[5], On October 20, 2017, he released his debut single, "Tears Away". He recently appeared in Glory Road, portraying Harry Flournoy, a forward at Texas Western University, and in the 2007 film In the Valley of Elah. Date of birth "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. Brooks attended the L.C. Mehcad Brooks portrays Matthew Applewhite in Season 2 of Desperate Housewives. His older brother, Billy Brooks IV, was a regular on the now defunct Spill.com and currently guests on its successor Double Toasted. He is known for his roles as Matthew Applewhite in the second season of ABC's series Desperate Housewives (2005–2006), Jerome in The Game, his leading role as Terrance "TK" King in the USA series Necessary Roughness from 2011 until 2013 and James Olsen in the CBS and The CW series Supergirl. [2] He was among the cast on the USA Network series Necessary Roughness which debuted on June 29, 2011. From 2005 to 2006, Brooks played the role of Matthew Applewhite on the ABC TV drama Desperate Housewives. Anderson High School in Austin, Texas where he also grew up. [6], In 2019, he was announced to portray Jax Briggs for the Mortal Kombat reboot set for March 5, 2021[7], He appeared in the July 2010 issue of GQ, alongside Emanuela de Paula.[8]. He plays the "new boyfriend" in a recent State Farm Insurance television commercial alongside former The Game co-star Gabrielle Dennis. https://techteam-qa2.fandom.com/wiki/Mehcad_Brooks?oldid=15939. Mehcad Brooks After he graduated high school, he attended the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts. Mehcad Brooks portrays the role of Matthew Applewhite on Desperate Housewives. Brooks' early work includes being a Calvin Klein underwear model. ", Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mehcad_Brooks&oldid=966587019, Short description is different from Wikidata, BLP articles lacking sources from August 2010, Wikipedia articles with WorldCat identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Episode: "The Lost Soul of Herman Lester". Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, Best Supporting Actor on a Television Series, This page was last edited on 7 July 2020, at 23:37. Character He starred opposite Tia Mowry as her boyfriend, Jerome, on the TV series The Game in 2008. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Brooks played Benedict "Eggs" Talley in the second season of HBO's True Blood. In 2013, Brooks was featured in a public service announcement for the Center for Reproductive Rights. Brooks was born in Austin, Texas. From 2005 to 2006, Brooks played the role of Matthew Applewhite on the popular ABC TV drama Desperate Housewives. He has modeled since the age of fifteen. After he graduated high school, he attended the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts. Brooks mentioned on a September 2010 episode of The Wendy Williams Show that he turned down basketball scholarships and offers from Ivy League schools in favor of going to USC. Brooks was born and raised in Austin, Texas, where he attended L.C. [1] After graduating from high school in 1999, he attended the University of Southern California's School of Cinema-Television. He acted in the 2007 film In the Valley of Elah. Brooks was born in Austin, Texas. IMDb profile. [3] Brooks guest starred in the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit episode as Prince Miller, a basketball superstar who was molested as a child by his coach, and a guest role on JJ Abrams' show Alcatraz as a bomb disposal expert. He appeared in Glory Road, portraying Harry Flournoy, an athlete at Texas Western University when the five starting black players beat Kentucky for the national championship. Brooks was born in Austin, Texas. 1,2 Birthplace Season(s) IMDb The show featured Brooks as Terrence "TK" King, a football player for the New York Hawks whose anger issues cause his team to require him to see therapist. Brooks attended the L.C. Download App He recently appeared in Glory Road, portraying Harry Flournoy, a forward at Texas Western University, and in the 2007 film In the Valley of Elah. Biographical information From 2005 to 2006, Brooks played the role of Matthew Applewhite on the popular ABC TV drama Desperate Housewives. Brooks appeared in the ABC documentary-style dramedy television series My Generation, which premiered in Fall 2010. Brooks was in USA's new drama Necessary Roughness (2011), in which he portrayed Terrence "TK" King, the star wide receiver for the Hawks who is becoming notorious for his frequent fumbles -- not to mention his regular run-ins with the law. In 2013, Necessary Roughness was cancelled. Brooks attended the L.C. https://desperatehousewives.fandom.com/wiki/Mehcad_Brooks?oldid=89975. Mehcad Brooks portrays the role of Matthew Applewhite on Desperate Housewives. Mehcad Jason McKinley Brooks (born October 25, 1980) is an American actor and former fashion model. Felicity Huffman’s ‘Desperate Housewives’ costar Mehcad Brooks talked to Us Weekly exclusively about her daughter Sophia Macy’s budding acting career — read more Us Weekly … Mehcad Brooks continues to rise as one of Hollywood's most promising stars. Brooks is the son of Austin American-Statesman editorial writer Alberta Phillips and former pro football player Billy Brooks; his stepfather is lawyer Gary Bledsoe. Biography Brooks was born in Austin, Texas. He is the son of former NFL wide receiver Billy Brooks. Mehcad Brooks is an American actor and former fashion model. [11][12], Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Austin's Mehcad Brooks dives into 'Deep End, "Supergirl Recap: James Olsen Says Goodbye to National City", "Tears Away - Single by Mehcad Brooks on Apple Music", "Exclusive: Mehcad Brooks Talks New Single 'Tears Away' - The Knockturnal", "Necessary Roughness Star Mehcad Brooks Talks Games", "Serinda Swan on 'Graceland' and Her Go-To Red-Carpet Designers", "Mehcad Brooks & Serinda Swan: 'Creature' Couple! Mehcad Brooks, Actor: Desperate Housewives. Anderson High School. October 25, 1980 Mehcad Brooks portrays Matthew Applewhite in Season 2 of Desperate Housewives. He is known for his roles as Matthew Applewhite in the second season of ABC's series Desperate Housewives (2005–2006), Jerome in The Game, his leading role as Terrance "TK" King in the USA series Necessary Roughness from 2011 until 2013 and James Olsen in the CBS and The CW series Supergirl. Austin, Texas, USA Biography. Matthew Applewhite Beginning January 2010, he appeared as attorney Malcolm Bennet in the now-canceled ABC series The Deep End. In 2009 he appeared on FOX's TV series Dollhouse. He then left to pursue an acting career. He was in a relationship with Creature co-star Serinda Swan until their break-up in 2011. Mehcad Jason McKinley Brooks (born October 25, 1980) is an American actor and former fashion model. [4], From the series premiere until his departure in the fourth episode of the fifth season, Brooks played James Olsen on the CBS/The CW drama Supergirl as a series regular. He has modeled since the age of fifteen. Brooks has stated in an interview with IGN that he is an avid player of video games, including the Call of Duty, Medal of Honor, and Madden series.[10]. He has modeled since the age of fifteen. Anderson High School in Austin, Texas where he also grew up. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Anderson High School in Austin, Texas where he also grew up. He is known for his roles on Desperate Housewives, True Blood, Necessary Roughness and Supergirl. ... Mehcad Brooks portrays the role of Matthew Applewhite on Desperate Housewives. The show was canceled after only two episodes. He has modeled since the age of fifteen.