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| File:Shemar Moore 1995.jpg Moore in 1995 | |
| Born | Shemar Franklin Moore April 20, 1970 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Santa Clara University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994–present |
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Shemar Franklin Moore (born April 20, 1970) is an American actor and fashion model. His notable roles include Malcolm Winters on The Young and the Restless (1994–2005), Derek Morgan on CBS's Criminal Minds (2005–2016), and the lead role of Hondo on S.W.A.T. (2017–present). Moore was also the third permanent host of Soul Train from 1999 to 2003.
Moore has won eight NAACP Image Awards as well as the 2000 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his work on The Young and the Restless. He was nominated for a People's Choice Award in 2016 for his work on Criminal Minds.
Early life[]
Moore was born in Oakland, California, the son of Marilyn Wilson, a business consultant, and Sherrod Moore.[1] Moore's father is African American and his mother, who was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, is of Irish and French-Canadian descent.[2][3][4] His mother, who has a degree in Mathematics, worked as a teacher in Bahrain and Denmark. Moore moved with her to Denmark as an infant, and then to Bahrain when he was four, where he attended a British private school until the age of seven. His grandmother is from Quebec City, Quebec.[5] Moore cites civil unrest, interracial relationships being taboo, and racism in the U.S. in the 1970s as part of the reason his mother moved abroad with him.[4] Returning to the U.S. in 1977, the family moved to Chico, California, where his mother worked at a clinic, before later moving to Palo Alto. Moore graduated from Gunn High School in Palo Alto.[4] He attended Santa Clara University, majoring in Communication and minoring in Theatre Arts.[6]
Career[]
Acting[]
Moore in Cannes 2012
Moore played the role of Malcolm Winters on The Young and the Restless for eight years. In November 2004, he returned to The Young and the Restless after originally planning to leave the show, but after a few months he dropped back to recurring status and left in September 2005. In 2007, he said, "My time is done on Y&R. I did eight solid years as Malcolm."[7]
Moore was the host of the syndicated version of the series Soul Train from 1999 until 2003,[8] and appeared in the 2001 feature film The Brothers.[9] He portrayed Detective Jesse Reese on the television series Birds of Prey from 2002 to 2003.[10] Moore played the role of Emery Simms in the 2004 film Motives alongside Vivica Fox and Golden Brooks, and had a supporting role in the film Diary of a Mad Black Woman.[11] He also appeared in the romantic comedy The Seat Filler with Kelly Rowland and Duane Martin.[12]
In 2005, Moore began playing Derek Morgan in Criminal Minds. It was the seventh pilot in which he was cast.[7] Moore exited Criminal Minds after 11 seasons and 251 episodes in episode 18 of season 11, "A Beautiful Disaster" on March 23, 2016.[13]
In February 2017, it was announced that Moore would star in CBS's new series entitled S.W.A.T., based on the 2003 film and 1975 television series of the same name.[14] The show was renewed for a fourth season in 2020.[15]
Modeling[]
Moore worked as a model during his college years.[6] He is signed to DNA Model Management in New York City. Moore appeared on the March 2009 issue of Men's Fitness magazine.[16]
Personal life[]
Moore dated soccer player Shawna Gordon from 2014 to 2015.[17] In 2018, he dated Quantico actress Anabelle Acosta.[18]
Moore formed a retail company known as Baby Girl LLC. The company's profits are used to help fight multiple sclerosis, a disease from which Moore's mother suffers. The organization's name is derived from a phrase used by Moore's character, Derek Morgan, on Criminal Minds.[19]
In 2016, actor Keith Tisdell pleaded guilty to grand theft charges after stealing more than $60,000 from Baby Girl LLC.[20] Tisdell agreed to repay the amount.[19]
On December 24, 2020, Moore announced he tested positive to the COVID-19 virus and has experienced mild symptoms.[21]
Filmography[]
Film[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1997 | Hav Plenty | Chris | |
| 1998 | Butter | Freddy Roland | |
| 2001 | The Brothers | Terry White | |
| 2004 | Motives | Emery Simms | |
| Greener | Ricky Johnson | ||
| 2005 | The Seat Filler | Trent | |
| Diary of a Mad Black Woman | Orlando | ||
| 2007 | Motives 2 | Emery Simms | |
| 2013 | Kill Me, Deadly | Bill the Piano Player | |
| 2014 | Justice League: War | Victor Stone / Cyborg | Voice role |
| 2015 | Justice League: Throne of Atlantis | ||
| 2016 | The Bounce Back | Matthew Taylor | |
| Justice League vs. Teen Titans | Victor Stone / Cyborg | Voice role | |
| 2018 | The Death of Superman | ||
| 2019 | Reign of the Supermen | ||
| 2020 | Justice League Dark: Apokolips War |
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Living Single | Jon Marc | Episode: "The Last Temptation" |
| 1994–2005 | The Young and the Restless | Malcolm Winters | Contract role |
| 1996 | The Jamie Foxx Show | Elister | Episode: "Kiss & Tell" |
| 1997 | The Nanny | Malcolm Winters | Episode: "The Heather Biblow Story" |
| Arliss | Sammy Stilton | Episode: "How To Be a Good Listener" | |
| 1998 | Chicago Hope | Bobby Barrett | Episode: "Waging Bull" |
| Mama Flora's Family | Lincoln Fleming | Television film | |
| 1999 | Moesha | Earl Thomas | Episode: "Had to Be You" |
| For Your Love | Dakota Collins | Episode: "Baby Boom" | |
| Malcolm & Eddie | Ty | Episode: "Won't Power" | |
