Darius McCrary

Darius Creston McCrary (born May 1, 1976) is an American actor, singer and producer. McCrary is known for his role as Edward "Eddie" Winslow, the oldest child of Carl and Harriette Winslow on the ABC/CBS television sitcom Family Matters, which ran from 1989 to 1998.

He also played Scam in the 1987 comedy film Big Shots, which was his film debut. He provided the voice of Jazz in Transformers (2007). From December 2009 to October 2011, he portrayed photographer Malcolm Winters on the CBS daytime drama The Young and the Restless.

Early life and career McCrary began his career as a child actor and made his film debut in the 1987 comedy Big Shots. He also appeared in guest spots in episodic television and had a role in the 1988 film Mississippi Burning before landing the role of Eddie Winslow in Family Matters the following year. After Family Matters ended its run in 1998, McCrary co-starred in the short-lived UPN series Freedom. In 2000, he had a lead role as Tommy in "Something to Sing About", a Christian drama produced by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. In 2001, he appeared in 15 Minutes opposite Robert De Niro and Kingdom Come, with Whoopi Goldberg.

In April and May 2006, McCrary reunited with his Family Matters co-star Kellie Shanygne Williams as Jamal on UPN's Eve for two episodes. In 2007, he was the voice of Jazz in the movie Transformers. McCrary also had film roles in Next Day Air, Saw VI, and in national stage play productions such as The Maintenance Man. That December, he joined the cast of the CBS daytime drama The Young and the Restless. McCrary portrayed Malcolm Winters, a role originated by Shemar Moore. Joined on the series by his former Family Matters co-star Bryton James (né McClure), McCrary left The Young and the Restless in October 2011. McCrary's first album was also released the same year.

On January 6, 2010, McCrary appeared as himself in an episode of I Get That a Lot on CBS. He was pumping gas, and Paris Hilton was pretending to be a clerk at the gas station. She recognized him and asked for his autograph. He thought it was her and after she confessed who she was, he said he thought she was doing community service. McCrary later starred in the stage play In-Laws From Hell written, directed, and produced by Andrionna L. Williams.

Personal life McCrary is the founder of Fathers Care, a non-profit organization under the McCrary Foundation umbrella, started by his father, aunts and uncles, cousins also known as The McCrarys.

Legal issues

In 2015, he was arrested and held in custody for failure to pay child support, but was released after two hours when he paid the full $5,500 in back support owed. In February 2019, McCrary was ordered to attend at least 10 visits to drug/alcohol abuse and batterer's intervention classes within 12 months, submit to random drug testing within 60 days, and then enroll in and complete 10 co-parenting classes, which were allowed to be done individually, in order to obtain visitation rights to see his daughter Zoe, with ex-wife Tammy Brawner, who was granted full legal and physical custody of their then-3-year-old daughter, previously citing concerns for Zoe's safety. On November 27, 2023, McCrary was arrested a second time on felony charges of failure to pay child support of over $52,000 as of March 2019. He pleaded not guilty, and his bond was set at $13,197.01, according to court documents.

On October 5, 2025, the U.S. Border Patrol arrested McCrary near the U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego, California on an out-of-state felony warrant. For this charge, which has not only been deemed a charge but which also led to McCrary being booked on a "fugitive arrest," he was ineligible for bail and he remained in a San Diego jail. However, McCrary plans to fight the extradition. However, sentencing has now been rescheduled for January 25, 2027

