Justice League: War (2014) as Cyborg / Victor Stone
The Brothers (2001) as Terry White
Short Info
Net Worth
$12 million
Date Of Birth
April 20, 1970
Fact
Graduated from Santa Clara University where he majored in communications and played varsity baseball.
Payments
Earned $175,000 per episode from Criminal Minds (2005)
Born Shermar Franklin Moore on the 20th April 1970, in Oakland, California USA, he is an actor, TV host and former model, perhaps best known to the world as Special Agent Derek Morgan in the TV series “Criminal Minds” (2005-2016), and also as Malcolm Winters in the soap opera “The Young and the Restless” (1994-2005).
Early Life and Education
Of Irish, French-Canadian and African-American ancestry, Shermar is the son of Marilyn Wilson and Sherrod Moore. He lived with his mother who worked as a teacher in Denmark and Bahrain during Shermar’s first seven years of life. While in Bahrain, Shermar went to a British private school, and then in 1977 he and his mother returned to the USA, initially to Chico, California, but then moving to Palo Alto in the south of the state, where went to Gunn High School. After matriculation he enrolled at Santa Clara University, majoring in communications while also pursuing theater studies, and earning a minor from the theater arts subject.
Career Beginnings
After college, Shermar made an immediate breakthrough with the role of Malcolm Winters in the long-running TV drama series “The Young and the Restless”, portraying Malcolm from 1994 until 2004, while until 2014 he made further occasional appearances, eventually totaling 430 episodes. This particular role launched him to stardom and won him a number of prestigious awards, including a Daytime Emmy, and seven Image Awards. His film debut came in 1997 when he portrayed Chris in the comedy film “Have Plenty”, starring Christopher Scott Cherot and Chenoa Maxwell, and he continued with film roles, starring in the action thriller “Butter” in 1998, and having several other minor roles until he was selected for the part of Special Agent Derek Morgan in the TV crime-drama series “Criminal Minds” in 2005; he remained in the show until 2017, and appeared in 252 episodes of the Primetime-Emmy Award-nominated series. He earned another Image Award, while his net worth soared during those years.
Work Besides “Criminal Minds” and “Young and the Restless”
Derek hasn’t had prominent success apart from these two celebrated roles, generally appearing in minor film roles, but most recently he was cast in the lead role in the TV crime-action series “S.W.A.T”, as Daniel ‘Hondo’ Harrelson, so far featuring in 17 episodes.
TV Host
Back in 1995, Shermar was selected as the host of the popular TV show “Soul Train”, which lasted until 2003, and has also guest hosted “The Talk”, and various annual award shows, such as “2001 Lady of Soul Awards” in 2001, and the “48th Annual Miss USA Pageant”.
From the time when he was in college, Shermar took up modeling work, firstly to pay his bills and later as extra income. Gradually his modeling career began to develop, and he eventually signed a contract with the DNA Model Management in New York City. His most notable works as a model include an appearance in the Men’s Fitness magazine in March 2009. Shermar’s net worth also benefited from his modeling work.
How Rich Shermar Moore Is?
His career started in the mid-‘90s, and since then Shermar has become a star actor, primarily known for his work on CBS, but he has more than 30 film and TV credits to his name, which have brought him nine awards and 11 nominations. Sounds like a rich career, right? Let’s see how rich he is. According to authoritative sources, Shermar Moore’s net worth is estimated at over $16 million. His assets also include an Audi R8, then sports Range Rover, and a legendary Ford Bronco, among many other possessions.
Life Behind the Scene
When it comes to his love life, since 2015 Shermar has been in a relationship with Shawna Gordon, a famous soccer player. Before her, Shermar was seen with a number of beauties, including Halle Berry, Kimberly Elise, and even Tony Braxton.
Shermar has paid back his share to the community; since becoming a famous actor, he has been involved with a number of philanthropic organizations, including the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, for which he raised over $20,000 with help from actors Thomas Gibson and Mandy Patinkin.
Social Media Presence
Since he became a celebrity, Shermar has used social media platforms to increase his popularity, mainly focusing on Twitter, on which he now has more than 860,000 followers. He has used it to promote his work, and announced the new series “S.W.A.T.”, among other important events for him. So if you are not already a fan, here is a great chance to start following one of the best TV actors out there, and find out what he is up to.
