With his imposing frame and piecing eyes, former football player Terry Crews made a formidable transition from athletics to acting, adding an extra dimension to the overworked father figure on the hit UPN comedy series, “Everybody Hates Chris” (2005- ).Born July 30, 1968 in Flint, MI, this Midwest native fostered two childhood loves – sports and drawing. Upon graduation from high school, he received a Chrysler-sponsored art scholarship at the prestigious Interlochen Center for the Arts in Northern Michigan, as well as an Art Excellence scholarship and a full-ride athletic scholarship for
After two years playing at the college level, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams
1993
During his NFL career he played with the Green Bay Packers (1993), San Diego Chargers (1993-1994), Rhein Fire (Germany, 1995), Washington Redskins (1995-1996), and the Philadelphia Eagles (1997)
1996
Co-wrote and co-produced the independent feature film "Young Boys Incorporated"
1997
Retired from the NFL and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a film career
1999
Became a series regular as the urban warrior, T-Money on the extreme sports show called "Battledome"
