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泰倫斯·特雷爾
Terrence Terrell
Terrence Terrell is an award-winning American actor, author, and producer whose career is defined by his impressive physical presence and a commitment to storytelling that addresses mental health and self-love. Born on August 30, 1984, in Mississippi, Terrell overcame a childhood marked by bullying and colorism to become a standout talent in Hollywood. He earned his bachelor's degree from Mississippi Valley State University and a master's from Jackson State University before moving to Los Angeles with just $300 and a dream inspired by figures like Eddie Murphy. He first gained widespread recognition for his "scene-stealing" role as Eli Russell, a former NFL player undergoing dialysis, in the Chuck Lorre-produced CBS sitcom B Positive. His performance in the digital series Giants earned him a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 2019, a milestone he dedicated to his late mother. Beyond his comedic and dramatic roles on television—which include significant turns in Netflix's Obliterated as Trunk and the Peacock miniseries Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist—Terrell has established himself as a versatile film actor. In the 2025 survival thriller Not Without Hope, he portrays the real-life NFL defensive end Corey Smith, one of the four men stranded in the Gulf of Mexico after a tragic boating accident. His filmography also includes portraying LeBron James in Jamie Foxx's directorial debut All-Star Weekend and roles in projects like Unexpected Christmas. Known to many as the face of the "Motaur" in popular Progressive Insurance advertisements, Terrell uses his high profile to fuel his philanthropic efforts through his non-profit, "I Crowned Me," and his series of self-published children’s books, such as Blacky and The Crowned Kids, which aim to empower youth of color.
