Darius Creston McCrary (born May 1, 1976) is an American film and television actor and singer, best known for his role as Eddie Winslow on the ABC/CBS television sitcom Family Matters and his portrayal of Scam in the 1987 comedy film Big Shots.
Career[]
Darius McCrary began his career as a child actor and made his film debut in the 1987 comedy Big Shots. He also appeared in guest spots in episodic television and had a role in the 1988 film Mississippi Burning, before landing the role of Eddie Winslow in Family Matters the following year. After Family Matters ended its run in 1998, McCrary co-starred in the short-lived UPN series Freedom. In 2000, he had a lead role as Tommy in Something to Sing About, a Christian drama produced by the Billy Graham Association. In 2001, he appeared in 15 Minutes opposite Robert De Niro and Kingdom Come, with Whoopi Goldberg that same year. In 2004, he played Bobby Blue opposite Kenan Thompson and Richard Belzer in Fat Albert. In 2007, he was the voice of Jazz in the movie Transformers. Also in 2007, he played his role of Mr. Michael Boyd in Chris Rock's I Think I Love My Wife. In 2009, he voiced Tarix in Bionicle: The Legend Reborn. McCrary has also had film roles in Next Day Air and Saw VI and in national stage play productions, including The Maintenance Man.
In December 2009, he joined the cast of the CBS daytime drama The Young and the Restless. McCrary portrayed Malcolm Winters, a role originated by Shemar Moore. Joined on the series by his former Family Matters co-star Bryton James, McCrary left The Young and the Restless in October 2011. McCrary's first CD was released in 2011 On January 6, 2010, McCrary appeared as himself in an episode of I Get That a Lot on CBS. He was pumping gas, and Paris Hilton was pretending to be a clerk at the gas station. She recognized him and asked for his autograph. He thought it was her and after she confessed who she was he said he thought she was doing community service. Darius also starred in the hit stage play In-Laws From Hell written, directed and produced by Andrionna L. Williams.
McCrary is the founder of FathersCare, a non-profit organization, committed to empowering fathers with resources, providing education and practical assistance, as well as legal networks to better improve their relationship with their children. FathersCare advocates the right of every child to have a meaningful relationship with their father, regardless of family structure status, as well as countering negative stereotypes of men and fathers. FathersCare is an organization under the McCrary Foundation umbrella, started by his father, aunts and uncles The McCrarys.
Filmography[]
Film[]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Big Shots | Scam |
| 1988 | Mississippi Burning | Aaron Williams |
| 1996 | Kidz in the Wood | Tootooe |
| 1997 | Don King: Only in America | Muhammad Ali |
| 1998 | Park Day | Andre Simmons |
| 1999 | The Breaks | Shaquan |
| 2000 | Something to Sing About | Tommy |
| 2001 | Kingdom Come | Royce Slocumb |
| 15 Minutes | Detective Tommy Cullen | |
| 2002 | Vampires: Los Muertos | Ray Collins |
| Hostage | FBI Commander | |
| 2004 | The Maintenance Man | Malcolm Tremell |
| Fat Albert | Bobby Blue | |
| 2006 | Da Jammies | Dean Cransbury |
| 2007 | Transformers | Jazz |
| I Think I Love My Wife | Mr. Michael Boyd | |
| 2008 | A Good Man Is Hard to Find | Bruce |
| Hood Hostages | On His Death Bed | |
| The Life and Times of Marcus Felony Brown | Marcus 'Felony' Brown | |
| 2009 | Mimi's Place | Officer Friendly |
| Next Day Air | Buddy | |
| Steppin: The Movie | Sinis | |
| Saw VI | Dave | |
| Busted | Tyrone | |
| 2010 | Church | Daniel |
| 2011 | 35 and Ticking | Nick West |
| The Perfect Gift | Darren Smith | |
| He's Mine Not Yours | William | |
| Houndz from Hell | Extract | |
| 2013 | 24 Hour Love | Vernon |
| Will a Man Rob God? | Corey | |
| 2014 | Reach Me | Captain Hawkings |
| 2015 | The Summoning | Drew |
| 2016 | Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story | Gerald Levert |
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Amen | Darius Hughes |
| Hooperman | ||
| 1988 | What's Happening Now! | Brian |
| 1989-1998 | Family Matters | Eddie Winslow |
| 1990 | ABC TGIF | Ed |
| 1996 | Moesha | Dante Woodson |
| 2000-2001 | Freedom | James Barrett |
| 2000 | City of Angels | |
| 2003 | Kingpin | Truck Thomas |
| Girlfriends | Antoine Childs | |
| 2004 | Dr. Vegas | Stan |
| 2005 | Committed | Bowie James |
| 2006 | Eve | Jamal |
| 2009-2011 | The Young and the Restless | Malcolm Winters |
| 2009 | Star-ving | |
| Cold Case | Eric 'Showtime' Hynes | |
| 2012-2013 | Anger Management | Donovan |
| 2012 | Rizzoli & Isles | TK |
| 2013 | The Soul Man | Patrice |
| 2014 | The King Assassin Show | Eddie Winslow |
| 2015-2016 | Da Jammies | Principle Cransberry |
| 2015 | The Leftovers | Isaac Rayney |
| Minority Report | Aman Shale | |
| 2016 | Pitch | Kevin |
| 2016-2017 | Star | Otis Leecan |
| 2017 | The Catch | Raymond Taggart |
| Snowfall | Andre | |
| 2018 | Craig Ross Jr.'s MONOGAMY | Connor |
Gallery[]
