Terrence J
Terrence J | |
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Born | Terrence Jenkins April 21, 1982 |
Alma mater | North Carolina A&T |
Occupation(s) | Actor, model, journalist |
Years active | 1996–present |
Terrence Jenkins (born April 21, 1982) is an American actor, television presenter, model and entertainment reporter best known as the host of BET's popular music video countdown show 106 & Park from 2006 until 2012.[1] He was the co-anchor of E! News from 2012 until 2015.[2]
Early life
Jenkins was born in
Career
Jenkins and
He appeared in two films:
Jenkins starred as Michael Hanover in the romantic comedy film
His first book, titled "The Wealth of My Mother's Wisdom" was released by HarperCollins on October 1, 2013.[12][13] The book was inspired by the lessons his mother taught him and her extraordinary journey of raising Jenkins while she was still a teenager.[14] "I know that many of the successful moments in my life, personally and professionally, have been in part because of the lessons that she taught me, and I am proud to share her words of wisdom to inspire others," he told E! News in 2013[15]
Since 2017, Jenkins has hosted
Personal life
He was involved in a hit-and-run incident in 2018,[17] and was pursued and shot at by robbers in 2021.[18][19]
In December 2023, he became engaged to girlfriend, Mikalah Sultan.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Rapture | - | Short |
The Heart Specialist | Jenks | ||
2010 | Stomp the Yard: Homecoming | Ty | |
Burlesque | Dave | ||
2012 | Think Like a Man | Michael | |
Sparkle | Red | ||
2013 | Baggage Claim | Fiance | |
Battle of the Year | Himself | ||
White T | Raekwon | ||
2014 | Think Like a Man Too | Michael | |
2015 | Entourage | Himself | |
2016 | The Perfect Match | Charlie | |
2019 | CIROC: What Men Want | Handsome Guy | Short |
Same Difference | Cameron | ||
2021 | Hip Hop Family Christmas | Blare Nixon | TV movie |
2022 | North of the 10 | Handsome Guy | |
Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding | Blare Nixon | TV movie | |
2023 | Fear | Russ |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1996 | Savannah | Gordon | Episode: "Playing with the Enemy" |
2003–06 | All of Us | Omar | Guest: Season 1, Recurring Cast: Season 3 |
2006–12 | 106 & Park | Himself/Host | Main Host |
2009–10 | Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami
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Himself | Recurring Cast: Season 1-2 |
2011 | The Game
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Dante Young | Recurring Cast: Season 4 |
2012 | Basketball Wives | Himself | Episode: "Episode #4.9" |
2013 | Food Network Star | Himself | Episode: "4th of July Live" |
Kris | Himself/Co-Host | Episode: "Episode #1.20" | |
Big Time Rush | TV Host | Episode: "Big Time Scandal" & "Big Time Invasion" | |
2013–15 | E! News | Himself/Host | Main Host |
Live from the Red Carpet | Himself/Host | Recurring Host | |
2014 | The Real Housewives of New Jersey | Himself | Episode: "Guilt Trip" & "Judgement Day" |
2015 | The 365Black Awards | Himself/Host | Main Host |
Truth Be Told | Derek | Episode: "The Wedding" | |
2016 | Annual Trumpet Awards | Himself/Co-Host | Main Co-Host |
WWF SmackDown
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Himself | Episode: "Episode #18.31" | |
Coupled
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Himself/Host | Main Host | |
An Obama Celebration | Himself/Host | Main Host | |
Hollywood Today Live | Himself/Guest Co-Host | Guest Co-Host: Season 2 | |
2016-17 | Miss USA 2016 | Himself/Co-Host | Main Co-Host |
2017 | SafeWord | Himself/Host | Main Host |
2017-19 | Are You the One? | Himself/Host | Main Host: Season 6-8 |
2018 | Hip Hop Squares | Himself/Panelist | Episode: "Lil Jon vs Lil Mama" |
Ridiculousness | Himself/Panelist | Episode: "Terrence J" | |
Hit the Floor | Pastor Curtis | Recurring Cast: Season 4 | |
Star | Ryan J | Episode: "All Falls Down" | |
2019 | Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club | Himself/VIP Guest | Episode: "Lindsay's Choice" |
Scream: Resurrection
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Coach Griffin | Recurring Cast: Season 3 | |
2019-20 | Power Confidential | Himself/Host | Main Host |
2021 | The Talk | Himself/Guest Co-Host | Guest Co-Host: Season 11 |
Celebrity Game Face | Himself | Episode: "Battle of the Bros" | |
2022 | The Wendy Williams Show | Himself/Guest Co-Host | Guest Co-Host: Season 14 |
Documentary
Year | Title |
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2017 | Chris Brown: Welcome to My Life |
References
- ^ The Times-Picayune, 2007-07-06, p. 12.
- ^ "Terrence J | TV Guide". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2019-12-07.
- ^ Greensboro News & Record, 2006-10-20, p. D1.
- ^ a b Coleman, Chrisena. "The Hottest 'Nerd' on TV: Star from Queens Seen by Millions Around the World", New York Daily News, 2008-04-15.
- ^ McMillon, Jenell (2012-11-08). "A&T alumnus tapped as host of 'E! News'". Greensboro News & Record.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Replaces Ryan Seacrest, who reduced role as part of new NBCU pact". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved September 4, 2012.
- ^ "Think Like a Man". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2019-12-07.
- ^ "Think Like a Man: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. 10 April 2012. Retrieved 2019-12-07.
- ^ "Weekend Report: 'Man' Defeats 'Boys,' Falls Short of Predecessor". Box Office Mojo. 2014-06-22. Retrieved 2016-04-05.
- ^ "The Perfect Match". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2019-12-07.
- ^ "Terrence J Turns Host For Miss USA 2016". TKOP. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ^ "Review: The Wealth of My Mother's Wisdom by Terrence J". What Is That Book About. Retrieved 2019-12-07.
- ^ "The Wealth of My Mother's Wisdom - Terrence J - Hardcover". HarperCollins Publishers: World-Leading Book Publisher. Retrieved 2019-12-07.
- ^ "Terrence J Signs New Book Deal". Vibe. 2013-03-06. Retrieved 2019-12-07.
- ^ "Terrence J Signs New Book Deal". Vibe. 2013-03-06. Retrieved 2019-12-07.
- ^ release, Official. "ESPN and NBA announce celebrity rosters and coaches for 2019 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game presented by Ruffles exclusively on ESPN". NBA.com. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
- ^ "Terrence J Is Being Investigated For Alleged Hit-And-Run Incident". Essence. Retrieved 2019-05-19.
- ^ "Robbers Chase and Shoot at Actor Terrence Jenkins in Sherman Oaks". MSN.
- ^ "Think Like a Man star Terrence J 'shot at after escaping attempted robbery'". 11 November 2021.
External links
- Terrence J at IMDb
- "Terrence J finds success as co-host of BET's 106th and Park". Black Press Magazine. Retrieved 2008-08-02.
- "BET happy with new co-hosts Rocsi and Terrence J". Black Press Magazine. Retrieved 2008-08-02.
- White T movie