Moreover, Shermar’s official Facebook page has more than 8.5 million followers, and he has also started his own website.
General Info
Full Name
Shemar Moore
Net Worth
$12 million
Date Of Birth
April 20, 1970
Height
1.85 m
Weight
85 kg
Profession
Film producer, Actor, Fashion Model
Education
Gunn High School, Santa Clara University
Nationality
American
Family
Parents
Sherrod Moore, Marilyn Wilson
Siblings
Romeo Moore, Shenon Moore, Sheburra Moore, Kosheno Moore
Accomplishments
Awards
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Nominations
People’s Choice Award for Favorite Crime Drama TV Actor, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series
Movies
The Bounce Back, The Brothers, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Motives, Justice League vs. Teen Titans, Kill Me, Deadly, Justice League: War, The Seat Filler, Butter, How to Marry a Billionaire, Chasing Alice, Hav Plenty, Motives 2, Mama Flora’s Family, Reversible Errors, Greener
TV Shows
Soul Train, Birds of Prey, South Beach, Criminal Minds, The Young and the Restless
Social profile links
Salary
Quotes
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Quote
1
Hopefully when you see the movie, Maybe you don’t have the Orlando in your life, but you know that guy. He goes to church. He’s down the street. He’s one of the boys at the schoolyard. They exist.
2
What I love about ‘Criminal Minds’ is that Morgan is an ex-marine, ex-SWAT. To do those things you have to be a pretty badass dude. It’s a great incentive to stay in shape.
3
Orlando’s a part of me. The next guy’s a part of me. And the next guy’s a part of me. That’s all I’m trying to do, is tell cool stories that people can relate to.
4
I know that on my own sites, a picture of me with my mom or me with my dog does well, but when I put up a picture of myself shirtless, it does get a little crazy.
5
But I got drafted out of high school, and my mother wasn’t having it. She was like, you’re not about to think that you can just play ball, because if you get hurt, you’re going to be out of luck.
6
Whether it’s because of how somebody looks or because of what they’re wearing, you kind of assess a person in the first five minutes before they even speak.
7
Acting is therapeutic. I say I’m not shy, but… Acting is a very vulnerable experience, and you’ve got to be really confident to put yourself out there to be judged.
8
There are days when I feel confident, and I feel like, ‘OK, this outfit looks nice, I look good, I’m in shape.’ But I’m never going to walk out the house trying to be sexy, because that to me is cheesy and not attractive.
9
Because I could throw so hard when I got to college, they made me a pitcher. If I had to it all over again, I would have stuck to playing in the outfield. I loved running. I can catch everything in the outfield. I could throw people out from the fence.
10
Well, you can’t compete with a six foot five man in a wig.
11
And a lesson in this movie is dig beneath the surface. And so with my words, with my character, I purposely created a character that was away from how you’ve known me thus far in my career.
12
I hosted Soul train but I listen to everything.
13
I got rock in me.
14
Kim Kardashian is a major player coming off of a reality show, and nobody can turn a blind eye to what she’s accomplished, no matter how you see her.
15
I’m a drama guy.
16
It’s no accident that I’m not married and don’t have kids yet.
17
I admire Brad Pitt, honestly, just because of how he started and the obstacles he had to overcome to have the career that he’s had.
18
I could run, but I was throwing 93 mph coming out of high school.
19
Each morning needs to start with a good sweat. I’m either working out at home or on set, depending on my call time.
20
I got country music in me.
21
I don’t want to be an old dad.
22
I like to make money; I like to have nice things. But I love to act; I love to tell stories.
23
Denzel has been that leading man, but it took him a while to get to Training Day and Hurricane Carter.
24
I always speak so highly of my mom because she’s my partner in crime, and none of this would be possible without her love and support. Always have to make time for Mom.
25
But there are still good shows like 24, Boomtown and the Wire, the Shield.
26
Now that I’ve established myself in a drama, I’m plugging away, trying to get the attention of people who do the independent movies and the features.
27
When I do tie the knot, it will be one time, for good.
28
It’s no accident that I’m not married and don’t have kids yet. Because, despite what I’ve achieved in my career, I’m always wondering when somebody’s gonna tap me on the shoulder and say, ‘OK, the gig is up.’
