Tyrese
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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.
neighborhood. His mother, Priscilla Murray Gibson (née Durham), raised him and his three older siblings as a single parent after Gibson's father, Tyrone Gibson, left. 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", led to bigger fame.
.He also guest starred on the sitcom Moesha. Then he guest-starred on an episode of The Parent 'Hood
sitcom in 1998. He was given the role originally intended for Tupac Shakur
in the 2001 film Baby Boy
, and he subsequently appeared in the 2003 film 2 Fast 2 Furious
(opposite Paul Walker
with whom he formed a close friendship), as well as Flight of the Phoenix
(2004), Four Brothers
(2005), Waist Deep
(2006) and Annapolis
(2006).
He appeared in the 2007 action film Transformers
. The film's director, Michael Bay
, had Gibson in mind for the role before he was cast, and thus Gibson did not have to audition for the part. Gibson may also star in a film version of the superhero Luke Cage
; as of 2006, the script was being re-formatted. Gibson also appeared in action thriller Death Race.
In 2009, he reprise his role as Air Force
Chief Master Sergeant Robert Epps in the movieTransformers: Revenge of the Fallen
, as well as, "Transformers: Dark of The Moon". Gibson appeared in Fast Five (2011), reprising his role as Roman Pierce in this film series. Gibson also portrayed Kyle Williams in the Sony Screen Gems production Legion.
Gibson has been attached to an R&B supergroup called TGT
with Ginuwine
and Tank
. He is quoted as saying "With all the support our fans have given us individually over the years for our distinct signature styles, collectively we felt our fans deserved to hear great music in a way that they could never have imagined. I've known these guys for years and they truly are like brothers, so it only felt right to come together as a trio to make history". The group was first featured on Tank's remix to the song "Please Don't Go".
He has also created a three-issue mini-series
called Mayhem!
, to be published by Image Comics
, one of which is available as an iTunes LP. He has also released a duet with Jewel
entitled "Make It Last". This was intended to be on Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
soundtrack but was instead used for the promotion of his Mayhem! comic.
Rapping
Rapping refers to "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics". The art form can be broken down into different components, as in the book How to Rap where it is separated into “content”, “flow” , and “delivery”...
, actor, author, former fashion model and MTV VJ. After releasing several albums, he transitioned into films, with lead roles in several Hollywood
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
Hollywood is a famous district in Los Angeles, California, United States situated west-northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Due to its fame and cultural identity as the historical center of movie studios and movie stars, the word Hollywood is often used as a metonym of American cinema...
releases.
Early life
Gibson was born in Los Angeles, California, growing up in the WattsWatts, Los Angeles, California
Watts is a mostly residential neighborhood in South Los Angeles, California.-History:The area now known as Watts is located on the Rancho La Tajauta Mexican land grant...
neighborhood. His mother, Priscilla Murray Gibson (née Durham), raised him and his three older siblings as a single parent after Gibson's father, Tyrone Gibson, left. Gibson's career began when he was discovered on a bus. An appearance in a 1994 Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke...
advertisement, singing the phrase "Always Coca-Cola", led to bigger fame.
Acting career
In 1996, Gibson appeared on an episode of Hangin' with Mr. CooperHangin' with Mr. Cooper
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper is an American television sitcom that originally aired on ABC from 1992 to 1997, starring Mark Curry and Holly Robinson. The show took place in Curry's hometown of Oakland, California. Hangin' with Mr. Cooper was produced by Jeff Franklin Productions, in association with...
.He also guest starred on the sitcom Moesha. Then he guest-starred on an episode of The Parent 'Hood
The Parent 'Hood
The Parent 'Hood is an American sitcom that aired on The WB airing from January 18, 1995 to July 25, 1999. The series starred Robert Townsend and Suzzanne Douglas....
sitcom in 1998. He was given the role originally intended for Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Amaru Shakur , known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. Shakur has sold over 75 million albums worldwide as of 2007, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world...
in the 2001 film Baby Boy
Baby Boy (film)
Baby Boy is a 2001 American urban drama film written, produced, and directed by John Singleton. It has been considered a sequel of sorts to Singleton's earlier, more famous work Boyz n the Hood released ten years earlier...
, and he subsequently appeared in the 2003 film 2 Fast 2 Furious
2 Fast 2 Furious
2 Fast 2 Furious is a 2003 street racing action film directed by John Singleton. It is the second film in The Fast and the Furious film series following The Fast and the Furious . It stars Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, Eva Mendes, Devon Aoki, and Chris Bridges; and was directed by John Singleton. The...
