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Darius McCrary
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McCrary in 2016
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Darius Creston McCrary
May 1, 1976 Walnut, California, U.S.
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| Years active | 1987–present |
| Known for | Eddie Winslow – Family Matters |
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Darius Creston McCrary (born May 1, 1976) is an American actor, singer, and producer. He is best known for playing Edward "Eddie" Winslow, the oldest child on the popular TV show Family Matters. This show was a sitcom that aired from 1989 to 1998.
Darius McCrary also appeared in the 1987 comedy movie Big Shots, which was his first film role. He lent his voice to the character Jazz in the 2007 movie Transformers. From 2009 to 2011, he played the photographer Malcolm Winters on the TV drama The Young and the Restless.
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Darius McCrary's Acting Journey
Starting as a Young Actor
Darius McCrary began acting when he was a child. His first movie was the comedy Big Shots in 1987. He also appeared in different TV shows and had a role in the 1988 film Mississippi Burning. The next year, he got the part of Eddie Winslow in Family Matters, which became a very famous role.
Life After Family Matters
After Family Matters finished in 1998, McCrary continued his acting career. He starred in the TV series Freedom. In 2000, he played Tommy in "Something to Sing About", a Christian drama. He also appeared in movies like 15 Minutes with Robert De Niro and Kingdom Come with Whoopi Goldberg in 2001.
Voice Acting and Other Roles
In 2007, Darius McCrary was the voice of Jazz in the exciting movie Transformers. He also voiced Tarix in Bionicle: The Legend Reborn in 2009. McCrary has appeared in other films such as Next Day Air and Saw VI. He also performed in stage plays like The Maintenance Man.
In December 2009, he joined the cast of the TV drama The Young and the Restless. He played Malcolm Winters, a role that another actor, Shemar Moore, had played before. McCrary left The Young and the Restless in October 2011.
Darius McCrary's Personal Life
Darius McCrary is the founder of Fathers Care. This is a non-profit organization that is part of the McCrary Foundation. His father, aunts, uncles, and cousins, who are known as The McCrarys, started this foundation.
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McCrary in 2016
