Career Timeline of Terry Crews: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Terry Crews built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Terry Crews is a multifaceted American entertainer, recognized for his achievements as an actor, television host, and former professional football player. He is well-known for his roles as Julius Rock in "Everybody Hates Chris" and Terry Jeffords in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." Crews has hosted shows like "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and "America's Got Talent." His film credits include appearances in comedies like "White Chicks" and action franchises such as "The Expendables." Crews's career showcases a blend of comedic talent, athletic background, and charismatic on-screen presence.
1991: Drafted by the Los Angeles Rams
In 1991, Terry Crews was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the 11th round of the NFL draft.
1997: Retired from the NFL
In 1997, Terry Crews retired from the NFL and moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
1999: Acting Debut in "Battle Dome"
In 1999, Terry Crews auditioned for and landed a role in the game show Battle Dome, marking his first acting part.
2001: "Battle Dome" Cancellation
In 2001, the game show Battle Dome, where Terry Crews played T-Money, was cancelled.
2002: Acted in "Friday After Next"
In 2002, Terry Crews appeared in the film Friday After Next.
2004: Acted in "White Chicks"
In 2004, Terry Crews appeared in the film White Chicks.
2005: Starred in "Everybody Hates Chris"
In 2005, Terry Crews began playing Julius Rock in the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris.
2006: Acted in "Idiocracy"
In 2006, Terry Crews appeared in the film Idiocracy.
2009: End of "Everybody Hates Chris"
In 2009, the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris, in which Terry Crews played Julius Rock, ended.
2010: Starred in "The Family Crews"
From 2010, Terry Crews starred in his own reality series on BET, The Family Crews.
2010: Starred in "Are We There Yet?"
In 2010, Terry Crews had a main role in the TBS sitcom Are We There Yet?
2011: End of "The Family Crews"
In 2011, Terry Crews' BET reality series The Family Crews concluded.
2013: Starred in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"
In 2013, Terry Crews began playing Terry Jeffords in the sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
2014: Hosted "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire"
From 2014, Terry Crews hosted the syndicated game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
2014: Released Autobiography "Manhood"
In 2014, Terry Crews released his autobiography, Manhood: How to Be a Better Man or Just Live with One.
2015: End of hosting "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire"
In 2015, Terry Crews' hosting role on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire ended.
June 2017: Cast in "Sorry to Bother You"
In June 2017, Terry Crews was cast in the science fiction comedy film Sorry to Bother You.
2017: Designed Furniture Collection for Bernhardt Design
In 2017 Terry Crews designed a collection of furniture for Bernhardt Design which was shown at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York.
2017: Named Time Person of the Year
In 2017, Terry Crews was named as one of the Time Person of the Year for going public with stories of sexual assault during the MeToo movement.
July 6, 2018: "Sorry to Bother You" Released
On July 6, 2018, the film Sorry to Bother You, starring Terry Crews, was released in theaters.
2019: Began Hosting "America's Got Talent"
In 2019, Terry Crews began hosting America's Got Talent.
2019: Starred in "Stay High" music video
In 2019, Terry Crews starred in the video for Brittany Howard's song "Stay High".
June 2020: Planned "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" Episodes Aborted
In June 2020, Terry Crews stated that four planned episodes for Season 8 of Brooklyn Nine-Nine were aborted following the George Floyd protests.
March 10, 2021: Announced Cryptocurrency $POWER
On March 10, 2021, Terry Crews announced the Ethereum-based cryptocurrency $POWER.
2021: Wrote a memoir "Together"
In 2021, Terry Crews and his wife Rebecca King wrote a memoir titled Together: How Fame, Failure and Faith Transformed Our Lives.
2021: Acted in "Rumble" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" Ended
In 2021, Terry Crews appeared in Rumble and Brooklyn Nine-Nine concluded.
2021: Amen & Amen Enters Film Production
In 2021, it was announced that Amen & Amen, founded by Terry Crews, had entered the film production sector as a virtual production studio.
2021: "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" Ended
In early 2021, Brooklyn Nine-Nine was not renewed for a ninth season. Terry Crews expressed sadness but was happy to be part of the show.
