He’s perhaps best known for his standout performance as Terry Tate: Office Linebacker in those unforgettable Super Bowl commercials for Reebok—yeah, the ones where he tackled office slackers with full football intensity. That role really put him on the map, but he’s also made a name for himself through his recurring role as Calvin Scott on ABC’s My Wife and Kids, bringing both humor and charm to the screen. Over the years, he’s built an impressive film resume, appearing in action-packed flicks like Transformers: Dark of the Moon and Ring of Death, as well as the wild comedy Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay.
Before all the spotlight and red carpets, though, life looked a lot different for him. Back then, he was focused on the field, playing Division I football at Morgan State University. He even gave professional football and wrestling a shot—talk about versatility. Born to Richard Speight and Gussie Watson, he was raised in Baltimore and Millersville, Maryland, where his journey began long before cameras started rolling. Yeah, his path wasn’t straightforward, but it definitely made his story all the more compelling.
His voiceover performance in the Gears of War Xbox game was so impressive that it led to him winning a G-Phoria Award in 2007.