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Terry Alan Crews

Terry Crews is an American actor, television host, and former professional football player. He is best known as the host of America’s Got Talent. Before his hosting career, he played in the NFL and built a successful acting career in television and film.

Overview

Terry Alan Crews's Profile

Terry Crews is a powerhouse in the entertainment industry, with a background in arts and sports that makes him a unique figure on TV. Born on July 30, 1968, Crews attended Western Michigan University on dual scholarships for both art and football. After college, he pursued a professional career in the NFL, playing as a defensive end and linebacker for teams like the Los Angeles Rams and the San Diego Chargers. Additionally, he worked as a courtroom sketch artist during his early days in the NFL to support his family.

After retiring from football, Crews moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. He gained recognition in films such as Friday After Next and later for his role as Terry Jeffords on Brooklyn Nine-Nine. His energetic personality led to opportunities in hosting and reality television, including the game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? And America’s Got Talent franchise shows like The Champions, Extreme, All-Stars, and Fantasy League.

Crews currently serves as the host of America’s Got Talent, a role he has held since 2019. He is currently leading Season 21 of the flagship series and continues to host its various spin-offs, including AGT: Fantasy League. Beyond the stage, he voices the character of Julius in the animated revival Everybody Still Hates Chris. 

On a personal level, Crews has been married to Rebecca King-Crews, a singer and former beauty queen, since 1989. The couple resides in California and has five children: Naomi, Azriél, Tera, Wynfrey, and Isaiah. Crews is a vocal advocate for mental health and women’s rights and is very outspoken against sexual assault, famously sharing his own story during the Me Too movement. 

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Terry Alan Crews
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of Birth: 1968-07-30
  • Nationality: American
  • Ethnicity: African American, Black
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Career Start: 1999
  • Current Network:
  • Years Active
  • Estimated Salary: $1,500,000

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TV Shows​

A list of television shows hosted by this host, including current programs and previous presenting roles.

Food Network's 100 Cooks
100 Cooks
America’s Got Talent

Networks

A list of Networks that this host has worked for.

Personal Life

Family, relationships and background

  • Marriage Rebecca King-Crews from 1989 to (An American singer, actress, and fashion designer)
  • Naomi Burton-Crews, a adopted child with Rebecca King-Crews, born in 1987
  • Azriél Crews , a biological child with Rebecca King-Crews, born in 1990
  • Tera Crews , a biological child with Rebecca King-Crews, born in 1999
  • Wynfrey Crews , a biological child with Rebecca King-Crews, born in 2003
  • Isaiah Crews , a biological child with Rebecca King-Crews, born in 2005

Education

Educational background and qualifications

  • Southwestern Academy (now Southwestern Classical Academy), Flint, Michigan
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen, Michigan — Attended a summer program on an art scholarship prior to college.
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts from Western Michigan University (Attended on an art scholarship before earning a full athletic scholarship after trying out for the football team.)

Net Worth & Income

Income sources, net worth, and properties.

  • Primary income from his NBC America's Got Talent hosting contract, where he earns approximately $1.5 million per season.
  • A successful acting career, which includes roles in Brooklyn Nine-Nine (an estimated $80,000 per episode), Everybody Hates Chris (2005–2009), three Expendables films, and over two decades of film and television credits.
  • Royalties from published books, including Manhood: How to Be a Better Man or Just Live With One (2014), Tough: My Journey to True Power (2022), joint Audible memoir Stronger Together with Rebecca King-Crews (2021), and children's book Terry's Crew (2022).

Awards

Awards & recognition

  • Time Person of the Year — Named as part of the #MeToo Silence Breakers group, Time magazine (2017)