(opposite Paul Walker
Paul Walker
Paul William Walker IV is an American actor. He became well known in 1999 after his role in the hit film Varsity Blues. He is also known for starring in the surprise summer hit The Fast and the Furious. His other films include Joy Ride, Running Scared, Into the Blue and Eight Below...
with whom he formed a close friendship), as well as Flight of the Phoenix
Flight of the Phoenix (2004 film)
Flight of the Phoenix is a 2004 remake of a 1965 film, both based on the 1964 novel The Flight of the Phoenix, by Elleston Trevor, about a group of people who survive a plane crash in the Gobi Desert and must build a new plane out of the old one to escape. The film stars Dennis Quaid, Tyrese...
(2004), Four Brothers
Four Brothers (film)
Four Brothers is a 2005 action crime film directed by John Singleton. The movie stars Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese Gibson, Andre Benjamin and Garrett Hedlund. The film was shot in Detroit, Michigan and Hamilton, Ontario, Canada...
(2005), Waist Deep
Waist Deep
Waist Deep is a 2006 drama-action film directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall, starring Tyrese Gibson and Meagan Good. It is loosely based on the 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde, including some similar subplots including the two main characters on the road, trying to avoid police, and committing bank...
(2006) and Annapolis
Annapolis (film)
Annapolis is a 2006 drama film directed by Justin Lin and starring James Franco, Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster, Donnie Wahlberg, Roger Fan, and Chi McBride. The film revolves around Jake Huard, a young man who dreams of one day attending the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland...
(2006).
He appeared in the 2007 action film Transformers
Transformers
A transformer is a device that transfers electrical energy from one circuit to another by magnetic coupling.Transformer may also refer to:* ASUS Eee Pad Transformer, an Android 3.2 Honeycomb tablet computer manufacturer by Asus...
. The film's director, Michael Bay
Michael Bay
Michael Benjamin Bay is an American film director and producer. He is known for directing high-budget action films characterized by their fast edits, stylistic visuals and substantial practical special effects...
, had Gibson in mind for the role before he was cast, and thus Gibson did not have to audition for the part. Gibson may also star in a film version of the superhero Luke Cage
Luke Cage
Luke Cage is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Archie Goodwin and artist John Romita, Sr., he first appeared in Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1...
; as of 2006, the script was being re-formatted. Gibson also appeared in action thriller Death Race.
In 2009, he reprise his role as Air Force
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
Chief Master Sergeant Robert Epps in the movieTransformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is a 2009 American science fiction-action film directed by Michael Bay and produced by Steven Spielberg. It is the sequel to the 2007 film Transformers and the second installment in the live-action Transformers series...
, as well as, "Transformers: Dark of The Moon". Gibson appeared in Fast Five (2011), reprising his role as Roman Pierce in this film series. Gibson also portrayed Kyle Williams in the Sony Screen Gems production Legion.
Gibson has been attached to an R&B supergroup called TGT
TGT (group)
TGT is a supergroup formed in 2007 that consists of successful R&B singers Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank. The three had been friends for over a decade, and Tyrese was best man at Ginuwine's wedding, but this represents their first collaboration. Their first song is a remix of Tank's "Please Don't Go"...
with Ginuwine
Ginuwine
Elgin Baylor Lumpkin , better known by his stage name Ginuwine is an American singer-songwriter and actor. Signed to Epic Records since the mid-1990s, Ginuwine had released a number of multi-platinum and platinum-selling albums and singles, becoming one of R&B's top artists during the late 1990's...
and Tank
Tank (American singer)
Tank is an American R&B singer, songwriter and producer.-Career:Tank was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and moved with his family as a child to the Washington, D.C. suburb of Clinton, Maryland. He was a multi-sport athlete at Crossland High School and was offered the opportunity to play college...
. He is quoted as saying "With all the support our fans have given us individually over the years for our distinct signature styles, collectively we felt our fans deserved to hear great music in a way that they could never have imagined. I've known these guys for years and they truly are like brothers, so it only felt right to come together as a trio to make history". The group was first featured on Tank's remix to the song "Please Don't Go".
He has also created a three-issue mini-series
Limited series
A limited series is a comic book series with a set number of installments. A limited series differs from an ongoing series in that the number of issues is determined before production and it differs from a one shot in that it is composed of multiple issues....
called Mayhem!
Mayhem! (comics)
Tyrese Gibson's Mayhem! is an American comic book produced by XiT ComiX and Arch-Enemy Entertainment, and published by Image Comics as a three-issue mini-series debuting on August 5th, 2009...
