Terrence Terrell
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ROOM 104 for HBO
BATWOMAN for The CW
THE FIRST WIVES CLUB
BET+
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Terrence Terrell is an Emmy Award-winning actor, musician, philanthropist and self-published children’s book author who is building an empire through talent, hard work, passion and a commitment to making the world a better place each and every day. Terrence can currently be seen as a series regular on the new Chuck Lorre comedy for CBS, B POSITIVE, opposite Thomas Middleditch (SILICON VALLEY) and Annaleigh Ashford (MASTERS OF SEX). Terrence plays a high-energy, former NFL player (named Eli Russell) who is coping with his fading fame while in dialysis alongside Middleditch. The show premiered on November 5 alongside CBS fan-favorites, YOUNG SHELDON and MOM, and reviews praised the “scene-stealing” ensemble cast of B POSITIVE (THR, Fienberg) reminiscent of Chuck Lorre’s other successful multi-cam hits, and the series was picked up for a full-season order. https://www.cbs.com/shows/b-positive/ Previously, Terrence has appeared on BOSCH for Amazon, ROOM 104 for HBO, BATWOMAN for The CW, and THE FIRST WIVES CLUB for BET+, as well as Issa Rae’s GIANTS, for which he won his Daytime Emmy for "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Digital Drama Series" in 2019. He’s also widely known for his recurring character of “Motaur” on the 2019 & 2020 Progressive commercials. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THvM7Y-Iosk Up next, he can be seen in Jamie Foxx’s feature directorial debut, ALL-STAR WEEKEND. Terrence will also be writing and directing on an animated short, SKIN DEEP, which will tackle mental health, colorism and what it means for a little Black boy living in this world today through the vehicle of animation. Terrence is partnering with Emmy-winning producer, Anthony Hemingway (THE PEOPLE V. OJ SIMPSON) and Six Point Harness (HAIR LOVE, GUAVA ISLAND), to bring the animated short to life. https://deadline.com/2020/07/terrence-terrell-anthony-hemingway-six-point-harness-skin-deep-animated-short-colorism-mental-health-black-community-1202992595/ This story is based off his own dealings with mental health and colorism and is in conjunction with his self-published children’s book series that include titles of BLACKY, THE SHES, THE CROWN KIDS and his latest book, MY LITTLE BLACK BOOK. The books promote Black beauty, inclusion and self-love, which are Terrence’s driving forces. https://www.icrownedme.com/ Additionally, in 2019, Terrence began releasing his own music. He currently can be heard across all major streaming platforms and has more music on the way in 2021. In 2022, Terrence was in two episodes of “THE BEST MAN: THE FINALE CHAPTER.” Terrence is also passionate about mentorship as he serves as the Head Mentor for Tina Knowles Lawson and Richard Lawson’s WACO Theater and “Angels and Warriors” non-profit organization in LA, which were founded to empower young, underprivileged millennial students to experience and accomplish their dreams in arts and entertainment. Terrence is originally from Cleveland, MS, is an HBCU alum (Mississippi Valley State University), and currently resides in Los Angeles, CA.
Mississippi Valley State University
Terrence Terrell is an Emmy Award-winning actor, musician, philanthropist and self-published children’s book author who is building an empire through talent, hard work, passion and a commitment to making the world a better place each and every day. Terrence can currently be seen as a series regular on the new Chuck Lorre comedy for CBS, B POSITIVE, opposite Thomas Middleditch (SILICON VALLEY) and Annaleigh Ashford (MASTERS OF SEX). Terrence plays a high-energy, former NFL player (named Eli Russell) who is coping with his fading fame while in dialysis alongside Middleditch. The show premiered on November 5 alongside CBS fan-favorites, YOUNG SHELDON and MOM, and reviews praised the “scene-stealing” ensemble cast of B POSITIVE (THR, Fienberg) reminiscent of Chuck Lorre’s other successful multi-cam hits, and the series was picked up for a full-season order. https://www.cbs.com/shows/b-positive/ Previously, Terrence has appeared on BOSCH for Amazon, ROOM 104 for HBO, BATWOMAN for The CW, and THE FIRST WIVES CLUB for BET+, as well as Issa Rae’s GIANTS, for which he won his Daytime Emmy for "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Digital Drama Series" in 2019. He’s also widely known for his recurring character of “Motaur” on the 2019 & 2020 Progressive commercials. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THvM7Y-Iosk Up next, he can be seen in Jamie Foxx’s feature directorial debut, ALL-STAR WEEKEND. Terrence will also be writing and directing on an animated short, SKIN DEEP, which will tackle mental health, colorism and what it means for a little Black boy living in this world today through the vehicle of animation. Terrence is partnering with Emmy-winning producer, Anthony Hemingway (THE PEOPLE V. OJ SIMPSON) and Six Point Harness (HAIR LOVE, GUAVA ISLAND), to bring the animated short to life. https://deadline.com/2020/07/terrence-terrell-anthony-hemingway-six-point-harness-skin-deep-animated-short-colorism-mental-health-black-community-1202992595/ This story is based off his own dealings with mental health and colorism and is in conjunction with his self-published children’s book series that include titles of BLACKY, THE SHES, THE CROWN KIDS and his latest book, MY LITTLE BLACK BOOK. The books promote Black beauty, inclusion and self-love, which are Terrence’s driving forces. https://www.icrownedme.com/ Additionally, in 2019, Terrence began releasing his own music. He currently can be heard across all major streaming platforms and has more music on the way in 2021. In 2022, Terrence was in two episodes of “THE BEST MAN: THE FINALE CHAPTER.” Terrence is also passionate about mentorship as he serves as the Head Mentor for Tina Knowles Lawson and Richard Lawson’s WACO Theater and “Angels and Warriors” non-profit organization in LA, which were founded to empower young, underprivileged millennial students to experience and accomplish their dreams in arts and entertainment. Terrence is originally from Cleveland, MS, is an HBCU alum (Mississippi Valley State University), and currently resides in Los Angeles, CA.
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