| 1999–2003 | Soul Train | Himself | Host |
| 2000 | How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale | Jason Hunt | Television film |
| 2002–2003 | Birds of Prey | Jesse Reese | Main role |
| 2003 | Chasing Alice | Adam | Television film |
| 2004 | Nikki and Nora | Corby | Television film |
| Reversible Errors | Collins Farwell | Television film | |
| Half & Half | Amani Love | Episode: "The Big Good Help Is Hard to Find Episode" | |
| 2005–2017 | Criminal Minds | Derek Morgan | Main role (seasons 1–11); special guest (seasons 12–13) |
| 2014, 2019 | The Young and the Restless | Malcolm Winters | Episodes: September 10–11, 2014 & April 25-26, 2019[22] |
| 2017–present | S.W.A.T. | Sergeant Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson | Main role |
| 2020 | American Soul | N/A | Executive producer (season 2) |
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series | The Young and the Restless | Nominated |
| Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series | Nominated | ||
| 1997 | Nominated | |||
| Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series | Nominated | ||
| 1998 | Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series | Won | |
| 1999 | Won | |||
| 2000 | Won | |||
| Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Won | ||
| 2001 | Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series | Won | |
| 2002 | Won | |||
| 2005 | Won | |||
| Black Reel Awards | Best Actor, Independent Film | Motives | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series | The Young and the Restless | Won |
| Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture | Diary of a Mad Black Woman | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series | Criminal Minds | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Won | |||
| 2016 | People's Choice Awards | Favorite Crime Drama TV Actor | Nominated |
References[]
- ↑ "Shemar Moore Biography (1970-)". Film Reference. Retrieved 2013-09-24.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Collier, Aldore (April 2001). "Hot Hollywood Hunks on Black Love, Black Women and the Changing Male Image". Ebony: 149. https://books.google.com/books?id=gdUDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA149.
- ↑ Collier, Aldore (November 1998). "Is Shemar Moore the finest thing on TV?". Ebony. https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-21270360. Accessed at Questia Online Library, 2013-09-24.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Diaz, Johnny (September 25, 2007). "Agent of change". Boston Globe. https://www.boston.com/news/globe/living/articles/2007/09/25/agent_of_change/.
- ↑ Friend, David (June 30, 2016). "Canada Day: Musicians reflect on national pride, politics and partying". https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/canada-day-musicians-reflect-on-national-pride-politics-and-partying/article30699177/.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Shemar Moore- Biography". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ 7.0 7.1 "No More Y&R for Moore". Soap Opera Weekly: 5. 2007-02-13.
- ↑ "Shemar Moore on 'Soul Train' Mentor's Passing". E.T. Feb 1, 2012. http://omg.yahoo.com/news/shemar-moore-soul-train-mentors-passing-181300629.html.
- ↑ "Shemar Moore in The Brothers trailer". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Shemar Moore Talks Birds of Prey". October 10, 2002. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Shemar Moore". tv.com. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ BRANDEE-J-TECSON (February 24, 2006). "KELLY ROWLAND HOOKS UP WITH BEYONCE'S SISTER AGAIN FOR SOLO LP". MTV News.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Eng, Joyce (March 23, 2016). "Shemar Moore on His Criminal Minds Exit: "I'm Proud of the Way Things Ended for Derek Morgan"". TV Guide. Retrieved March 11, 2017.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (28 February 2017). "Shemar Moore To Topline 'S.W.A.T.' CBS Drama Pilot Inspired By Movie". Deadline. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "S.W.A.T. Star Shemar Moore Reacts To Season 4 Renewal". CINEMABLEND. May 7, 2020.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Vontz, Andrew. "Shemar Moore". Men's Fitness. http://www.mensfitness.com/leisure/entertainment/shemar-moore. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
- ↑ "Shawna Gordon: From Parramatta to Hollywood". NewsComAu. Jan 16, 2015. Retrieved Jan 30, 2020.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ West, Rachel (Mar 20, 2018). "'S.W.A.T.' Star Shemar Moore Opens Up About His Relationship With 'Quantico' Actress Anabelle Acosta". Retrieved Jan 30, 2020.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ 19.0 19.1 "'Criminal Minds' guest actor stole $60,000 from show's former star Shemar Moore". Los Angeles Times. August 11, 2016.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Dillon, Nancy. "'Criminal Minds' star Shemar Moore robbed of $60G by show's guest actor". nydailynews.com.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Shemar Moore, Star Of CBS Drama ‘S.W.A.T.’, Has Covid-19". Deadline Hollywood. https://deadline.com/2020/12/shemar-moore-s-w-a-t-has-covid-19-1234661519/.
- ↑ TVine (July 23, 2014). "Shemar Moore to Return to The Young and the Restless — But There's a Catch". TVLine.com. TVLine Media. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
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External links[]
- Biography at CBS - Criminal Minds
- Shemar Moore at the Internet Movie Database
- Shemar Moore at TVGuide.com
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