--- name: "Terry Crews" canonical: "https://film.one/person/terry-crews" fi1m_id: "terry-crews" imdb_id: "nm0187719" tmdb_id: 53256 wikidata_id: "Q271464" roles: ["Actor"] born: "30 July 1968" reviewed_on_fi1m: 12 average_fi1m_score: 63 average_as: "actor" average_over: 10 updated: "2026-10-05T14:28:06.210579+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Terry Crews ## Identity Terry Crews - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/terry-crews - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** terry-crews - **IMDb ID:** nm0187719 - **TMDB ID:** 53256 - **Wikidata ID:** Q271464 - **Same entity:** https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q271464, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0187719/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/53256 Actor. Born 30 July 1968 in Flint, Michigan, USA. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 30 July 1968, Flint, Michigan, USA - **Active:** 2005–present - **Also known as:** Terrence Alan Crews, Squeegee Lo, Terry Alan Crews, Henry David Thoreau, Terry Crews Jr., T-Money - **Titles on Fi1m:** 12: 10 acting, 2 other - **Frequently works with:** [Chris Rock](https://film.one/person/chris-rock.md), [Ken Whittingham](https://film.one/person/ken-whittingham.md), [Linda Mendoza](https://film.one/person/linda-mendoza.md), [Victor Nelli, Jr.](https://film.one/person/victor-nelli-jr.md) - **Average Fi1m score:** 63, as actor, over 10 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 2000s 61 (6), 2010s 73 (5), 2020s 43 (1) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 64 to 61 across 8 titles - **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 3 at 60–79, 4 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 0 of 7 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Comedy 9, Adventure 4, Action 3, Science Fiction 3, Fantasy 2, Thriller 2 - **Screen time:** 14 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $1,814m across 8 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q271464, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0187719/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/53256 ## Streaming the US now - **Disney+:** [*Bridesmaids*](https://film.one/film/bridesmaids.md) (82), [*Everybody Hates Chris*](https://film.one/tv/everybody-hates-chris.md) (80) - **Apple TV:** [*PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie*](https://film.one/film/paw-patrol-the-dino-movie.md) (43), [*Norbit*](https://film.one/film/norbit.md) (31) - **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Sorry to Bother You*](https://film.one/film/sorry-to-bother-you.md) (81) - **Netflix:** [*Brooklyn Nine-Nine*](https://film.one/tv/brooklyn-nine-nine.md) (78) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Fi1m on Terry Crews > Terry Crews is a gifted physical comedian whose warmth makes the exaggeration worth watching. We rate him most when a part gives him more to do than look formidable; recognisability alone is a poor reason to cast him. Terry Crews has an imposing build and an expressive face, and his comedy depends on using both. The pleasure is in how readily he can make that size seem friendly, rather than in the size itself. *White Chicks* (2004), in which he plays Latrell Spencer, helped establish him as a physical comedian, with the timing to make a supporting part count. We like his willingness to look ridiculous; he does not treat being formidable as something that must be protected. Television gave that warmth more room in Julius Rock, his role in *Everybody Hates Chris* (2005–2009), and Terry Jeffords in *Brooklyn Nine-Nine* (2013–2021). The latter's mixture of physical comedy and family-man warmth is a particularly good use of him. Alongside those sitcoms came Hale Caesar in *The Expendables* (2010), working with director and co-star Sylvester Stallone, and further parts in the series. The tendency to cast him for his physique makes sense, but it can leave the performance with little to do once he has arrived. In Cal Brunker's 2026 *PAW Patrol* film, he voices Alistair Stonewall, joining a cast that also includes Jennifer Hudson. Our objection to the film is that the actors' familiarity seems to be counted on to make thin material entertaining. We