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"Tyrese" redirects here. For his self-titled album, see Tyrese (album).
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This article is about the singer/actor. For the basketball player with the same first name, see Tyrese Rice.
Tyrese Gibson
Gibson at the 2009 San Diego Comic Con for Image Comics
Gibson at the 2009 San Diego Comic Con for Image Comics
Background information
Birth nameTyrese Darnell Gibson
Also known asBlack-Ty
GenresContemporary R&B, hip hop
Occupation(s)Author, singer, actor, VJ, screenwriter, film producer, television producer,
Years active1996
LabelsRCA (1997–2001)
J (2002–2006)
Voltron (2011–Present)
Websitewww.myspace.com/tyrese

Tyrese Darnell Gibson (born December 30, 1978) also known simply as Tyrese, is an American R&B singer, rapper, actor, author, former fashion model and MTV VJ. After releasing several albums, he transitioned into films, with lead roles in several Hollywood releases.

Early life

Gibson was born in Los Angeles, California, growing up in the Watts neighborhood. His mother, Priscilla Murray Gibson (née Durham), raised him & his 3 older siblings as a single parent after Gibson's father, Lurk Gibson left.[1][2] Gibson's career began when he was discovered on a bus. An appearance in a 1994 Coca-Cola advertisement, singing the phrase "Always Coca-Cola",[3] led to bigger fame.

Acting

Discography

Main article: Tyrese discography

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2001 Baby Boy Joseph Summers
2003 2 Fast 2 Furious Roman Pearce
2004 Flight of the Phoenix A.J.
2005 Four Brothers Angel Mercer
2006 Annapolis Matt Cole
2006 Waist Deep O2
2007 Transformers USAF Tech Sergeant Robert Epps
2007 The Take Adell Baldwin
2008 Death Race Machine Gun Joe
2009 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen USAF Chief Master Sergeant Robert Epps
2010 Legion Kyle Williams
2011 Fast Five Roman Pearce
2011 Transformers: Dark of the Moon USAF Chief Master Sergeant Robert Epps
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1996 Hangin' with Mr. Cooper Darrell Television series
1997 Martin Dante Television series
1998 The Parent 'Hood Coop Television series
1999 MTV Beach House Television series
1999 Blue's Clues Tyrese Television series
2000 Love Song Mad Rage/Skip Television film
2000 Moesha Troy Television series
2010 La La's Full Court Wedding Himself Television series
2011 The Soup Himself Television series

Awards/nominations

  • Black Movie Awards
    • 2006, Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: Waist Deep (Nominated) [4]
  • Grammy Awards
    • 2004, Best R&B Male Vocal Performance: "How U Gonna Act Like That" (Nominated) (released December 17, 2002)
    • 2000, Best R&B Male Vocal Performance: "Sweet Lady" (Nominated)
  • Literary Awards
    • 2011, Best Writer, African-American Literary Award, Category: Self-Help, "How To Get Out of Your Own Way" (Nominated)

References

  1. ^ "Scripps Howard News Service". Arron,james on getting my grown man on. Retrieved June 21, 2006.
  2. ^ Kennedy, Erica (July 2001). "Do Right Man". Vibe. 9 (7). Vibe Media Group: 86. ISSN1070-4701. {{cite journal}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  3. ^ "BallerStatus". Tyrese: Waist Deep. Retrieved June 19, 2006.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g "Tyrese Gibson - Awards". IMDb. Retrieved August 13, 2011.
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