Shemar Moore

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Biography

Recent Role:
SSA Derek Morgan on Criminal Minds
Gender:
Male
Born:
4-20-1970
Birthplace:
Oakland, California
Birth Name:
Shemar Franklin Moore
Shemar Moore was born in Oakland, California on April 20, 1970. Shemar spent the first two years of his life in Denmark where he became fluent in Danish. After his parents divorced, Shemar traveled with his mother to various countries including Bahrain, England, Greece & Africa.

Shemar later attended Santa Clara University on a baseball scholarship. While in college, he began modeling to make ends meet, and when a shoulder injury ended his baseball career, Shemar decided to move to New York City, where he enjoyed a successful stint as a print and runway fashion model. Shemar

… More was spotted by agent who recommended him for role of 'Malcolm Winters' on The Young and the Restless.

In 2000 Shemar won a Daytime Emmy Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series. In 2001 Shemar made his theatrical debut in the gospel musical, The Fabric of a Man. Shemar has also won 6 NAACP Image Awards for his role as 'Malcolm Winters' on The Young & The Restless.

In 1995 Shemar was featured in the music video for "How Many Ways" sung by Toni Braxton. Shemar has been linked romantically to Toni Braxton & Halle Berry.

His credits include: the series Birds of Prey, the movie How to Marry a Billionaire and hosting the 1999 Miss USA Pageant.

His feature film credits include Butter, Motives , The Brothers, , and The Seat Filler.

Shemar currently portrays Special Agent Derek Morgan in the CBS drama Criminal Minds.

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    10 Perfect

    He is witty, smart, and the scenes with Garcia in Criminal Minds are just plain superb and hilarious....one of the best shows I have seen in a long time!!!!!

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    Shemar is not just a talented actor, he is an intuitive one who can place himself in his roles and comes across genuine. I loved his role in "Diary of a black woman" and he is superior as an FBI Agent in "Criminal Minds." Being the sexiest man alive, of course, doesn't hurt either :-)

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    AngeliqueBert Added Oct 31, 2011 All my reviews
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    10 Perfect

    Shemar...you are awesome!! I watched you on Young and the Restless and loved you then and I love, love, love your character on Criminal Minds! And I have seen interviews with you and your mom and I am so impressed by you as a son.

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    I love your friendship relationship with Penelope!!! "Baby Girl"...is so precious a name for her. You are like a big brother to her. I love watching you act on the show. I love watching the re-runs on other channels too. I hope the show stays on for a very long time and I hope you stay with it too!! Thanks for the entertainment! And I hope you don't mind me saying (I am 58) that you have an awesome body and I love your smile and your eyes and your voice....I apologize for going on so. Keep up the great work!!!!! A fan from NC.

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    tv_movie_addict Added Oct 28, 2011 All my reviews
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    10 Perfect

    Not since Dennis Franz on "NYPD Blue" has a "cop" role been played with such range.


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    Shemar's portrayal of SSI Morgan has touched me on so many levels, it's hard to put a finger on what strikes me the most. His performance on the episode where the character's molestation as a kid was revealed, was Emmy worthy! My reaction to his Morgan character's perplexing treatment of the priest and religion in the "cannibal" episode was acting at its best, because it elicited a psychological response from me.


    Tough action guy meets empathetic nice guy. The innuendo laced relationship with the Garcia character is as delightfully anticipated as Fred Sanford's Aunt Esther jokes and LaVerne & Shirley's Lenny & Squiggy segues! Hat's off to the producers of Criminal Minds to recognize this fine actor's talents and letting him "run with the ball"!

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    thegrandpagirl Added Oct 9, 2011 All my reviews
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    10 Perfect
    Shemar's smooth confidence and humble demeanor are an awesome combination! hide show

    I love, love, love his character on Criminal Minds and he is absolutely THE most attractive man in the world! He is smart, confident, strong, and morally sound! His story line shocked me when he went back to his home town and nailed his old coach for molestation! I am so impressed that a mainstream character like him would take on such an agonizing role! Love him! Respect him!

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    KathleenMitch Added Jul 19, 2011 All my reviews
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    I'm an Army Veteran who would like to meet Shemar for my 30th Birthday (and just before my deployment to the Middle East...again). Learn more about it here: http://sites.google.com/site/meetshemar hide show

    My sister and grandmother met Shemar IRL a couple years ago. Sis says he was warm, approachable and down to earth. I would like to meet him for my 30th Bday and before I deploy to the Middle-East (I'm an Army Vet). You can learn more / help here: http://sites.google.com/site/meetshemar

    Pretty much - I have enjoyed watching him on Criminal Minds and figured, since hearing how my sis characterized him, that I could meet him. Besides, he appeared on the Ellen Degeneres show, and Ellen said she would hook him up with someone. I would like to be that individual. If it doesn't work out...the past few months that I've spent drumming up different ways to do this will certainly make for a fun story!

    Thanks in advance for any help, all!

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    KafiJo Added Jun 18, 2011 All my reviews
 

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