Shemar Moore
Birthday:
20 April 1970, Oakland, California, USA
Birth Name:
Shemar Franklin Moore
Height:
185 cm
Shemar Franklin Moore (born April 20, 1970) is an American actor and former fashion model. His notable roles are that of Malcolm Winters on The Young and the Restless from 1994 to 2005, Derek Morgan on CBS's Criminal Minds from 2005 to 2016, and as the third permanent host of Soul Train from 1999 to 2003.
I could describe my career in two words: who knew. I was on the path to becoming a professional baseball player, but I got injured in colleg...Show more »
I could describe my career in two words: who knew. I was on the path to becoming a professional baseball player, but I got injured in college. When I decided to move out to L.A. to try acting, nobody was betting on me, not even my family. But it's always been that way for me; nothing has come easy. Show less «
Although I have a lot of close female friends in my life, my number one is still my mom. Without her, I wouldn't have the values that I have...Show more »
Although I have a lot of close female friends in my life, my number one is still my mom. Without her, I wouldn't have the values that I have and see the world the way that I do today. She taught me how to appreciate and respect women. She taught me chivalry and how to love a woman and respect their feelings and emotions. Show less «
I do like working out. I feel my best when I work out, but you know, I'm human. I like to ride my bicycle and lift weights and hike. When I ...Show more »
I do like working out. I feel my best when I work out, but you know, I'm human. I like to ride my bicycle and lift weights and hike. When I am diligently working out, ideally, I like to work out four days a week. If I can do that, I feel good about myself. Show less «
I want a partner in crime and a Bonnie to my Clyde. I've just been so focused on my career. Women don't like being number two, so I've been ...Show more »
I want a partner in crime and a Bonnie to my Clyde. I've just been so focused on my career. Women don't like being number two, so I've been glad to keep my distance so I could focus on me, get my life together and take care of my mom without disappointing the woman I love. Show less «
I'm very proud to be black, but I'm just as much black as I am white. But I want tell stories that everybody can relate to, so I don't care ...Show more »
I'm very proud to be black, but I'm just as much black as I am white. But I want tell stories that everybody can relate to, so I don't care who's opposite me. Show less «
I'm not a machine. I get really motivated, then I fall off the wagon and want to eat Chinese food and sit on my couch and gain five or 10 po...Show more »
I'm not a machine. I get really motivated, then I fall off the wagon and want to eat Chinese food and sit on my couch and gain five or 10 pounds! Show less «
Celebrities have more influence to be able to reach out to people, but people are becoming famous on Facebook and social media every day.
Celebrities have more influence to be able to reach out to people, but people are becoming famous on Facebook and social media every day.
We never get enough of falling in love and believing in love.
We never get enough of falling in love and believing in love.
I'm raised by a single mom and didn't have pops around for the most part of my life. And she, by any means necessary, gave me the best oppor...Show more »
I'm raised by a single mom and didn't have pops around for the most part of my life. And she, by any means necessary, gave me the best opportunities that she knew how to give me. Show less «
It was truly a lesson in don't take something at face value. You know, so many of us do in life. Whether it's because of how somebody looks ...Show more »
It was truly a lesson in don't take something at face value. You know, so many of us do in life. Whether it's because of how somebody looks or because of what they're wearing or what have you, you kind of assess a person in the first five minutes before they even speak. Show less «
No week is ever the same in my world! An average week in my life changes based on my shooting schedule, if I'm promoting a project, or anyth...Show more »
No week is ever the same in my world! An average week in my life changes based on my shooting schedule, if I'm promoting a project, or anything else I have going on. Show less «
I wanna chase down Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx, Will Smith. I would love to start my film career.
I wanna chase down Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx, Will Smith. I would love to start my film career.