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 1987 Big Shots Jeremy "Scam" Henderson 1988 Mississippi Burning Aaron Williams 1995 Kidz in the Wood Tootooe TV movie 1997 Don King: Only in America Muhammad Ali TV movie 1998 Park Day Andre Simmons 1999 The Breaks Shaquan 2000 Something to Sing About Tommy TV movie 2001 Kingdom Come Royce Slocumb 15 Minutes Detective Tommy Cullen 2002 Vampires: Los Muertos Ray Collins Hostage FBI Commander Darius Jackson Short 2004 The Maintenance Man Malcolm Tremell Video 2006 Da Jammies Dean Cransbury (voice) Video 2007 Transformers Jazz (Voice) 2009 Next Day Air Buddy Steppin: The Movie Sinis Saw VI Dave 2010 Church Daniel 2011 35 and Ticking Nick West The Perfect Gift Darren Smith He's Mine Not Yours William Houndz from Hell Extract 2013 24 Hour Love Vernon Will a Man Rob God? Corey Video 2014 Reach Me Captain Hawkings 2015 The Summoning Drew 2016 Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story Gerald Levert TV movie 2019 Fanatic Officer Hardaway TV movie 2020 Christmas in Carolina Marlone True to the Game 2 Detective Joe 2021 True to the Game 3 Detective Joe 2022 Wayward Anthony Demme 2023 Sebastian Detective Dale Dumars Tubi release

Television Year Title Role Notes 1987 Amen Darius Hughes Episode: "The Twelve Songs of Christmas" Hooperman Wendell Episode: "Deck the Cell with Bars of Folly" 1988 What's Happening Now!! Brian Episode: "The Fabulous Fortunes" 1989–98 Family Matters Edward "Eddie" Winslow Main Cast 1996 Soul Train Himself/Guest Host Episode: "Mint Condition/For Real/Case Featuring Foxy Brown/Southside B.O.I.Z." Moesha Dante Woodson Episode: "Hakeem's New Flame" 2000 City of Angels Manny Episode: "Dress for Success" Freedom James Barrett Main Cast 2001 The Test Himself/Panelist Episode: "The Infidelity Test" 2003 Kingpin Truck Thomas Main Cast Girlfriends Antoine Childs Episode: "You Ain't Gotta Go Home But... You Know the Rest" 2004 Dr. Vegas Stan Episode: "Pilot" 2005 Committed Bowie James Main Cast 2006 Eve Jamal Episode: "Separate, But Unequal" & "Daughter Don't Preach" 2009 Whatever Happened To? Himself Episode: "Troubled Teens" Star-ving - Episode: "Straight Outta Compton" Cold Case Eric "Showtime" Hynes Episode: "Stealing Home" 2009–11 The Young and the Restless Malcolm Winters Regular Cast 2010 I Get That a Lot Himself Episode: "Gene Simmons, Paris Hilton, Julie Chen, Tony Hawk, Snoop Dogg, Rachael Ray" 2012 Rizzoli & Isles TK Episode: "Home Town Glory" 2012–13 Anger Management Donovan Recurring Cast 2013 The Soul Man Patrice Episode: "Boyce in the Hood" 2015 The Leftovers Isaac Rayney Recurring Cast: Season 2 Minority Report Agent Aman Shale Episode: "Memento Mori" & "Everybody Runs" 2015–16 Da Jammies Principle Cransberry (voice) Recurring Cast 2016 Pitch Kevin Episode: "The Break" 2016–18 Star Otis Leecan Recurring Cast: Season 1, Guest: Season 2 2017 The Catch Raymond Taggart Episode: "The Birthday Party" Snowfall Andre Episode: "2016 Original Pilot" 2018–21 Monogamy Connor Main Cast 2020 American Soul James Brown Episode: "Say You Love Me"

Music video Year Song Artist Role 2017 "Add to Me" Ledisi Party Guest

Documentary Year Title 2007 I'm Rick James 2009 Kiss and Tail: The Hollywood Jumpoff

Music career

2016

Artist Album Label Released Singles Contribution Production Emcee N.I.C.E. All About U Gypsy City Music 07/2016 "All About U" ft. Darius McCrary Writer & Performer none

Award nominations Year Award Result Category Film or series 1988Young Artist AwardNominated Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy Big Shots 1989 Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama Mississippi Burning 1993 Best Young Actor Starring in a Television Series Family Matters