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Shemar Moore
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Moore in 1995
Born
Shemar Franklin Moore

(1970-04-20) April 20, 1970 (age 55)
Alma mater Santa Clara University (BA)
Occupation
  • Actor
  • producer
  • model
  • presenter
Years active 1994–present
Partner(s) Jesiree Dizon (2020–present)
Children 1
Awards
  • Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2000)
  • NAACP Image Awards (8)

Shemar Franklin Moore (born April 20, 1970) is a famous American actor. He is well-known for his roles in popular TV shows like The Young and the Restless, Criminal Minds, and S.W.A.T.. He also played Randall Handel in the movies Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Shemar Moore has won many awards for his acting. He has received eight NAACP Image Awards. In 2000, he won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his work on The Young and the Restless.

Early Life and Education

Shemar Moore was born in Oakland, California. His mother, Marilyn Wilson, was a teacher. His father was African-American, and his mother had Irish and French-Canadian roots.

When Shemar was a baby, he moved with his mother to Denmark. Later, when he was four, they moved to Bahrain. He went to a British private school there until he was seven. His mother moved abroad because of racism in the U.S. in the 1970s.

In 1977, his family moved back to the U.S. They lived in Chico, California, and then Palo Alto. Shemar was a very smart child. He went to The Nueva School and graduated from Gunn High School.

Shemar received a sports scholarship to attend Santa Clara University. He played baseball there for four years. He earned a degree in communications and also studied Theater Arts.

Acting Career Highlights

Criminal Minds at Paley
Moore (left) with other Criminal Minds cast members

Shemar Moore is famous for playing Malcolm Winters on the TV show The Young and the Restless. He was on this show for over ten years. He left in 2005, but came back for special appearances later.

While on The Young and the Restless, Shemar also hosted the TV show Soul Train from 1999 to 2003. He also appeared in movies like The Brothers in 2001. He played Detective Jesse Reese in the TV series Birds of Prey from 2002 to 2003.

In 2005, Shemar started playing Derek Morgan in the TV show Criminal Minds. This role made him even more popular. He left the show in 2016 after being in 251 episodes.

In 2017, Shemar began starring in a new CBS series called S.W.A.T.. This show is based on a movie and an older TV series. It has been very successful and has filmed eight seasons.

In 2021, Shemar Moore joined the cast of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 as Randall Handel. He also appeared in commercials for Paycom. Before becoming an actor, Shemar worked as a model during his college years.

Personal Life and Charity Work

Shemar Moore has a daughter with his girlfriend, Jesiree Dizon. Their daughter was born in January 2023.

Shemar started a clothing company called Baby Girl LLC. The money from this company helps fight multiple sclerosis. This is a disease that Shemar's mother had. The company's name comes from a phrase his character, Derek Morgan, used on Criminal Minds.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1997 Hav Plenty Chris
1998 Butter Freddy Roland
2001 The Brothers Terry White
2004 Motives Emery Simms
Greener Ricky Johnson
2005 The Seat Filler Trent
Diary of a Mad Black Woman Orlando
2007 Motives 2 Emery Simms
2013 Kill Me, Deadly Bill the Piano Player
2014 Justice League: War Victor Stone / Cyborg Voice role
2015 Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
2016 The Bounce Back Matthew Taylor
Justice League vs. Teen Titans Victor Stone / Cyborg Voice role
2018 The Death of Superman
2019 Reign of the Supermen
2020 Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
2022 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Randall Handel
2024 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Cameo

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1994–2005, 2014, 2019, 2023 The Young and the Restless Malcolm Winters Contract role (1994–2005), guest appearances (2014–23)
1995 Living Single Jon Marc Episode: "The Last Temptation"
1996 The Jamie Foxx Show Elister Episode: "Kiss & Tell"
1997 The Nanny Malcolm Winters Episode: "The Heather Biblow Story"
Arliss Sammy Stilton Episode: "How to Be a Good Listener"
1998 Chicago Hope Bobby Barrett Episode: "Waging Bull"
Mama Flora's Family Lincoln Fleming Television film
1999 Moesha Earl Thomas Episode: "Had to Be You"
For Your Love Dakota Collins Episode: "Baby Boom"
Malcolm & Eddie Ty Episode: "Won't Power"
1999–2003 Soul Train Himself Host
2000 How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale Jason Hunt Television film
2002–03 Birds of Prey Jesse Reese Main role
2003 Chasing Alice Adam Television film
2004 Nikki and Nora Corby
Reversible Errors Collins Farwell
Half & Half Amani Love Episode: "The Big Good Help Is Hard to Find Episode"
2005–17 Criminal Minds Derek Morgan Main role (seasons 1–11); special guest (seasons 12–13)
2017–present S.W.A.T. Sergeant Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson Jr. Main role
2020 American Soul N/A Executive producer (season 2)

Awards and Nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
1996 Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated
NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series Nominated
1997 Nominated
Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series Nominated
1998 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series Won
1999 Won
2000 Won
Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Won
2001 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series Won
2002 Won
2005 Won
Black Reel Awards Best Actor, Independent Film Motives Nominated
2006 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series The Young and the Restless Won
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture Diary of a Mad Black Woman Nominated
2014 Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series Criminal Minds Nominated
2015 Won
2016 People's Choice Awards Favorite Crime Drama TV Actor Nominated

See also

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