That's because I didn't have to work with Madea. I only had to work with Madea once, and that was at the barbecue and I didn't have to get c...Show more »
That's because I didn't have to work with Madea. I only had to work with Madea once, and that was at the barbecue and I didn't have to get close to her. Show less «
Let a woman have her place, because as you provide foundation for her, she provides a foundation for you. And through that vulnerability com...Show more »
Let a woman have her place, because as you provide foundation for her, she provides a foundation for you. And through that vulnerability comes strength. Show less «
I say I'm not shy, but... Acting is a very vulnerable experience, and you've got to be really confident to put yourself out there to be judg...Show more »
I say I'm not shy, but... Acting is a very vulnerable experience, and you've got to be really confident to put yourself out there to be judged. Show less «
After eight years on 'Young and the Restless' and eight years on 'Criminal Minds,' I'm ready for that next phase of my career.
After eight years on 'Young and the Restless' and eight years on 'Criminal Minds,' I'm ready for that next phase of my career.
I don't see myself as a 'black actor,' I'm just Shemar Moore the actor. I'm very proud to be black, but I'm just as much black as I am white...Show more »
I don't see myself as a 'black actor,' I'm just Shemar Moore the actor. I'm very proud to be black, but I'm just as much black as I am white. Show less «
Baseball player. Yeah, that was my dream before acting, or alongside acting.
Baseball player. Yeah, that was my dream before acting, or alongside acting.
I think because people are passing - people that we are aware of are passing at - I don't say a great pace, but it seems like people are dro...Show more »
I think because people are passing - people that we are aware of are passing at - I don't say a great pace, but it seems like people are dropping, and I think it's just making - there's a consciousness and there's sensitivity to it. Show less «
I still have shy qualities but nobody would believe that, just because we're in the forefront and I can talk a lot of mess and I can run my ...Show more »
I still have shy qualities but nobody would believe that, just because we're in the forefront and I can talk a lot of mess and I can run my mouth. Show less «
Television is in a different time because of reality television, so it's not as exciting.
Television is in a different time because of reality television, so it's not as exciting.
I'm not saying that I am all of my characters, but for me to bring a character to life, you've got to be able to find your own truth.
I'm not saying that I am all of my characters, but for me to bring a character to life, you've got to be able to find your own truth.
Acting is therapeutic.
Acting is therapeutic.
But because I could throw so hard when I got to college they made me a pitcher.
But because I could throw so hard when I got to college they made me a pitcher.
You know, I don't play the race card a lot. I'm half-black, half-white, and I'm proud of - my skin is brown. The world sees me as a black ma...Show more »
You know, I don't play the race card a lot. I'm half-black, half-white, and I'm proud of - my skin is brown. The world sees me as a black man, but my mother didn't raise me as a black man. She didn't raise me as a white guy. Show less «
It's no accident that I'm not married and don't have kids yet. Because, despite what I've achieved in my career, I'm always wondering when s...Show more »
It's no accident that I'm not married and don't have kids yet. Because, despite what I've achieved in my career, I'm always wondering when somebody's gonna tap me on the shoulder and say, 'OK, the gig is up.' Show less «
When I do tie the knot, it will be one time, for good.
When I do tie the knot, it will be one time, for good.
Now that I've established myself in a drama, I'm plugging away, trying to get the attention of people who do the independent movies and the ...Show more »
Now that I've established myself in a drama, I'm plugging away, trying to get the attention of people who do the independent movies and the features. Show less «
But there are still good shows like 24, Boomtown and the Wire, the Shield.
But there are still good shows like 24, Boomtown and the Wire, the Shield.
I always speak so highly of my mom because she's my partner in crime, and none of this would be possible without her love and support. Alway...Show more »
I always speak so highly of my mom because she's my partner in crime, and none of this would be possible without her love and support. Always have to make time for Mom. Show less «
Denzel has been that leading man, but it took him a while to get to Training Day and Hurricane Carter.
Denzel has been that leading man, but it took him a while to get to Training Day and Hurricane Carter.
I like to make money; I like to have nice things. But I love to act; I love to tell stories.
I like to make money; I like to have nice things. But I love to act; I love to tell stories.
I don't want to be an old dad.
I don't want to be an old dad.
I got country music in me.
I got country music in me.
Each morning needs to start with a good sweat. I'm either working out at home or on set, depending on my call time.
