Shemar Moore (born Shemar Franklin Moore) is an American actor and television presenter. He is best known for portraying Malcolm Winters in The Young and the Restless, Derek Morgan in Criminal Minds, and Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson in S.W.A.T..
Essential Data
- Full Name: Shemar Franklin Moore
- Stage Name: Shemar Moore
- Born: April 20, 1970
- Age: 56 years old
- Birthplace: Oakland, California, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: African-American and Irish
- Occupation: Actor, Television Presenter
- Height: 1.85 m (185 cm)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Sherrod Moore and Marilyn Joan Wilson-Moore
- Siblings: Shenon Moore, Romeo Moore, Sheburra Moore, Kosheno Moore
- Spouse: Jesiree Dizon
- Children: Frankie Moore
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $22 million USD
Early Life and Education
Shemar Moore was born on April 20, 1970, in Oakland, California, United States. He was raised by his parents, Sherrod Moore and Marilyn Joan Wilson-Moore, an educator with a degree in mathematics.
He has four siblings: Shenon Moore, Romeo Moore, Sheburra Moore, and Kosheno Moore. Moore spent part of his childhood living in Denmark and Bahrain before returning to the United States with his mother.
Shemar attended Gunn High School in Palo Alto, California, before graduating from Santa Clara University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and a minor in Theatre Arts.
Career
Shemar Moore began his professional career as a fashion model before transitioning into acting in the early 1990s.
His breakthrough came in 1994 when he was cast as Malcolm Winters in The Young and the Restless, a role that earned him widespread recognition and several awards. From 1999 to 2003, he hosted the long-running music television program Soul Train.
In 2005, Moore joined the cast of Criminal Minds as Derek Morgan, becoming one of the series’ most popular characters during his 11-season run.
He took on the lead role of Sergeant Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson in the CBS action drama S.W.A.T., further cementing his status as a leading television actor.
Throughout his career, he has also appeared in films, voiced Victor Stone/Cyborg in DC animated productions, and served as an executive producer on several projects.
Awards and Nominations
- Daytime Emmy Awards (2000) – Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (The Young and the Restless) – Winner.
- NAACP Image Awards – Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series (The Young and the Restless) – Eight wins.
- People’s Choice Awards (2016) – Favourite Crime Drama TV Actor (Criminal Minds) – Winner.
- Image Awards – Multiple nominations for Criminal Minds and S.W.A.T.
Social Media
- Instagram: @shemarfmoore
- Facebook: Shemar Moore
- X (formerly Twitter): @shemarmoore
- TikTok: @shemarfmoore
Personal life
Shemar Moore, 56, has never been married. He was previously in a relationship with model Jesiree Dizon, and in January 2023, the couple welcomed their daughter, Frankie Moore. Although they later separated, Moore has remained actively involved in co-parenting his daughter.
Outside acting, he is passionate about fitness, motorsports, and philanthropy, supporting organizations focused on multiple sclerosis awareness in honour of his late mother. Shemar stands 1.85 m (185 cm) tall.
Net worth
Shemar Moore’s estimated net worth is $22 million USD. His income is generated primarily from television acting, film appearances, voice acting, executive producing, hosting, endorsements, and brand partnerships. Long-running roles in The Young and the Restless, Criminal Minds, and S.W.A.T. have been the primary contributors to his financial success.
Filmography
- The Young and the Restless
- Soul Train
- Birds of Prey
- Diary of a Mad Black Woman
- Criminal Minds
- Justice League: War
- Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
- The Bounce Back
- S.W.A.T.
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3