Darius McCrary, an American actor and singer, rose to fame with his role as Eddie Winslow in the television sitcom “Family Matters”. In this article, we will explore his net worth, career, personal life and more.
Early Life
Darius McCrary was born on May 1, 1976 in Walnut, California. He was encouraged by his father Howard McCrary, a composer, singer, and music director, to pursue his career in entertainment. Not much is known about his mother, but he has a younger brother named Donovan.
Career
McCrary started his career at the age of 11, making his film debut in the 1987 film “Big Shots”. He went on to appear in various episodes of television shows like “Amen” and “Hooperman” and appeared in the 1988 film “Mississippi Burning”. In 1989, he landed the major role of Eddie Winslow in the television show “Family Matters”.
After “Family Matters” ended in 1998, McCrary continued to book television and film roles. He booked the lead role in “Something to Sing About,” a Christian drama produced by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. He also appeared in the films “Kingdom Come” and “15 Minutes” during this time period.
In the mid-2000s, McCrary booked a role in the main cast of the show “Committed”. He also reunited with his “Family Matters” co-star, Kellie Shanygne Williams, on UPN’s show “Eve” for two episodes. He booked voice roles in “Transformers” and “Bionicle: The Legend Reborn”. He also appeared in a number of theater productions, including “The Maintenance Man”.
In 2009, he joined “The Young and the Restless” for two seasons as character Malcolm Winters. By the time he left in 2011, he was ready to release his first album as he had grown interested in exploring music. He also appeared as part of the recurring cast in “Anger Management” in 2012,” “The Leftovers” in 2015, and “Star” in 2016. In 2018, he joined the cast of the show “Monogamy” and then appeared in the film “True to the Game 2” in 2020. He reprised his role the following year in “True to the Game 3”.
Darius McCrary Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Darius McCrary has a net worth of $100 thousand.
Personal Life
McCrary has been married three times. In 2005, he married Juliette Vann but the couple divorced in 2006. In 2009, he married longtime friend Karrine Steffans, an author, but they divorced in 2011. In 2014, he married Tammy Brawner and they share a daughter named Zoey. They divorced in 2017.
McCrary is the founder of the FathersCare organization, a non-profit that is committed to empowering fathers with education and assistance in order to improve their relationships with their children. The organization exists under the McCrary Foundation umbrella, a foundation he founded in honor of his father.
In conclusion, Darius McCrary has had a successful career as an actor and singer. He has appeared in various television shows and films, including his breakout role in “Family Matters”. Despite his success, his net worth is modest compared to other celebrities in the industry.
