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Shemar Moore Biography

Birth Name:Shemar Franklin Moore

Birth Place:Oakland, California, United States

Profession Actor, Producer

Fast Facts

Was nominated for the 2005 Black Reel Award for best actor in an independent film
Raises funds for multiple sclerosis research and other charities after his mother was diagnosed with the condition
Attended Santa Clara University on a partial athletic scholarship with a communications major and a minor in theater arts
Signed with the City Modeling Agency while in college, leading to print and commercial work before landing the role as Malcolm Winters on "The Young and the Restless" daytime soap opera in 1995
Quote: "The best way to describe my life and my career is in two words: 'Who Knew?' I didn't, and I don't․ I now know what Im' going to do for the rest of my life as a professional, and that is, I love to tell stories and I love to act․"
Quote: "(On his sex appeal) "You'll never hear me say that I'm a star․ You'll never hear me say that I'm sexy․""
Along with his work in fashion and muscular build, he is often recognized from his roles on "The Young and the Restless" daytime soap opera and "Criminal Minds" crime-drama
Played baseball for Santa Clara University before a shoulder injury ended a potential career

Awards

1996Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1996Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series: nominated
1997Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1997Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series: nominated
1998Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series: winner
1998Soap Opera Digest Award-Hottest Male Star: nominated
1999Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series: winner
1999Soap Opera Digest Award-Hottest Male Star: nominated
2000Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2000Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series: winner
2001Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series: winner
2002Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series: winner
2005BET Comedy Award-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Theatrical Film: nominated
2005Black Reel-Best Actor, Independent Film: nominated
2005Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series: winner
2006Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
2006Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series: winner
2014Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2015Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2018National Film and Television Award-Best Actor in a TV Series: nominated
2020Vision Award-Best Performance - Drama: nominated
2021CCA Super Award-Best Actor in an Action Series: nominated
2021Vision Award-Best Performance - Drama: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series: nominated