Timothy Mowry is a retired first sergeant and a U.S military veteran born in Miami Florida in 1957. He is popularly known as the father of lifelong twin actresses, Tia and Tamera of the ABC series, Sister- Sister. Mowry is of Irish descent but he fell in love with a woman of Afro-Bahamian descent, Darlene Renee Flowers. Despite, their racial differences, the couple got married and share four children who are all doing well in their chosen professions.
However, Timothy Mowry and his wife dissolved their marriage in 2015 after four decades of being together. However, family is very important to this former couple and they have remained close to their children and have been very supportive of their ambitions. They are also proudly playing the role of doting grandparents to their grandchildren. Read on as we explore everything you about the biography of Timothy Mowry, his family, and his career.
Who is Timothy Mowry?
Timothy Mowry is a retired military man and former first sergeant in the US. military. He was born on January 4, 1957, in Miami, Florida. Like many American youngsters, he participated in sporting activities while growing up. He played football in college and high school which he attended in Miami, Florida. After college, Mowry joined the military. He passed his physical and mental tests with top grades and eventually reached the position of the first sergeant; one that was very critical because it was his job to run administrative duties and also in leading battalion duties. After he retired from the army, Mowry moved to California where he served as a custody officer/ jailer with the city of Glendale police department.
How did Timothy Mowry meet his wife, Darlene Renee Flowers?
Timothy Mowry and Darlene Renee met in High School and fell fast for each other. The couple got married in 1975, even though their interracial relationship made them an easy target for racism. Both of them eventually joined the U.S military after graduating high school and made it to the rank of sergeant. Darlene Flowers was also her daughter's manager. The couple later divorced in 2015 for unknown reasons.
Timothy Mowry's family, children
Timothy Mowry and Darlene Flowers are blessed with four children who are now. Darlene Flowers welcomed twin girls, Tia and Tamera on July 6, 1978, in Gelnhausen, West Germany. Tamera is older than Tia by just 2 minutes. Their son Tahj Mowry came into the world on May 17, 1986, while the second son Tavior Mowry was born on July 5, 1993.
The twin daughters Tia and Tamera are both actresses and TV personalities. They have been in front of the camera since they starred in Sister-sister, an ABC sitcom that aired from 1994 to 1999. The twins also appeared in Disney Channel's Twitches and its sequel, Twitches Too. They were also cast in the film series, Seventeen Again, and Detention.
Likewise, Tia and Tamera hosted their TV series, Tia and Tamera, from August 8, 2011, to September 22, 2013. Tamera is also a singer.
Moreover, the twins are married women. Tia married her sweetheart, actor Cory Hardrict on April 20, 2008. Their marriage is blessed with a son and daughter, Cree Hardrict ( born, on June 28, 2011) and Cairo Hardrict ( born, on May 5, 2018).
Similarly, Tamera tied the knot with her husband, Adam Housley in Napa Valley California on May 15, 2011. Adam Housley is a senior correspondent for Fox News. The couple shares two children, a son, Aden Housley ( born, 2012), and a daughter, Talea Housley (born, 2015).
Meanwhile, the two sons of Timothy Mowry are also doing well in their respective careers. Tahj Mowry embraced an acting career like his sisters and has appeared in some movies and TV series. He starred in Smart Guy ( 1997- 1999), Baby Daddy( 2012 - 2017), Seventeen Again(2000), and Are we done yet? (2007). Tahj Mowry is currently single.
Timothy Mowry's youngest child, Tavior Mowry used to be a football player but is now a musician. Tavior had always wanted to be a football player from a young age. He studied at Westlake High School and was awarded a scholarship to the University of California. He played football for his college football team, the UC Davis, and was an outstanding player.
However, a serious injury ended his football career. He later turned to music and learned to play musical instruments like the guitar and piano. He goes by the stage name, Dontae Adisa, and has released his first project titled Honey, to good reviews.
Moreover, Tavior Mowry tied the knot with his girlfriend, Zandy Fitzgerald on September 21, 2020. The private ceremony took place at the Grayston Quarry in Nashville.
Is Timothy Mowry on social media?
Timothy Mowry has not caught the social media frenzy yet, but his children have many followers on Instagram. You can reach Tia and Tamera on Instagram @Tiamowry and @Tameramowrytwo respectively. You can also connect with Tahj Mowry @tahj_mowry.
Also, Tavior is available at @taviordontaemowry where he shares exciting photos and videos. In conclusion, Timothy Mowry shares a good bond with all his family members. They celebrate, events such as birthdays and Thanksgiving together. The family's military background might have instilled the principles of hard work, passion, and discipline in their children and you can see from their interactions that they are a close-knit family.
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