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Craig Kirkwood
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| Born | August 10, 1974 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Spouse(s) | Shaunte Caraballo (married 2023-present) Katie Kimberling (married 2005-2018) |
Craig Kirkwood, born on August 10, 1974, is an American lawyer. He used to be an actor. Many people know him best for playing Jerry "Rev" Harris in the movie Remember the Titans, which came out in 2000.
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Craig Kirkwood's Journey
Starting Out in Acting
Craig Kirkwood was born in Los Angeles, California. His first acting job was in a commercial for Levi's jeans. His aunt, Amy Sobo, who helps find actors for roles, helped him get this job.
After taking drama classes in high school, Craig got a part in a TV show. In 1993, he joined the NBC sitcom Running the Halls. This show was on Saturday mornings and ran for one season.
Guest Appearances on TV
After Running the Halls, Craig appeared in many popular TV shows. He was a guest star on shows like My So-Called Life, Family Matters, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He also appeared in Sister, Sister and The Steve Harvey Show.
In 1997, Craig Kirkwood had a main role in the TV series Deepwater Black. This show also ran for one season.
Memorable Movie Roles
Craig Kirkwood's most famous role was in the 2000 Disney movie Remember the Titans. In this film, he played Jerry "Rev" Harris. The movie is about a high school football team.
He also acted in the movie Why Do Fools Fall in Love. Another notable role was in the Disney Channel Original Movie Hounded. In Hounded, he starred alongside Tahj Mowry. Craig also appeared in other films like Slash and Rain.
Besides movies and TV, Craig also performed in plays. He was in theater productions such as Little Shop of Horrors and Grease.
Life as a Lawyer
Craig Kirkwood decided to go to law school. He graduated from Loyola Law School in 2008. Today, he works as a lawyer for Los Angeles County.
Film and TV Appearances
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1998 | Why Do Fools Fall in Love | Eddie Williams |
| 2000 | Remember the Titans | Jerry "Rev." Harris |
| 2002 | Slash | Keith |
| 2002 | Dead Above Ground | Jason Johnson |
| 2003 | Cats and Mice | Buddy |
| 2003 | Rain | Private Jordan |
| 2003 | Calendar Girls | Bellboy |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1993 | Running the Halls | Miles Taylor | Main role, 13 episodes |
| 1994 | Cosmic Slop | Lenny | TV movie |
| 1994 | My So-Called Life | Sam | Episode: "The Substitute" |
| 1994 | My So-Called Life | Troy | Episode: "Self-Esteem" |
| 1995 | Family Matters | Gary Menteer | Episode: "Cheers Looking at You, Kid" |
| 1995 | The Parent 'Hood | Daryl Cooper | Episode: "Nice Guys Finish Last" |
| 1996 | CBS Schoolbreak Special | Episode: "Crosstown" | |
| 1996 | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Frederick | Episode: "The Butler's Son Did It" |
| 1996 | Sister, Sister | Michael | Episode: "Big Twin On Campus" |
| 1996 | The Burning Zone | Daryl Luge | Episode: "Arms of Fire" |
| 1997 | Mission Genesis | Zak | Main role, 13 episodes |
| 1998 | The Steve Harvey Show | Sylvester | Episode: "Breakfast with Tiffany" |
| 1998 | Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction | James | Episode: "A Joyful Noise" |
| 1998 | Mercy Point | N/A | Episodes: "Opposing Views", "Last Resort" |
| 2001 | Hounded | Mike Martin | TV movie (Disney Channel) |
| 2001 | Nikki | Charlie | Episode: "Vaya Con Nikki" |
| 2002 | JAG | Corporal Sean Stiles | Episodes: "Family Business", "Offensive Action", "Ready or Not" |
| 2004 | It's All Relative | Matt | Episode: "Philip in a China Shop" |
| 2006 | Courting Alex | Matt | Episode: "Everything I Know About Men" (unaired pilot) |
