Shemar Moore, 1970
Actors · April 20, 1970
Shemar Moore
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Shemar Moore is 56 years old, born April 20, 1970 in United States · Taurus.
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About
Shemar Moore built a three-decade TV career playing obsessive detectives and soap-opera royalty. Born April 20, 1970, in the US, he anchored Criminal Minds as Derek Morgan for over a decade and now leads S.W.A.T. as Sergeant Hondo Harrelson. Eight NAACP Image Awards and a 2000 Daytime Emmy cement his staying power. Taurus energy: steady, magnetic, reliable.
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Biography
Shemar Moore turned soap-opera work into mainstream superstardom. Born April 20, 1970, the American actor first broke through as Malcolm Winters on The Young and the Restless (1994–2005, recurring through 2026), a role that earned him the 2000 Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. He hosted Soul Train from 1999 to 2003, becoming the show's third permanent host. Criminal Minds (2005–2017) became his flagship: Derek Morgan, the profiler with a tragic backstory, ran for 12 seasons and landed him a 2016 People's Choice Award nomination. Since 2017, he's anchored S.W.A.T. as Sergeant Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson, a role that keeps him in the CBS primetime ecosystem. Film work includes the Sonic the Hedgehog sequels as G.U.N. Agent Randall Handel. As an actor, Moore balances dramatic TV work with occasional blockbuster appearances. He has won eight NAACP Image Awards. Taurus (April 20) traits—loyalty, work ethic, magnetic presence—track his long-term character commitments. Life Path 5 suggests restlessness and variety-seeking, which his genre-hopping (soap, crime procedural, video-game adaptation, action series) reflects.
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Trivia
- Played Malcolm Winters on The Young and the Restless across three separate windows (1994–2002, 2004–05, 2014, 2019, 2023, 2026), making the role a lifelong anchor.
- Won the 2000 Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for The Young and the Restless.
- Hosted Soul Train for four years (1999–2003), the third permanent host in the show's history.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Shemar Moore reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Shemar Moore?
- Shemar Moore is 56 years old (born April 20, 1970).
- When is Shemar Moore's birthday?
- Shemar Moore was born on April 20, 1970.
- What is Shemar Moore's zodiac sign?
- Shemar Moore is a Taurus, born April 20, 1970.
- What is Shemar Moore's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Shemar Moore was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Shemar Moore from?
- Shemar Moore is from United States.
- What does Shemar Moore do?
- Shemar Moore is a actor.
- Is Shemar Moore still alive?
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