The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) will present the Television Chairman's Award to actor Terry Crews. The "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" star will receive the award during the We Are Broadcasters Celebration on Tuesday, April 21 at the 2020 NAB Show in Las Vegas. The NAB TV Chairman's Award recognizes individuals for significant achievement in one or more specific art disciplines in television.
Crews stars as Lt. Terry Jeffords in NBC's Golden Globe Award-winning comedy "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and is host of NBC's "America's Got Talent" and "America's Got Talent: The Champions." Crews is an actor, comedian, activist and artist. He is well known for his humorous pitchman persona in numerous national commercials, his memorable action-movie hero role in "The Expendables" franchise and for his breakthrough television performances in sitcoms such as "Everybody Hates Chris," and host of various competition shows, including "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire." "Terry Crews' unique ability to entertain audiences transcends traditional television crossing a variety of genres and mediums," said NAB Television Board Chair Emily Barr. "He is a steadfast advocate for human rights, and we are humbled to present him with this well-deserved honor." Crews' film credits include "Sorry to Bother You," "Deadpool 2," "White Chicks," "Idiocracy," and several popular Adam Sandler films, including "Blended" and "The Longest Yard." His upcoming roles include appearances in the highly anticipated animated features "The Willoughby's" and "Rumble."Videos