29
You know, I don’t play the race card a lot. I’m half-black, half-white, and I’m proud of – my skin is brown. The world sees me as a black man, but my mother didn’t raise me as a black man. She didn’t raise me as a white guy.
30
But because I could throw so hard when I got to college they made me a pitcher.
31
Acting is therapeutic.
32
I’m not saying that I am all of my characters, but for me to bring a character to life, you’ve got to be able to find your own truth.
33
Television is in a different time because of reality television, so it’s not as exciting.
34
I still have shy qualities but nobody would believe that, just because we’re in the forefront and I can talk a lot of mess and I can run my mouth.
35
I think because people are passing – people that we are aware of are passing at – I don’t say a great pace, but it seems like people are dropping, and I think it’s just making – there’s a consciousness and there’s sensitivity to it.
36
Baseball player. Yeah, that was my dream before acting, or alongside acting.
37
I don’t see myself as a ‘black actor,’ I’m just Shemar Moore the actor. I’m very proud to be black, but I’m just as much black as I am white.
38
After eight years on ‘Young and the Restless’ and eight years on ‘Criminal Minds,’ I’m ready for that next phase of my career.
39
I say I’m not shy, but… Acting is a very vulnerable experience, and you’ve got to be really confident to put yourself out there to be judged.
40
Let a woman have her place, because as you provide foundation for her, she provides a foundation for you. And through that vulnerability comes strength.
41
That’s because I didn’t have to work with Madea. I only had to work with Madea once, and that was at the barbecue and I didn’t have to get close to her.
42
I wanna chase down Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx, Will Smith. I would love to start my film career.
43
No week is ever the same in my world! An average week in my life changes based on my shooting schedule, if I’m promoting a project, or anything else I have going on.
44
It was truly a lesson in don’t take something at face value. You know, so many of us do in life. Whether it’s because of how somebody looks or because of what they’re wearing or what have you, you kind of assess a person in the first five minutes before they even speak.
45
I’m raised by a single mom and didn’t have pops around for the most part of my life. And she, by any means necessary, gave me the best opportunities that she knew how to give me.
46
We never get enough of falling in love and believing in love.
47
Celebrities have more influence to be able to reach out to people, but people are becoming famous on Facebook and social media every day.
48
I’m not a machine. I get really motivated, then I fall off the wagon and want to eat Chinese food and sit on my couch and gain five or 10 pounds!
49
I’m very proud to be black, but I’m just as much black as I am white. But I want tell stories that everybody can relate to, so I don’t care who’s opposite me.
50
I want a partner in crime and a Bonnie to my Clyde. I’ve just been so focused on my career. Women don’t like being number two, so I’ve been glad to keep my distance so I could focus on me, get my life together and take care of my mom without disappointing the woman I love.
51
I do like working out. I feel my best when I work out, but you know, I’m human. I like to ride my bicycle and lift weights and hike. When I am diligently working out, ideally, I like to work out four days a week. If I can do that, I feel good about myself.
52
Although I have a lot of close female friends in my life, my number one is still my mom. Without her, I wouldn’t have the values that I have and see the world the way that I do today. She taught me how to appreciate and respect women. She taught me chivalry and how to love a woman and respect their feelings and emotions.
53
I could describe my career in two words: who knew. I was on the path to becoming a professional baseball player, but I got injured in college. When I decided to move out to L.A. to try acting, nobody was betting on me, not even my family. But it’s always been that way for me; nothing has come easy.
Facts
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Fact
1
Once revealed on Ellen that in high school he and his friends referred to his curly long hair in the back as “Curls for the Girls!”.
2
He presented Susan Lucci with her very first (and so far only) Daytime Emmy award for her 19th nomination. After reading the card and before announcing her name, he shouted “The streak is over!”.
3
Attended Henry M. Gunn High School in Palo Alto, California: Class of 1988.
4
His mother, a math teacher, moved the family to Denmark when Shemar was 6 months old for about 3 years. After that they lived in Bahrain until Shemar was about 6 years old where he attended a British private school.
5
His mother is Caucasian and his father is African American.
6
Was a Weakest Link (2001) contestant and was voted off.
7
Nephew of a high school teacher, Stephen Wilson of Watertown High School in Watertown Massachussetts.
8
Graduated from Santa Clara University where he majored in communications and played varsity baseball.
