
Shemar Franklin Moore is a well-known actor from the United States. He was born on April 20, 1970, in Oakland, California. His parents are Marilyn Wilson and Sherrod Moore. Shemar's father was African-American, and his mother had Irish and French-Canadian roots.
Shemar got a sports scholarship to Santa Clara University, where he played varsity baseball for four years. He was both a pitcher and an outfielder. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and studied Theater Arts as a minor.
Here is the list of Shemar Moore’s movies and TV shows:
Shemar Moore Movies

Movie Year | Movie Title | Shemar Moore’s Role |
1997 | Hav Plenty | Chris |
1998 | Butter | Freddy Roland |
2001 | The Brothers | Terry White |
2004 | Motives | Emery Simms |
2004 | Greener | Ricky Johnson |
2005 | The Seat Filler | Trent |
2005 | Diary of a Mad Black Woman | Orlando |
2007 | Motives 2 | Emery Simms |
2013 | Kill Me, Deadly | Bill the Piano Player |
2014 | Justice League: War | Victor Stone/ Cyborg (Voice role) |
2015 | Justice League: Thrones of Atlantis | Victor Stone/ Cyborg (Voice role) |
2016 | The Bounce Back | Matthew Taylor |
2016 | Justice League vs. Teen Titans | Victor Stone/ Cyborg (Voice role) |
2018 | The Death of Superman | Victor Stone/ Cyborg (Voice role) |
2019 | Reign of the Superman | Victor Stone/ Cyborg (Voice role) |
2020 | Justice League Dark: Apokolips War | Victor Stone/ Cyborg (Voice role) |
2022 | Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | Rendall Handel |
Shemar Moore TV Shows

TV Show Year | TV Show Title | Shemar Moore’s Role |
1994–2005, 2014, 2019, 2023 | The Young and the Restless | Malcolm Winters |
1995 | Living Single | Jon Marc |
1996 | The Jamie Foxx Show | Elister |
1997 | The Nanny | Malcolm Winters |
1997 | Arliss | Sammy Stilton |
1998 | Chicago Hope | Bobby Barrett |
1998 | Mama Flora's Family | Lincoln Fleming |
1999 | Moesha | Earl Thomas |
1999 | For Your Love | Dakota Collins |
1999 | Malcolm & Eddie | Ty |
1999–2003 | Soul Train | Himself |
2000 | How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale | Jason Hunt |
2002–03 | Birds of Prey | Jesse Reese |
2003 | Chasing Alice | Adam |
2004 | Nikki and Nora | Corby |
2004 | Reversible Errors | Collins Farwell |
2004 | Half & Half | Amani Love |
2005–17 | Criminal Minds | Darek Morgan |
2017–present | S.W.A.T. | Sergeant Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson |
2020 | American Soul | N/A |
What are some of Shemar Moore’s notable performances?
Shemar Moore is known for his important roles in TV shows and movies. He played Malcolm Winters in "The Young and the Restless," Derek Morgan in "Criminal Minds," and the main character Hondo in "S.W.A.T.," all on CBS.
Moore also had another significant role as the third long-term host of "Soul Train" from 1999 to 2003. In addition to his TV work, he acted in movies like "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" and "The Brothers." In several Justice League cartoons, he also lent his voice to the character Victor Stone, also known as Cyborg.
Here are some of Shemar Moore’s notable performances:
S.W.A.T.
Shemar Moore played the role of Sergeant II Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson in S.W.A.T. "S.W.A.T." is a crime drama TV show from the United States. It's based on a TV series from 1975 with the same name, created by Robert Hamner.
Aaron Rahsaan Thomas and Shawn Ryan produced the new series, and it first aired on CBS on November 2, 2017. Original Film, CBS Studios, and Sony Pictures Television make the show.
Criminal Minds
Shemar Moore portrayed the character of Derek Morgan in Criminal Minds. "Criminal Minds" is a crime drama TV series aired on CBS. It started on September 22, 2005, and concluded on February 19, 2020, after running for fifteen seasons and having 324 episodes.
Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Shemar Moore played Orlando in Diary of a Mad Black Woman, a romantic comedy movie that was written by Tyler Perry and directed by Darren Grant. It was inspired by a play with the same name and the movie was released, in the United States, on February 25, 2005.
FAQs
A. Yes, Shemar Moore is still acting. Currently, he plays the role of Sergeant Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson in the CBS action series "S.W.A.T."
A. Frankie Moore is Shemar's baby girl. He shares his baby girl with his partner, Jesiree Dizon.
A. No, Shemar Moore does not leave S.W.A.T.