Each morning needs to start with a good sweat. I'm either working out at home or on set, depending on my call time.
I could run, but I was throwing 93 mph coming out of high school.
I could run, but I was throwing 93 mph coming out of high school.
I admire Brad Pitt, honestly, just because of how he started and the obstacles he had to overcome to have the career that he's had.
I admire Brad Pitt, honestly, just because of how he started and the obstacles he had to overcome to have the career that he's had.
It's no accident that I'm not married and don't have kids yet.
It's no accident that I'm not married and don't have kids yet.
I'm a drama guy.
I'm a drama guy.
Kim Kardashian is a major player coming off of a reality show, and nobody can turn a blind eye to what she's accomplished, no matter how you...Show more »
Kim Kardashian is a major player coming off of a reality show, and nobody can turn a blind eye to what she's accomplished, no matter how you see her. Show less «
I got rock in me.
I got rock in me.
I hosted Soul train but I listen to everything.
I hosted Soul train but I listen to everything.
And a lesson in this movie is dig beneath the surface. And so with my words, with my character, I purposely created a character that was awa...Show more »
And a lesson in this movie is dig beneath the surface. And so with my words, with my character, I purposely created a character that was away from how you've known me thus far in my career. Show less «
Well, you can't compete with a six foot five man in a wig.
Well, you can't compete with a six foot five man in a wig.
Because I could throw so hard when I got to college, they made me a pitcher. If I had to it all over again, I would have stuck to playing in...Show more »
Because I could throw so hard when I got to college, they made me a pitcher. If I had to it all over again, I would have stuck to playing in the outfield. I loved running. I can catch everything in the outfield. I could throw people out from the fence. Show less «
There are days when I feel confident, and I feel like, 'OK, this outfit looks nice, I look good, I'm in shape.' But I'm never going to walk ...Show more »
There are days when I feel confident, and I feel like, 'OK, this outfit looks nice, I look good, I'm in shape.' But I'm never going to walk out the house trying to be sexy, because that to me is cheesy and not attractive. Show less «
Acting is therapeutic. I say I'm not shy, but... Acting is a very vulnerable experience, and you've got to be really confident to put yourse...Show more »
Acting is therapeutic. I say I'm not shy, but... Acting is a very vulnerable experience, and you've got to be really confident to put yourself out there to be judged. Show less «
Whether it's because of how somebody looks or because of what they're wearing, you kind of assess a person in the first five minutes before ...Show more »
Whether it's because of how somebody looks or because of what they're wearing, you kind of assess a person in the first five minutes before they even speak. Show less «
But I got drafted out of high school, and my mother wasn't having it. She was like, you're not about to think that you can just play ball, b...Show more »
But I got drafted out of high school, and my mother wasn't having it. She was like, you're not about to think that you can just play ball, because if you get hurt, you're going to be out of luck. Show less «
I know that on my own sites, a picture of me with my mom or me with my dog does well, but when I put up a picture of myself shirtless, it do...Show more »
I know that on my own sites, a picture of me with my mom or me with my dog does well, but when I put up a picture of myself shirtless, it does get a little crazy. Show less «
Orlando's a part of me. The next guy's a part of me. And the next guy's a part of me. That's all I'm trying to do, is tell cool stories that...Show more »
Orlando's a part of me. The next guy's a part of me. And the next guy's a part of me. That's all I'm trying to do, is tell cool stories that people can relate to. Show less «
What I love about 'Criminal Minds' is that Morgan is an ex-marine, ex-SWAT. To do those things you have to be a pretty badass dude. It's a g...Show more »
What I love about 'Criminal Minds' is that Morgan is an ex-marine, ex-SWAT. To do those things you have to be a pretty badass dude. It's a great incentive to stay in shape. Show less «
Hopefully when you see the movie, Maybe you don't have the Orlando in your life, but you know that guy. He goes to church. He's down the str...Show more »
Hopefully when you see the movie, Maybe you don't have the Orlando in your life, but you know that guy. He goes to church. He's down the street. He's one of the boys at the schoolyard. They exist. Show less «
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