Pictures
Movies
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Bounce Back
2016
completed
Matthew Taylor
Justice League vs. Teen Titans
2016
Video
Cyborg (voice)
Criminal Minds
2005-2016
TV Series
Derek Morgan
Kill Me, Deadly
2015
Bill the Piano Player
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
2015
Video
Cyborg (voice)
The Young and the Restless
1994-2014
TV Series
Malcolm Winters
Justice League: War
2014
Video
Cyborg
Victor Stone (voice)
Motives 2
2007
Video
Emory Simms
Diary of a Mad Black Woman
2005
Orlando
Greener
2004
Ricky Johnson
The Seat Filler
2004
Trent
Reversible Errors
2004
TV Movie
Collins Farwell
Half & Half
2004
TV Series
Amani Love
Motives
2004
Video
Emery Simms
Nikki and Nora
2004
TV Movie
Birds of Prey
2002-2003
TV Series
Jesse Reese
Chasing Alice
2003
TV Movie
The Brothers
2001
Terry White
Box Marley
2000
How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale
2000
TV Movie
Jason Hunt
Celebrity
2000
TV Movie
Zeke
Malcolm & Eddie
1999
TV Series
Ty
For Your Love
1999
TV Series
Dakota Collins
Moesha
1999
TV Series
Earl Thomas
Butter
1998
Freddy Roland
Chicago Hope
1998
TV Series
Bobby Barrett
Mama Flora’s Family
1998
TV Mini-Series
Lincoln Fleming
Hav Plenty
1997
Chris
Arli$$
1997
TV Series
Sammy Stilton
The Nanny
1997
TV Series
Shemar Moore
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996
TV Series
Elister
Living Single
1995
TV Series
Jon Marc
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Bounce Back
2016
executive producer completed
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Steve Harvey
2016
TV Series
Himself
Criminal Minds – Season 11: The Dirty Eleven
2016
Video short
Himself
Criminal Minds – Season 11: To Derek, with Love
2016
Video short
Himself
The 43rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
2016
TV Movie
Himself – Presenter: Outstanding Drama Series
Entertainment Tonight
2006-2016
TV Series
Himself / Himself – The Bounce Back / Himself – Criminal Minds
Hollywood Game Night
2016
TV Series
Himself – Celebrity Player
The 42nd Annual People’s Choice Awards
2016
TV Movie
Himself
The Talk
2011-2015
TV Series
Himself – Guest
Hollywood Health Report
2015
TV Series
Himself
Criminal Minds: Season 10 – Criminal Minds Top Ten
2015
Short
Himself
The 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
2015
TV Movie
Himself
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2006-2015
TV Series
Himself – Guest / Himself – Guest DJ
The 46th Annual NAACP Image Awards
2015
TV Special
Himself – Winner
Criminal Minds: Season 9 – Eyes Only
2014
Video documentary short
Himself
The Arsenio Hall Show
2013-2014
TV Series
Himself – Guest
45th NAACP Image Awards
2014
TV Movie documentary
Himself
That’s My Entertainment: Red Carpet of Justice League WAR
2014
TV Movie
Himself
The 40th Annual People’s Choice Awards
2014
TV Special
Himself
The Queen Latifah Show
2013
TV Series
Himself – Guest
The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards
2013
TV Special
Himself – Backstage Presenter
Watch What Happens: Live
2013
TV Series
Himself
Choc’late Soldiers from the USA
2013
Documentary
Himself (voice, rumored)
The 39th Annual People’s Choice Awards
2013
TV Special
Herself
CBS Cares
2006-2013
TV Series
Himself
Criminal Minds Season 7: Fireside Chat with Matthew Gray Gubler
2012
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Criminal Minds Season 7: Minds’ Eye – Bloodlust
2012
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Criminal Minds Season 7: Minds’ Eye – Devil Inside
2012
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Criminal Minds Season 7: Minds’ Eye – Implosion
2012
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Criminal Minds Season 7: Minds’ Eye – The Fall
2012
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Criminal Minds Season 7: Minds’ Eye – Too Big to Fail
2012
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Criminal Minds Season 7: Minds’ Eye – Twisted
2012
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Criminal Minds Season 7: Seven Stories
2012
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Criminal Minds Season 7: Wedding Toasts
2012
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Criminal Minds Season 6: Crime Scene – Death Cab
2011
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Criminal Minds Season 6: Crime Scene – Devil in the Details
2011
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Criminal Minds Season 6: Crime Scene – Love Is Explosive
2011
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Criminal Minds Season 6: Crime Scene – The Deep End
