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Biography

Gurie Sheffield

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Height
5′ 8″ (1.73 m)

Mini bio

Gurie Sheffield Jr. was born in Dallas, Texas. Father of 2 and the oldest of 4 siblings on his fathers (Gurie Sheffield Sr.) side and an only child on his mother (Gwen Franklin) side.

Gurie was raised in Oak Cliff while attending the famous David W. Carter High School. Which is famous for the movies "Friday Night Lights" and "Carter High". Gurie began doing music in high school with friends as a hobby along with playing football. Having history of being in school plays, acting was always a desire but very expensive. His solo music career launched as he premiered in major music festivals(SXSW), appeared on MTV, along with his single airing on major a radio station nationally. After getting recruited to model early 2016, Gurie began to receive casting calls for a television series airing as an extra. He has made appearances in at least 9 episodes landing multiple role opportunities in USA Networks "Queen of The South"(2016). Early 2017, Gurie's on season 2 of Queen of the South as a DEA Agent. He landed his first speaking role on a major network with "Scandal Made Me Famous" and "Murder Made Me Famous". Gurie payed homage to his high school by being apart of the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary pertaining to the '88 Carter football team. In 2018 he's been featured in season 2 of "The Price of Fame" re-enacting shows like 'Diff'rent Strokes' & the Robert Downey Jr. story. "Murder Made Me Famous: Jeffrey Dahmer" episode was the first time Gurie has ever been killed on national television, showing his range as a murder victim. He was a cowboy veteran on ID Channels "Lone Star Justice" playing a surviving ex-husband to a husband killer. Amari Sheffield, Gurie's daughter, has become an iconic face with her first commercial booked with her father. They're both a major part of the United Way non-profit organization. Gurie also made history starring in Frito-Lays first "Here's to the Moment" commercial in 50 years. In 2021, Gurie is making his mark on Paramount Networks "1883" directed by "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan. He shared scenes with stars Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and Isabella May. 2022 is looking promising with more opportunities for Gurie.
- IMDb mini biography by: PR & Representative

Trademarks

The signature NuKreature burst fade haircut with the extended part.
De'Fur clothing & exotic animal tail belt loop accessory.
He wears several rubber-bands on both wrist with jewelry on.

Trivia

Gurie learned meditation from a homeless man.
He had to sleep in his car in below 16 degree weather for months.
Adopted a rescue dog that lives with him now named Fat Fat.
Gurie's favorite artist is Eminem, that's one of the reasons he started doing music.
He grew up watching kung fu movies with his uncle and cousin. He remembers watching 5 Deadly Venoms at-least 5 times a day.