Terry Crews

Date of Birth: July 30, 1968

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

Terry Crews is an American actor, comedian, activist, artist, and former professional football player. Born on July 30, 1968, in Flint, Michigan, Crews has become a household name in the entertainment industry. He began his career as an NFL player, playing for teams such as the Los Angeles Rams, San Diego Chargers, and Washington Redskins. After retiring from football in 1997, Crews pursued a career in acting. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Julius Rock on the UPN/CW sitcom “Everybody Hates Chris” (2005–2009). Crews further cemented his status as a comedic talent with his role in the “Old Spice” commercials and as Terry Jeffords on the NBC sitcom “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” (2013–2021). Beyond acting, Crews is also known for his advocacy against sexual harassment and for his work promoting positive masculinity.

5 Interesting Facts about Terry Crews

1. Terry Crews was a talented artist and received an art scholarship to attend the Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan.

2. Crews authored a memoir titled “Manhood: How to Be a Better Man—or Just Live with One,” published in 2014.

3. He is an avid video game fan and voiced a character in the game “Crackdown 3.”

4. Terry Crews is a self-proclaimed feminist and has been an outspoken advocate for women’s rights and against toxic masculinity.

5. He has hosted the popular television show “America’s Got Talent” since 2019.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Terry Crews

1. “If you are not where you want to be, do not quit, instead reinvent yourself and change your habits.”

2. “You can’t be afraid of failure. There is no real safety in life, it’s all about taking risks.”

3. “I was always an artist, and I was always an athlete, and I wanted to be both.”

4. “The best thing you can do to help other people take chances is to let them see you take chances.”

5. “True success is not measured by what you have, but by how many people are better off because you lived.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Terry Crews’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $25 million.

Children

Terry Crews has five children with his wife, Rebecca King-Crews. Their children are Azriel, Tera, Wynfrey, Isaiah, and Naomi Burton-Crews (Rebecca’s daughter from a previous relationship whom Terry legally adopted).