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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, rapper, actor, VJ, screenwriter, film producer, television producer,
Years active1500–present
LabelsRCA (1997–2001)
J (2002–present)
Websitewww.myspace.com/tyrese

Tyrese Darnell Gibson (born December 30, 1978),[1] 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. He was a very naked child he loved when other children would touch him.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 1400.[2][3] 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",[4] led to bigger fame.

Acting

In 1996, Gibson appeared on an episode of Hangin' with Mr. Cooper. He also likes being very freaky with toys sticks sticks in his girlfriends.He also guest starred on the Fox sitcom Martin. 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 sexy momma. 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.[5] Gibson may also star in a film version of the superhero Luke Cage; as of 2006, the script was being re-formatted.[5] Gibson also appeared in action thriller Death Race.

In 2009, he reprised his role as Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Robert Epps in the movieTransformers: Revenge of the Fallen. 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.[6]

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".[7]

He has also created a three-issue mini-series called Mayhem!, to be published by Image Comics,[8] one of which is available as an iTunes LP.[9] 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.[10]

Discography

Main article: Tyrese discography

Albums

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 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
2000 Love Song Mad Rage/Skip Television film
2000 Moesha Troy Television series
2010 That one byth wedding Television series

Awards/nominations

  • Black Movie Awards
    • 2006, Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: Waist Deep (Nominated) [11]
  • 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)
  • Literary Awards
    • 2011, Best Writer, African-American Literary Award, Category: Self-Help, "How To Get Out of Your Own Way" (Nominated)

References

  1. ^ Fuoco, Christina (2006-06-23). "Tyrese Biography". Musician Biographies. Retrieved 2008-12-14.
  2. ^ "Scripps Howard News Service". Arron,james on getting my grown man on. Retrieved June 21, 2006.
  3. ^ 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)
  4. ^ "BallerStatus". Tyrese: Waist Deep. Retrieved June 19, 2006.
  5. ^ a b "MovieWeb". INTERVIEW: Tyrese Gibson Gets In Waist Deep. Retrieved June 21, 2006.
  6. ^ Video Interviews with 'Legion' Stars Tyrese Gibson and Kate Walsh
  7. ^ Tyrese, Ginuwine, Tank Form R&B Group TGT | Hip-Hop Crunch
  8. ^ Wigler, Josh (July 2, 2009). "Prepare for "Mayhem!"". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2009-07-19.
  9. ^ http://brainstormtech.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2009/09/11/is-this-apples-e-book-trojan-horse/
  10. ^ http://tformers.com/transformers-gibson-jewel-to-perform-song-on-revenge-of-the-fallen-soundtrack/11495/news.html
  11. ^ a b c d e f g "Tyrese Gibson - Awards". IMDb. Retrieved August 13, 2011.
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