Shemar Moore was born in Oakland, California, on April 20th, 1970, to Marilyn Wilson, a business consultant and teacher, and Sherrod Moore.
After his parents separated, Shemar’s mom — who has Irish and French Canadian roots — moved abroad with him while he was still a baby.
He spent much of his early childhood in places like Denmark and Bahrain, giving him a unique global perspective at a young age.
Eventually, during his teenage years, Shemar returned to the U.S. and settled in California.
He attended Gunn High School in Palo Alto before earning an athletic scholarship to Santa Clara University.
There, he played varsity baseball all four years — excelling as both a pitcher and an outfielder.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a minor in Theater Arts.
💼 From Modeling to Stardom
Shemar first began his career as a model while still in college, thanks to his striking looks and athletic build.
He was signed by the City Modeling Agency.
But it wasn’t long before Hollywood came calling.
His big break came in 1994 when he landed the role of Malcolm Winters on The Young and the Restless.
He played that role for over a decade, off and on, until 2019.
In 2000, he even won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor.
🎬 A Career Beyond Soap Operas
After Y&R, Moore went on to appear in:
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The Brothers
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Birds of Prey
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Motives
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The Seat Filler
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Criminal Minds
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Sonic the Hedgehog, and more
But his most iconic role to date is Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson on the hit primetime series S.W.A.T.
The show was a smash success and ran for eight thrilling seasons, wrapping up in May 2025.
But the Hondo era isn’t over — Shemar is returning in a brand-new spin-off titled S.W.A.T. Exiles, where he’s also executive producer.
💰 Net Worth & Real Estate
Over the last three decades, Shemar Moore has built a $16 million fortune.
He owns a 9,000 sq. ft. mansion in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, purchased for $5.8 million in 2020.
He calls it Casa del Shemar — a 7-bedroom, 7-bath estate.
The home features:
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Floor-to-ceiling windows
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An office with awards and family memorabilia
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A photo of late Y&R co-star Kristoff St. John
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A tribute to his high school baseball coach, Melvin Harrison
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A bar with fine wines
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A playground for his daughter Frankie
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Outdoor pool, sauna, and cornhole court
🚗 Car & Scooter Collection
His garage is stocked with luxury vehicles, including:
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A burgundy 1974 Bronco (~$100,000)
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A matte black two-door Rolls-Royce (~$500,000)
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A bright red F8 Ferrari (~$300,000)
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A yellow Mercedes GT-R
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A Range Rover, aka the “Daddy Mobile”
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A 1966 Chevelle customized with his initials SFM and daughter Frankie’s name hidden in the glove compartment
And yes, he even owns six-speed fat-tire electric scooters valued at $3,000 each.
💔 Love Life & Fatherhood
As of June 2025, Shemar is currently single.
His past relationships include:
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Shauna Gordon (Pro Soccer Player, dated around 2013)
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Anabelle Acosta (Actress, dated in 2018)
In 2020, he began dating model and actress Jesiree Dizon.
They welcomed their daughter, Frankie, in January 2023.
Although Shemar and Jesiree split in January 2025, they remain devoted co-parents.
Frankie is clearly the light of Shemar’s life.
🏆 A Lasting Legacy
From Malcolm Winters to Detective Hondo, Shemar Moore has built a phenomenal career and a rich, fulfilling life.