2011
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Criminal Minds Season 6: From Script to Screen – Agent Down
2011
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Criminal Minds Season 6: Secrets – Making of Criminal Minds
2011
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
2011
TV Special
Himself – Presenter
The Mo’Nique Show
2010
TV Series
Himself – Guest
Criminal Minds Season 5: Case Files – Break
2010
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Criminal Minds Season 5: Case Files – Dante
2010
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Criminal Minds Season 5: Case Files – Darkness
2010
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Criminal Minds Season 5: Case Files – Deserted
2010
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Criminal Minds Season 5: Case Files – Grim
2010
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Criminal Minds Season 5: Case Files – Subjects Unknown
2010
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Criminal Minds Season 5: Material Witness
2010
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Criminal Minds Season 5: Celebrating 100
2010
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Criminal Minds Season 5: Fear the Reaper
2010
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Criminal Minds Season 5: Gubler Direct
2010
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Swan… One Man’s Journey
2010
Documentary
Himself
An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Lionel Richie
2010
TV Movie
Himself
Working the Scene: A Look Behind the Scenes of ‘Criminal Minds Season 4’
2009
Video documentary short
Himself / Derek Morgan
Straight from the Horses Mouth
2009
Video
Himself
The Bonnie Hunt Show
2009
TV Series
Himself
An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Patti LaBelle
2009
TV Movie
Himself
11-04-08: The Day of Change
2009
TV Movie
Himself
The 35th Annual People’s Choice Awards
2009
TV Special
Himself – Presenter
Criminal Minds Season 3: Killer Roles
2008
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
From Script to Screen: True Night
2008
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Profile: Rossi/Mantegna
2008
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Shemar Moore: Criminal Minds’ Wild Ride
2008
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
The Criminal Element: The Making of ‘Criminal Minds, Season 3’
2008
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
Stand Up to Cancer
2008
TV Movie
Himself
An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Smokey Robinson
2008
TV Movie
Himself
Rachael Ray
2007
TV Series
Himself
21st Annual Soul Train Music Awards
2007
TV Special
Himself
An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Aretha Franklin
2007
TV Special
Himself
Profilers, Profiled
2007
Video documentary short
Derek Morgan
14th Annual Inner City Destiny Awards
2006
Video
Himself – Presenter
Legends Ball
2006
TV Movie documentary
Himself
The 20th Annual Soul Train Music Awards
2006
TV Special
Himself – Presenter
37th NAACP Image Awards
2006
TV Special
Himself
The 32nd Annual People’s Choice Awards
2006
TV Special documentary
Himself
An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Stevie Wonder
2006
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Behind the Scenes at the Michael Jackson Trial
2005
Video documentary
Himself
2005 BET Comedy Awards
2005
TV Special
Himself
The 2nd Annual BET Comedy Awards
2005
TV Special
Himself – Presenter
The Making of ‘Diary’
2005
Video short
Himself
The 32nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
2005
TV Special
Himself – Presenter
The Oprah Winfrey Show
2005
TV Series
Himself – Guest
The View
2005
TV Series
Himself – Guest
Steve Harvey’s Big Time Challenge
2005
TV Series
Himself
The Making of ‘Motives’
2004
Video short documentary
Himself
An Evening of Stars: 25th Anniversary Tribute to Lou Rawls
2004
TV Movie
Himself
Soul Train
1996-2003
TV Series documentary
Himself – Host
The 16th Annual Soul Train Music Awards
2002
TV Special
Himself – Host
33rd NAACP Image Awards
2002
TV Special
Himself – Presenter
2001 Lady of Soul Awards
2001
TV Special
Himself – Host
Weakest Link
2001
TV Series
Himself
The Rosie O’Donnell Show
1999-2001
TV Series
Himself – Guest
The 15th Annual Soul Train Music Awards
2001
TV Special
Himself – Host
The 2000 Billboard Music Awards
2000
TV Special
Himself
The 27th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
2000
TV Special
Himself – Winner: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Early Life and Education
