Shemar Moore Highlights

  • 2006: Cast as Agent Derek Morgan on the CBS drama "Criminal Minds"
  • 2005: Starred in the feature adaption of "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" based on a play of the same name written by Tyler Perry who also co-stares
  • 2001: Toured the USA in the musical play "The Fabric of a Man" by David E Talbert
  • 2001: Co-starred in "The Brothers"
  • 1999: Served as host of the syndicated music series "Soul Train"
  • 1998: Co-starred in "Butter"; debuted on HBO in lieu of a theatrical release
  • 1998: Cast in featured role in the CBS miniseries "Mama Flora's Family"
  • 1997: Film acting debut, "Hav Plenty"
  • 1995: Was featured in the music video for "How Many Ways" sung by Toni Braxton
  • 1994: Appeared in role of Malcolm Winters on "The Young and the Restless" (CBS); won Daytime Emmy in 2000
  • 1970: Family settled in Denmark; learned Danish as a first language (dates approximate)
  • Born in Northern California
  • Returned to California, eventually settling in Palo Alto in 1984
  • Appeared in GQ; spotted by agent who recommended him for role on "The Young and the Restless"
  • After college, moved to NYC to pursue a modeling career when a shoulder injury derailed dreams of a pro baseball career
  • At age 18, while in college, launched a career as a model
  • Following parents' separation, moved to Bahrain with his mother; later traveled extensively before returning to USA c. 1976