Tyrese Gibson – Biography, Facts & Life Story
| Nickname | Tyrese |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 45 years old (in 2024) |
| Date of Birth | December 30, 1978 |
| Real Name | Tyrese Darnell Gibson |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Author, Rapper, Actor, Model, VJ and Screenwriter |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Watts, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Body Measurements | 42-32-14 inches |
| Bodytype | Slim |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches (1.8 m) |
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hobbies | Listening to Music |
Tyrese Gibson is a famous American actor who was born on December 30, 1978. He is the main character of Fast & Furious franchise as Roman Pearce. He is not just an actor but is a Singer too, whose debut music with his self-titled album Sweet Lady (1998) peaked at 12 number on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Later, his other albums like 2000 Watts (2001), I Wanna Go There (2002), How You Gonna Act Like That from the latter album, marked his highest-charting single, reaching 7th number on the Billboard Hot 100.
Gibson explored hip hop in his fourth album i.e., Alter Ego which ended up earning a Grammy Award nomination for Best R&B Album with Open Invitation (2011). Black Rose (2015) soared to the top of the U.S. Billboard 200 with over 4 million records sold in the United States.
Acting Career
Tyrese Gibson played the role in Baby Boy (2001) as Jody and who don’t know about the Roman Pearce from Fast & Furious franchise. Later, he couldn’t stop himself from acting like playing as Robert Epps in the Transformers series and appeared in movies like Four Brothers (2005), Ride Along 2 (2016), and Morbius (2022).
His career kickstarted with a Coca-Cola commercial audition.
Personal Life
Gibson was born and raised in Watts, Los Angeles by a single mother i.e., Priscilla Murray Gibson who raised him a gentleman and his three older siblings. He married to Norma Mitchell in 2007 but ended up his marriage in 2009 with whom he has a daughter i.e., Shayla Somer Gibson. Later, married to Samantha Lee on February 14, 2017, and had a daughter in 2018. Yet again, his second marriage fails in December 2020 when Gibson and Lee announced their divorce.
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Tyrese Gibson Education
Qualification: Graduated
School: Locke High School
College: Florida A&M University
Tyrese Gibson Career
Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Author, Rapper, Actor, Model, VJ and Screenwriter
Known For: Angel Mercer in Four Brothers, Roman Pearce in the Fast & Furious films
Debut:
Ride Along 2
Net Worth: USD $3 Million approx
Family & Relatives
Father: Tyrone Gibson
Mother: Priscilla Murray Gibson
Marital Status: Divorced
Ex Spouse: Samantha Lee Gibson (m. 2017), Norma Gibson (m. 2007–2009)
No. of Children: 1
Daughter: Shayla Somer Gibson
Facts You Never Knew About Tyrese Gibson
- Gibson purchased a $4 million home in Atlanta,Georgia before his marraige with Samantha Lee
FAQs
Who is Tyrese Gibson?
Tyrese Gibson is an American singer, songwriter, author, rapper, actor, model, vj and screenwriter, born on 30 December, 1978 in Watts, California, United States.
How old is Tyrese Gibson?
Tyrese Gibson is 45 years old as of April 2024.
How tall is Tyrese Gibson?
Tyrese Gibson is 5 feet 10 inches (1.8 m).
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