If you've seen the movie Expendables 2, you're definitely familiar with Terry Crews as the aggressor who refuses to hand Arnold Schwarzenegger his pistol.
Crews is a retired NFL defensive end who spent seven years with clubs like the Los Angeles Rams, Green Bay Packers, San Diego Chargers, Washington Redskins, and Philadelphia Eagles. However, he didn't played any games for Packers and Eagles.
Crews gained notoriety in Hollywood after his sports career for his comic and acting performances.
Entertainment fans may recognize him as President Camacho from Idiocracy and as the father from the series, Everybody Hates Chris.
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In 1997, Crews started a career as an actor. He typically plays strong, ultra-masculine characters. He has appeared in several movies, including Bridesmaids, Gamer, Get Smart, Harsh Times, Puff Puff Pass, and Terminator: Salvation Training Day. '
Additionally, Crews has appeared in repeat episodes of the TV series "Everybody Hates Chris," "Are We There Yet?" and the HBO drama "The Newsroom." Additionally, he has made several hilarious Old Spice advertising appearances.
Having followed his participation in a similar role for America's Got Talent: The Champions spin-off series, Crews started hosting America's Got Talent in 2019.
Terry Crews’ NFL career
Terry Crews was selected in the 11th round of the 1991 NFL Draft (the draft was 12 rounds long in 1991) by the Los Angeles Rams.
Crews appeared for the Rams six times. He was a member of the franchise during the team's 1990s postseason drought, which lasted from 1990 to 1998.
The linebacker signed with the San Diego Chargers in 1993. He participated in 10 games, making a total of one tackle.
He made his final NFL appearance in 1994 with the Washington Redskins. The Washington Redskins had a 3-13 record that season and came in fifth place in their division.
Crews participated in 16 games for the Washington Redskins and recorded two tackles in total.
In 1997, Terry Crews made the choice to leave the NFL. He afterwards relocated to Los Angeles to try his hand at acting.
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