Terry Alan Crews was born on July 30, 1968, in Flint, Michigan, United States, to Patricia and Terry Crews Sr. He was raised in a strict Christian household, mainly by his mother. Crews earned his high school diploma from Flint Academy, now known as Flint Southwestern Classical Academy. He received a prestigious Chrysler-sponsored art scholarship to attend the Interlochen Center for the Arts, which he supplemented with an Art Excellence Scholarship and an athletic scholarship to Western Michigan University.
At Western Michigan University, Crews played as a defensive end for the WMU Broncos. He contributed significantly to the team's success, helping them win the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championship in 1988. That same year, he earned All-Conference honors for his performance on the field.
Terry Crews was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 11th round of the 1991 NFL Draft, marking the beginning of his professional football career. He later played for other teams including the San Diego Chargers, Washington Redskins, and Philadelphia Eagles. During his NFL tenure, Crews supplemented his income by painting portraits of his teammates, showcasing his artistic talents beyond athletics.
After retiring from the NFL, Crews transitioned into acting. His first notable role was as "T-Money" in the syndicated television show Battle Dome. He went on to appear in a variety of films such as White Chicks, Street Kings, The Longest Yard, Soul Plane, The Benchwarmers, and Friday After Next. Crews also made cameo appearances in music videos, including Blink-182’s “Down,” Jamie Kennedy’s “Rolling with Saget,” and Adam Sandler’s Click and Blended.
Crews received widespread acclaim for his role as the father in the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris, which brought him into the spotlight as a comedic actor. He also starred in the BET reality series The Family Crews, which premiered on February 21, 2010, and gave audiences a glimpse into his family life.
Further cementing his television success, Crews took on a starring role in the critically acclaimed and Golden Globe-winning show Brooklyn Nine-Nine. His performances earned him notable industry recognition, including a Screen Actors Guild nomination in 2015 for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, and an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for Everybody Hates Chris.
| Birth Date: | 30 Jul, 1968 |
| Age: | 51 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Flint |
| Education: | Flint Southwestern Academy Western Michigan University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American football player and actor |
| Twitter Id: | Terrycrews |
| Net Worth 2021: | 25 million |
