History of Terry Crews in Timeline

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

July 30, 1968: Terry Crews Born

On July 30, 1968, Terry Alan Crews was born. He later became an American actor, television host, and former football player.

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July 29, 1989: Married Rebecca King

On July 29, 1989, Terry Crews married Rebecca King.

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.

1995: Played for Rhein Fire

In 1995, Terry Crews played for the Rhein Fire of the World League of American Football.

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: Overcame Pornography Addiction

Around 2009, Terry Crews overcame his long-standing pornography addiction.

2009: End of "Everybody Hates Chris"

In 2009, the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris, in which Terry Crews played Julius Rock, ended.

2010: Entered Rehabilitation

Around 2010, Terry Crews entered rehabilitation to address his pornography addiction.

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.

February 2016: Alleged Groping Incident

In February 2016, the alleged groping incident involving Adam Venit and Terry Crews occurred.

2016: Groped by a Hollywood Executive

In 2016, Terry Crews was groped by a male Hollywood executive at a party.

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.

October 10, 2017: Revealed Sexual Assault

On October 10, 2017, Terry Crews revealed that a male Hollywood executive groped him at a party in 2016.

November 2017: Crews Reported Incident

In November 2017, Terry Crews reported the groping incident that occurred in February 2016.

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.