, to be published by Image Comics
Image Comics
Image Comics is a United States comic book publisher. It was founded in 1992 by high-profile illustrators as a venue where creators could publish their material without giving up the copyrights to the characters they created, as creator-owned properties. It was immediately successful, and remains...
, one of which is available as an iTunes LP. He has also released a duet with Jewel
Jewel (singer)
Jewel Kilcher , professionally known as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, actress and poet...
entitled "Make It Last". This was intended to be on Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is a 2009 American science fiction-action film directed by Michael Bay and produced by Steven Spielberg. It is the sequel to the 2007 film Transformers and the second installment in the live-action Transformers series...
soundtrack but was instead used for the promotion of his Mayhem! comic.
Discography
Studio albums- TyreseTyrese (album)-Personnel:Credits for Tyrese adapted from Allmusic.*Paul D. Allen Drums*Karen Anderson Vocals *Ben Arrindell Engineer, Mixing*Terry Bradford Vocals *Stephanie Cooke Vocals *Kevin "KD" Davis Mixing*Tony Dawsey Mastering...
(1998) - 2000 Watts2000 Watts2000 Watts is the second album by singer Tyrese. The album features the singles: "I Like Them Girls", "What Am I Gonna Do" and "Just a Baby Boy", which was also featured on the soundtrack to the 2001 film, Baby Boy.-Track listing:...
(2001) - I Wanna Go ThereI Wanna Go ThereI Wanna Go There is the third studio album by singer Tyrese. "How You Gonna Act Like That" remains as his biggest hit, peaking at #7 on the US Billboard Hot 100.-Track listing:#"How You Gonna Act Like That"#"U Don't Give a Damn About Me"...
(2002) - Alter EgoAlter Ego (Tyrese album)Alter Ego is a double album by Tyrese. One CD features only R&B, while the other CD features only rap. The rapping is by Tyrese under his alter ego "Black-Ty".Guest features include: The Game, Method Man, Snoop Dogg, Lil Scrappy, Kurupt, Too Short, R...
(2006) - Open Invitation (2011)
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Baby Boy Baby Boy (film) Baby Boy is a 2001 American urban drama film written, produced, and directed by John Singleton. It has been considered a sequel of sorts to Singleton's earlier, more famous work Boyz n the Hood released ten years earlier... |
Joseph "Jody" Summers | |
| 2003 | 2 Fast 2 Furious 2 Fast 2 Furious 2 Fast 2 Furious is a 2003 street racing action film directed by John Singleton. It is the second film in The Fast and the Furious film series following The Fast and the Furious . It stars Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, Eva Mendes, Devon Aoki, and Chris Bridges; and was directed by John Singleton. The... |
Roman Pearce | |
| 2004 | Flight of the Phoenix Flight of the Phoenix (2004 film) Flight of the Phoenix is a 2004 remake of a 1965 film, both based on the 1964 novel The Flight of the Phoenix, by Elleston Trevor, about a group of people who survive a plane crash in the Gobi Desert and must build a new plane out of the old one to escape. The film stars Dennis Quaid, Tyrese... |
A.J. | |
| 2005 | Four Brothers Four Brothers (film) Four Brothers is a 2005 action crime film directed by John Singleton. The movie stars Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese Gibson, Andre Benjamin and Garrett Hedlund. The film was shot in Detroit, Michigan and Hamilton, Ontario, Canada... |
Angel Mercer | |
| 2006 | Annapolis Annapolis (film) Annapolis is a 2006 drama film directed by Justin Lin and starring James Franco, Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster, Donnie Wahlberg, Roger Fan, and Chi McBride. The film revolves around Jake Huard, a young man who dreams of one day attending the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland... |
Cole | |
| 2006 | Waist Deep Waist Deep Waist Deep is a 2006 drama-action film directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall, starring Tyrese Gibson and Meagan Good. It is loosely based on the 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde, including some similar subplots including the two main characters on the road, trying to avoid police, and committing bank... |
O2 | |
| 2007 | Transformers | USAF Tech Sergeant Robert Epps | |
| 2007 | Adell Baldwin | ||
| 2008 | Death Race Death Race (film) Death Race is a 2008 action film produced, written and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson and starring Jason Statham. Though referred to as a remake of the 1975 film Death Race 2000 in reviews and marketing materials, director Paul W.S. Anderson stated in an interview and the DVD commentary that he... |
Machine Gun Joe | |
| 2009 | Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is a 2009 American science fiction-action film directed by Michael Bay and produced by Steven Spielberg. It is the sequel to the 2007 film Transformers and the second installment in the live-action Transformers series... |
