Shemar Moore was born on April 20, 1970
in Oakland, California. His unique features came from a combination of Irish,
French, Canadian, African and American roots. This former model became the host
of the series Soul Train and has starred in The Young and the Restless and
Birds of Prey. Presently, he is part of the television series Criminal Minds as
Derek Morgan.
Derek Morgan
regards himself to be the right hand man of Gideon.
He specializes on crimes pertaining to obsession. Previously, he worked as an
undercover agent for 18 months. Occasionally, he takes delight in flirting with
Penelope
Garcia.
