Terrance is a

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. Notable people with the name include:

People

* Terrance Brennan, American chef and restaurateur *

Terrance Carroll Terrance D. Carroll (born January 16, 1969) is an American lawyer, minister, former Colorado legislator and former Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives, the first African American ever to hold that office in Colorado. Carroll was ele ...

(born 1969), American lawyer, minister, Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives * Terrance Cauthen (born 1976), American boxer * Terrance Christopher, OMM, LVO, CD, retired Canadian Naval Officer, former Usher of the Black Rod for the Senate of Canada * Terrance Copper (born 1982), American football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs * Terrance John Cox, also known as TJ Cox (born 1963), American engineer and politician *

Terrance Dean Terrance Dean (September 8, 1968 - August 11, 2022) was an author, academic, and a former MTV executive. He is best known for his 2008 memoir '' Hiding in Hip-Hop'' and is the author of books including ''Reclaim Your Power! A 30-Day Guide ...

Black American Writer *

Terrance Dicks Terrance William Dicks (14 April 1935 – 29 August 2019) was an English author and television screenwriter, script editor and producer. In television, he had a long association with the BBC science-fiction series ''Doctor Who'', working as a ...

(1935–2019), English writer, best known for his work in TV and children's books * Terrance Dotsy (born 1981), American football player * Terrance T. Etnyre, United States Vice Admiral * Terrance W. Gainer (born 1947), the 38th and current Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate *

Terrance Hayes Terrance Hayes (born November 18, 1971) is an American poet and educator who has published seven poetry collections. His 2010 collection, ''Lighthead'', won the National Book Award for Poetry in 2010. In 2014, he received a MacArthur Fellowship ...

(born 1971), prize-winning poet, born in Columbia, South Carolina *

Terrance Hobbs Terrance Hobbs (born April 6, 1970) is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist of the death metal band Suffocation (band), Suffocation. He has been a constant member in the band since their first released title ''Reincremated'' al ...

(born 1970), lead guitarist in the New York Death Metal band Suffocation * Terrance Jamison, American football coach and former player * Terrance Knighton (born 1986), American football defensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars * Terrance B. Lettsome (1935–2007), politician (main British Virgin Islands airport is named after him) *

Terrance Lindall Terrance Lindall (born 1944) is an American artist and the co-director and chief administrator of the Williamsburg Art and Historical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Lindall's illustrations have been published in '' Heavy Metal'', ''Creepy'', ''Ee ...

(born 1944), American artist who was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota *

Terrance Odean Terrance Odean (born c. 1952) is the Rudd Family Foundation Professor and Chair of the Finance Group at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley. He is known for his work on behavioral finance. After dropping out of Car ...

, professor of banking and finance at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley *

Terrance Parks Terrance Parks (born April 14, 1990) is a former American football Safety (gridiron football position), safety. He played college football at Florida State University. He was not selected in the 2012 NFL draft, but signed with the Kansas City Ch ...

(born 1990), American football player * Terrance Pennington (born 1983), American football guard and offensive tackle for the New York Giants *

Terrance Roberson Terrance Roberson (born December 30, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player. At 6'7", he played as a small forward. Roberson played at California State University, Fresno, averaging 16.3 points per game during his senior seas ...

(born 1976), American professional basketball player *

Terrance Shaw Terrance Bernard Shaw (born November 11, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was born in Marshall, Texas. Early life Shaw attended Marshall High School in Mars ...

(born 1973), played as a cornerback in many teams *

Terrance Simien Terrance Simien (born September 3, 1965) is an American zydeco musician, vocalist and songwriter. He and his group The Zydeco Experience won the Grammy Award for Best Zydeco or Cajun Music Album in 2008 and for Best Regional Roots Music Album in 2 ...

(born 1965), American zydeco musician, vocalist and songwriter *

Terrance Simmons Terrance Demon Simmons (born May 3, 1976) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League. He played two games for the Carolina Panthers in 2002 and was previously signed with the Washington Redskins. He played coll ...

(born 1976), former American football defensive tackle *

Terrance Taylor (American football) Terrance Terlie Taylor (born May 14, 1986) is an American former professional football defensive tackle. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL draft. He played college football at Michigan. In high school, ...

(born 1986), American football defensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts *

Terrance Thomas Terrance Lamar Thomas (born December 29, 1980) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for Deportes Castro of Chile. He played college basketball at Baylor University. Career He played professionally for T71 Dudelange (L ...

(born 1980), American professional basketball player *

Terrance Zdunich Terrance Zdunich (; born July 23, 1976) is an American artist, singer, actor, writer, composer, producer, illustrator and storyboard artist. He is most known for his role as GraveRobber in ''Repo! The Genetic Opera'', as Lucifer in '' The Devil' ...

, American actor, writer, composer, and storyboard artist

Fictional characters

*Terrance "Terry" Hawthorne, a character in the 1985 American adventure comedy film ''

Pee-wee's Big Adventure ''Pee-wee's Big Adventure'' is a 1985 American adventure comedy film directed by Tim Burton in his feature-film directing debut. The film stars Paul Reubens as Pee-wee Herman, along with Elizabeth Daily, Mark Holton, Diane Salinger and Judd O ...

'' * Terrance the Traction Engine, a character that appeared in the

Railway Series ''The Railway Series'' is a series of British books about a railway known as the North Western Railway, located on the fictional Sodor (fictional island), Island of Sodor. There are 42 books in the series, the first published in May 1945 by Wi ...

and later in the show adaptation

Thomas and Friends ''Thomas & Friends'' is a British children's television series which aired from 9 October 1984 to 20 January 2021. Based on ''The Railway Series'' books by Wilbert Awdry and his son Christopher, the series was developed for television by Brit ...

. * Terrance Henry Stoot, Canadian surgeon and comedian from Toronto in the American animated sitcom ''South Park''

People

Fictional characters

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