were frustrated by how little the writing gave accompanying adults to enjoy. There is some dinosaur diversion, and Rex is treated with care, but neither amounts to a good reason to recommend it beyond families already devoted to the pups. A clearly told funny situation would do more than another recognisable name. That disappointment gives us little reason to dismiss Crews's comic ability. His energy needs a situation that can support it, rather than an invitation to supply all the amusement himself. We would like more parts that make use of his warmth, and fewer that ask us to be entertained simply because he has turned up. Start with *Brooklyn Nine-Nine*, and do not expect his name in the credits to rescue a family film. ## Biography Terry Crews is an American actor and former professional American football player. Born in Flint, Michigan, he played college football at Western Michigan University before a career in the NFL with the Los Angeles Rams, San Diego Chargers and Washington Redskins, as well as in the World League of American Football with the Rhein Fire. He began acting in the late 1990s and is known for his roles as Julius Rock in the sitcom *Everybody Hates Chris* (2005–2009) and Lieutenant Terry Jeffords in *Brooklyn Nine-Nine* (2013–2021). Film credits include *White Chicks* (2004), *Idiocracy* (2006) and the *Expendables* series (2010–2014). He has hosted the US version of *Who Wants to Be a Millionaire* and *America's Got Talent* since 2019. He voices Alistair Stonewall in the 2026 film *PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie*. *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, variety.com.* ## On Fi1m (12) ### Performed in (10) — the average rests on these - *PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie* (2026), Fi1m 43, as Alistair Stonewall (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/paw-patrol-the-dino-movie.md) - *Deadpool 2* (2018), Fi1m 72, as Bedlam — [page](https://film.one/film/deadpool-2.md) - *Once Upon a Deadpool* (2018), Fi1m 50, as Bedlam — [page](https://film.one/film/once-upon-a-deadpool.md) - *Sorry to Bother You* (2018), Fi1m 81, as Sergio — [page](https://film.one/film/sorry-to-bother-you.md) - *Brooklyn Nine-Nine* (2013), Fi1m 78, as Terry Jeffords — [page](https://film.one/tv/brooklyn-nine-nine.md) - *Bridesmaids* (2011), Fi1m 82, as Boot Camp Instructor — [page](https://film.one/film/bridesmaids.md) - *Terminator Salvation* (2009), Fi1m 49, as Captain Jericho — [page](https://film.one/film/terminator-salvation.md) - *Norbit* (2007), Fi1m 31, as Big Jack Latimore — [page](https://film.one/film/norbit.md) - *Idiocracy* (2006), Fi1m 68, as President Camacho — [page](https://film.one/film/idiocracy.md) - *Everybody Hates Chris* (2005), Fi1m 80, as Julius — [page](https://film.one/tv/everybody-hates-chris.md) ### Also credited (2) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited - *Click* (2006), Fi1m 58, as Singing Driver (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/click.md) - *Training Day* (2001), Fi1m 80, as Gang Member (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/training-day.md) ## Complete filmography (82) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie* (2026), as Alistair Stonewall (voice) — Fi1m 43, [page](https://film.one/film/paw-patrol-the-dino-movie.md) - *Everybody Still Hates Chris* (2024), series, as Julius (voice) · Producer - *The Killer's Game* (2024), as Creighton Lovedahl - *The Ultimate Improv Show* (2023), series, as Monologist - *Tales of the Walking Dead* (2022), series, as Joe - *Rumble* (2021), as Tentacular (voice) - *Space Force* (2020), series, as General Neyman Aggroad - *The Willoughbys* (2020), as Commander Melanoff (voice) - *John Henry* (2020), as John Henry · Executive Producer - *Red Nose Day 2019* (2019), as Host - *Man Made* (2019), as Themself - *America's Got Talent: The Champions* (2019), series, Actor - *Once Upon a Deadpool* (2018), as Bedlam — Fi1m 50, [page](https://film.one/film/once-upon-a-deadpool.md) - *Sorry to Bother You* (2018), as Sergio — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/sorry-to-bother-you.md) - *Deadpool 2* (2018), as Bedlam — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/deadpool-2.md) - *Craig of the Creek* (2018), series, as Duane (voice), Duane / Kit's Dad (voice), Duane / Bobby Bodega (voice) - *Do You Want to See a Dead Body?