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Terry Crews

Terry Crews is an American actor, television host, and former professional football player. He is widely known for his roles as Julius Rock in 'Everybody Hates Chris' and Terry Jeffords in 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine.' Crews has hosted 'America's Got Talent' and 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.' His film credits include 'Friday After Next,' 'White Chicks,' and 'The Expendables' series. He also starred in the reality series 'The Family Crews' showcasing his personal life.

July 30, 1968: Terry Crews' Birth

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

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July 29, 1989: Terry Crews's Marriage

On July 29, 1989, Terry Crews married Rebecca King, who he met in college where she was a music minister.

1991: NFL Draft

In 1991, Terry Crews was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the 11th round of the NFL draft.

1995: Rhein Fire Season

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

1997: NFL Retirement

In 1997, Terry Crews retired from the NFL and moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.

1999: Battle Dome Audition

In 1999, Terry Crews auditioned for Battle Dome, leading to his first acting part.

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2001: Battle Dome Cancellation

In 2001, the game show Battle Dome, in which Terry Crews played T-Money, was cancelled.

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2002: Friday After Next Film

In 2002, Terry Crews appeared in the film Friday After Next.

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2004: White Chicks Film

In 2004, Terry Crews appeared in the film White Chicks.

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2005: The Longest Yard Film; Everybody Hates Chris Premiere

In 2005, Adam Sandler changed a role in The Longest Yard to give it to Terry Crews. Terry Crews also started playing Julius Rock in the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris.

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2005: Everybody Hates Chris Premiere

In 2005, Terry Crews started playing Julius Rock in the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris.

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2006: Idiocracy Film

In 2006, Terry Crews appeared in the film Idiocracy.

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2009: Addiction Recovery Start

Around 2009, Terry Crews entered rehabilitation to overcome his long-standing pornography addiction.

2009: Everybody Hates Chris Ended

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

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2010: Addiction Recovery

Around 2010, Terry Crews overcame his long-standing pornography addiction after entering rehabilitation.

2010: The Family Crews Premiere

From 2010, Terry Crews starred in his own reality series on BET, The Family Crews.

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2010: Are We There Yet? Premiere

In 2010, Terry Crews had a main role as Nick Kingston-Persons in the TBS sitcom Are We There Yet?.

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2010: The Family Crews Premiere; The Expendables Film

In 2010, Terry Crews starred in the BET reality series The Family Crews, and appeared in The Expendables film series.

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2011: The Family Crews Ended

In 2011, Terry Crews' BET reality series, The Family Crews, ended.

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2013: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Premiere

In 2013, Terry Crews began portraying NYPD Sergeant Terry Jeffords in the Fox/NBC ensemble sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

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2014: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Host

From 2014, Terry Crews hosted the syndicated game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.

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2014: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Host; Blended Film; The Expendables Film

In 2014, Terry Crews began hosting the U.S. version of the game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. He also appeared in the film Blended and in The Expendables film series.

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2014: Manhood Autobiography Release

In 2014, Terry Crews released his autobiography, Manhood: How to Be a Better Man or Just Live with One, detailing his pornography addiction.

Manhood: How to Be a Better Man-or Just Live with One
Manhood: How to Be a Better Man-or Just Live with One

2015: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Host Ended

In 2015, Terry Crews finished his role as the host of the syndicated game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.

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February 2016: Alleged Assault by Adam Venit

In February 2016, Terry Crews was allegedly assaulted by Adam Venit, head of the motion picture department of the talent company William Morris Endeavor (WME).

2016: Sexual Assault Incident

In 2016, Terry Crews was groped by a male Hollywood executive at a party, an incident he did not initially report.

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.

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October 10, 2017: Sexual Assault Revelation

On October 10, 2017, Terry Crews revealed that a male Hollywood executive groped him at a party in 2016 but he did not report the incident for fear of retaliation.

November 2017: Crews Reported Sexual Assault

In November 2017, Terry Crews reported the sexual assault incident that occurred in February 2016, after which he revealed that a male Hollywood executive groped him at a party in 2016.

2017: Furniture Collection

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: Time Person of the Year

In 2017, Terry Crews was included among the group of people named as Time Person of the Year for going public with stories of sexual assault during the MeToo movement.

March 2018: No Charges Filed Against Adam Venit

In March 2018, prosecutors decided not to file any charges against Adam Venit regarding the alleged sexual assault incident against Terry Crews.

July 6, 2018: Sorry to Bother You Release

On July 6, 2018, the film Sorry to Bother You, in which Terry Crews was cast, was released in theaters.

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2019: America's Got Talent Host

In 2019, Terry Crews began hosting America's Got Talent, after being involved in the spin-off series America's Got Talent: The Champions.

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2019: Stay High Music Video

In 2019, Terry Crews starred in the video for Brittany Howard's song "Stay High" where he lip-synced the vocals.

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June 2020: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 8 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.

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2020: Favorite Films List

In 2020, Terry Crews listed his five favorite films: Do the Right Thing, Star Wars, Aliens, Training Day, and Pulp Fiction.

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March 10, 2021: $POWER Cryptocurrency Announcement

On March 10, 2021, Terry Crews announced the Ethereum-based cryptocurrency $POWER.

2021: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Ended

In 2021, Brooklyn Nine-Nine was not renewed for a ninth season, marking the end of Terry Crews's role on the show.

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2021: Together: How Fame, Failure and Faith Transformed Our Lives Memoir

In 2021, Terry Crews and his wife Rebecca King wrote a memoir titled Together: How Fame, Failure and Faith Transformed Our Lives.

Stronger Together: How Fame, Failure and Faith Transformed Our Lives
Stronger Together: How Fame, Failure and Faith Transformed Our Lives

2021: Amen & Amen Film Production

In 2021, Terry Crews announced that Amen & Amen had entered the film production sector as a "virtual production studio" based in Pasadena, California.

2021: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Ended; Rumble Film

In 2021, Terry Crews's role as Terry Jeffords in Brooklyn Nine-Nine came to an end, and he appeared in the film Rumble.

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