USAF Chief Master Sergeant Robert Epps | |
| 2010 | Legion | Kyle Williams | |
| 2011 | Fast Five Fast Five (film) Fast Five is a 2011 action film written by Chris Morgan and directed by Justin Lin. It is the fifth installment in the Fast and the Furious film series. It was released first in Australia on April 20, 2011, and then in the United States on April 29, 2011... |
Roman Pearce | |
| 2011 | Transformers: Dark of the Moon | USAF Chief Master Sergeant Robert Epps | |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Hangin' with Mr. Cooper Hangin' with Mr. Cooper Hangin' with Mr. Cooper is an American television sitcom that originally aired on ABC from 1992 to 1997, starring Mark Curry and Holly Robinson. The show took place in Curry's hometown of Oakland, California. Hangin' with Mr. Cooper was produced by Jeff Franklin Productions, in association with... |
Darrell | Television series |
| 1997 | Martin Martin (TV series) Martin is an American sitcom produced by HBO Independent Productions that aired for five seasons, from August 27, 1992 to May 1, 1997 on Fox... |
Dante | Television series |
| 1998 | Coop | Television series | |
| 1999 | MTV Beach House MTV Beach House MTV Beach House was a one hour music video block that aired in 1993. The show was targeted at black audiences, and was considered by some to be a rival to BET:Live. It was hosted by comedian Bill Bellamy.-External links:*... |
Television series | |
| 2000 | Love Song Love Song (2000 film) Love Song is a 2000 film produced for television by MTV and directed by Julie Dash. The film stars Monica, Christian Kane, and Essence Atkins.-Plot:... |
Mad Rage/Skip | Television film |
| 2000 | Moesha Moesha Moesha is an American sitcom series that aired on the UPN network from January 23, 1996 to May 14, 2001. The series stars R&B singer Brandy Norwood as Moesha Mitchell, a high school student living with her family in the Leimert Park neighborhood of South Central Los Angeles.-Overview:The show... |
Troy | Television series |
| 2010 | That one byth wedding | Television series | |
Awards/nominations
- American Music AwardsAmerican Music Awards-Conception:The AMAs were created by Dick Clark in 1973 to compete with the Grammys after the move of that year's show to Nashville, Tennessee led to CBS picking up the Grammy telecasts after its first two in 1971 and 1972 were broadcast on ABC...
- 2000, Favorite New R&B/Soul Artist: (Winner)
- Black Movie Awards
- 2006, Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: Waist DeepWaist DeepWaist Deep is a 2006 drama-action film directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall, starring Tyrese Gibson and Meagan Good. It is loosely based on the 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde, including some similar subplots including the two main characters on the road, trying to avoid police, and committing bank...
(Nominated)
- 2006, Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: Waist Deep
- Black Reel AwardsBlack Reel AwardsThe Black Reel Awards began in 2000 and were designed to annually recognize and celebrate the achievements of black people in feature, independent and television films...
- 2006, Best Ensemble: Four BrothersFour Brothers (film)Four Brothers is a 2005 action crime film directed by John Singleton. The movie stars Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese Gibson, Andre Benjamin and Garrett Hedlund. The film was shot in Detroit, Michigan and Hamilton, Ontario, Canada...
(Nominated) - 2002, Best Song: "Just a Baby Boy" from Baby BoyBaby Boy (film)Baby Boy is a 2001 American urban drama film written, produced, and directed by John Singleton. It has been considered a sequel of sorts to Singleton's earlier, more famous work Boyz n the Hood released ten years earlier...
w/ Mr. Tan & Snoop Dogg (Nominated) - 2002, Best Actor: Baby BoyBaby Boy (film)Baby Boy is a 2001 American urban drama film written, produced, and directed by John Singleton. It has been considered a sequel of sorts to Singleton's earlier, more famous work Boyz n the Hood released ten years earlier...
(Nominated)
- 2006, Best Ensemble: Four Brothers
- Grammy Awards
- 2004, Best R&B Male Vocal Performance: "How U Gonna Act Like That" (Nominated)
- 2000, Best R&B Male Vocal Performance: "Sweet Lady" (Nominated)
- Image Awards
- 2002, Outstanding Hip-Hop Artist: 2000 Watts (Nominated)
- 2002, Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: Baby BoyBaby Boy (film)Baby Boy is a 2001 American urban drama film written, produced, and directed by John Singleton. It has been considered a sequel of sorts to Singleton's earlier, more famous work Boyz n the Hood released ten years earlier...
(Nominated) - 2002, Outstanding Performance in a Variety Show: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (Nominated)
- Literary Awards
- 2011, Best Writer, African-American Literary Award, Category: Self-Help, "How To Get Out of Your Own Way" (Nominated)