Shemar Moore

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Biography

With his tall frame, athletic build and chiseled good looks, Shemar Moore was a perfect candidate for typical leading man roles, although his acting ability and natural charm allowed him to move beyond a limited career as a mere TV beefcake. A former model, Moore became known to legions of daytime television fans for his Emmy-winning performance as Malcolm Winters on the popular CBS serial "The Young and the Restless" (CBS, 1971- ). During …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

April 20, 1970

Career Milestones

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

Co-starred in "The Brothers"

2001

Toured the USA in the musical play "The Fabric of a Man" by David E Talbert

1999

Served as host of the syndicated music series "Soul Train"

1998

Cast in featured role in the CBS miniseries "Mama Flora's Family"

1998

Co-starred in "Butter"; debuted on HBO in lieu of a theatrical release

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

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

Returned to California, eventually settling in Palo Alto in 1984

Following parents' separation, moved to Bahrain with his mother; later traveled extensively before returning to USA c. 1976

1970

Family settled in Denmark; learned Danish as a first language (dates approximate)

Born in Northern California

Awards

1999

Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in The Young and the Restless

1996

Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in The Young and the Restless

1995

Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in The Young and the Restless