* (2017), series, Actor - *Where's the Money* (2017), as Leon - *Sandy Wexler* (2017), as 'Bedtime' Bobby Barnes - *Terry Crews Saves Christmas* (2016), series, Executive Producer - *The Ridiculous 6* (2015), as Chico - *CelebriD&D* (2015), series, as Thodak the Blacksmith - *World's Funniest Fails* (2015), series, as Host - *The Expendables 3* (2014), as Hale Caesar - *VeggieTales: Celery Night Fever* (2014), as Bruce Onion / Terry Turnip (Voice) - *Blended* (2014), as Nickens - *Draft Day* (2014), as Earl Jennings - *The Single Moms Club* (2014), as Branson - *Reach Me* (2014), as Wilson - *Earl Scouts* (2013), as Earl (voice) - *Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2* (2013), as Earl Devereaux (voice) - *Brooklyn Nine-Nine* (2013), series, as Terry Jeffords — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/brooklyn-nine-nine.md) - *Marvel's Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.* (2013), series, as Blade (voice) - *Scary Movie 5* (2013), as Martin Jacobs - *Aztec Warrior* (2013), as Juan Claudio - *The Expendables 2* (2012), as Hale Caesar - *The Newsroom* (2012), series, as Lonny Church - *Bridesmaids* (2011), as Boot Camp Instructor — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/bridesmaids.md) - *Regular Show* (2010), series, as Broc Stettman (voice) - *Lottery Ticket* (2010), as Jimmy the Driver - *The Expendables* (2010), as Hale Caesar - *Are We There Yet?* (2010), series, as Nick Persons - *Gamer* (2009), as Hackman - *Terminator Salvation* (2009), as Captain Jericho — Fi1m 49, [page](https://film.one/film/terminator-salvation.md) - *Middle Men* (2009), as James - *Get Smart's Bruce and Lloyd Out of Control* (2008), as Agent 91 - *Get Smart* (2008), as Agent 91 - *Street Kings* (2008), as Detective Terrence Washington - *Balls Out: The Making of 'Balls of Fury'* (2007), Actor - *Balls of Fury* (2007), as Freddy - *Who's Your Caddy?* (2007), as Tank - *Norbit* (2007), as Big Jack Latimore — Fi1m 31, [page](https://film.one/film/norbit.md) - *How to Rob a Bank* (2007), as Officer DeGepse - *Inland Empire* (2006), as Street Person #3 - *Idiocracy* (2006), as President Camacho — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/idiocracy.md) - *Click* (2006), as Singing Driver (uncredited) — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/click.md) - *Puff, Puff, Pass* (2006), as Cold Crush - *The Benchwarmers* (2006), as Poker Guy #1 - *Behind the Smile* (2006), as Big James - *The Alibi* (2006), as Crazy Eight - *The Boondocks* (2005), series, Actor - *Everybody Hates Chris* (2005), series, as Julius — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/everybody-hates-chris.md) - *Harsh Times* (2005), as Darrell - *Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out* (2005), series, Actor - *The Longest Yard* (2005), as Cheeseburger Eddy - *American Dad!* (2005), series, as Heinrich Brown (voice), (voice) - *White Chicks* (2004), as Latrell Spencer - *Soul Plane* (2004), as Thug (Flight Attendant) - *Baadasssss!* (2004), as Big T - *Starsky & Hutch* (2004), as Porter - *Arrested Development* (2003), series, as Herbert Love — Fi1m 87, [page](https://film.one/tv/arrested-development.md) - *Malibu's Most Wanted* (2003), as 8 Ball - *Deliver Us from Eva* (2003), as Big Bartender - *Friday After Next* (2002), as Damon - *CSI: Miami* (2002), series, as Craig Waters - *Serving Sara* (2002), as Vernon - *Training Day* (2001), as Gang Member (uncredited) — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/training-day.md) - *My Wife and Kids* (2001), series, Actor - *The 6th Day* (2000), as Vincent - *Next Friday* (2000), as Security - *Inauguration Day*, as Anthony - *Motion*, Actor ## Gallery - ![Terry Crews](https://film.one/media/person/92901/gallery-08e27e0ff943.jpg) Terry Crews — Image via TMDB - ![Terry Crews](https://film.one/media/person/92901/gallery-018393619b56.jpg) Terry Crews — Image via TMDB - ![Terry Crews](https://film.one/media/person/92901/gallery-b6d2346b92cf.jpg) Terry Crews — Image via TMDB --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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