone-deaf. He later defended his tweet and said that he was not trying to undermine or dismiss the movement but rather to warn against extremism and division.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @terrycrews
• Twitter handle: @terrycrews

Filmography

• The Expendables
• Blended
• Friday After Next
• Norbit
• White Chicks
• The Longest Yard
• The Single Moms Club