What is Terry Crews' Net Worth and Salary?
Terry Crews is an American actor and former NFL player who has a net worth of $25 million. Despite having a moderately successful career as an NFL defensive end and linebacker, Crews skyrocketed to fame after transitioning to the entertainment industry. He is famously known for his roles in various television series and films, as well as hosting several television shows.
For his role as the host of America's Got Talent, Crews earns an impressive $1.5 million per season, translating to about $68,000 per episode over a 22-episode season. From his tenure on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, he earned approximately $80,000 per episode.
Early Life
Terrance Alan Crews was born on July 30th, 1968, in Flint, Michigan, growing up in a stringent Christian household. His mother frequently faced abuse from Terry's alcoholic father. Despite the tumultuous environment, Terry managed to find solace in playing the flute. Excelling in both academics and athletics, he received dual scholarships after high school: an art scholarship to the Interlochen Center for the Arts and an athletic scholarship to Western Michigan University. At WMU, he distinguished himself as a defensive end for the Broncos.
NFL Career
Terry Crews embarked on his NFL journey when he was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 1991. Over the following years, he played for multiple teams, though he was often cut from starting lineups. By the time his NFL career wrapped up, he'd played for the Rams, Chargers, Redskins, Eagles, and Packers. Due to relatively low wages during this period, Crews sustained himself by painting portraits of his teammates, making as little as $150 per week while with the Packers—less than minimum wage.
Acting Career
In 1997, Terry Crews left the NFL and relocated to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. His big break came in 1999 when he joined the game show Battle Dome as a character athlete. He initially appeared in music videos and commercials before landing his first major role in Friday After Next, where he acted alongside Ice Cube.
2004 became a watershed year for Crews as he secured a significant role in the popular comedy White Chicks. This newfound exposure led to roles in other films, such as The Longest Yard, where Adam Sandler even tailored a character specifically for him. From 2005 to 2009, he gained wider recognition for his role as Julius Rock in the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris.
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Following this, Terry Crews starred in the sitcom Are We There Yet?, which ran from 2010 to 2013 and resumed for another season in 2018. Concurrently, he appeared in movies like Idiocracy and fronted a reality TV show called The Family Crews, centering around his family. Crews also hosted the game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. From 2013 to 2021, he portrayed Terry Jeffords in the acclaimed series Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
While primarily known for his comedic prowess, Crews has also featured in action-packed films such as the Expendables franchise and Deadpool 2. He has gained popularity through numerous Old Spice commercials and established himself as a proficient voice actor in animated series like American Dad! and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2. Beyond America's Got Talent, Crews has hosted its spinoffs and several other game and reality shows.
Personal Life
Terry Crews married Rebecca King in 1989, and together they have five children. In 2014, Crews published a book titled Manhood: How to Be a Better Man or Just Live With One, unveiling intimate details about his life, including a prolonged struggle with pornography addiction, for which he later sought rehabilitation.
In a significant turn of events, Crews publicly discussed his experience as a victim of sexual assault by a high-ranking Hollywood executive named Adam Levit. Crews took legal action against him and is a vocal advocate for speaking out against such abuses. A devout Christian, Crews continues to share his journey and beliefs with the world.
