Craig Kirkwood facts for kids

Craig Kirkwood (born August 10, 1974) is an American lawyer and former actor. He is best known for his role as Jerry "Rev" Harris in the 2000 film Remember the Titans.

Craig Kirkwood's Life and Career

Craig Kirkwood was born in Los Angeles, California. He started acting after his aunt, who was a casting director, helped him get a job in a Levi's commercial. He then took drama classes in high school.

Early Acting Roles

In 1993, Craig got his first big TV role. He played Miles Taylor in the NBC sitcom Running the Halls. This show was on Saturday mornings and ran for one season.

After that, he appeared in many popular TV shows. These included My So-Called Life, Family Matters, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Sister, Sister. He also co-starred in the TV series Deepwater Black in 1997.

Famous Movies and Plays

Craig Kirkwood's most famous role was in the 2000 Disney movie Remember the Titans. He played Jerry "Rev" Harris, a football player. This movie was very popular.

He also acted in other films like Why Do Fools Fall in Love. He was in the Disney Channel Original Movie Hounded with Tahj Mowry. Craig also performed in theater plays. Some of these plays were Little Shop of Horrors and Grease.

From Acting to Law

After his acting career, Craig decided to study law. He graduated from Loyola Law School in 2008. Today, he works as a lawyer in Los Angeles County.