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* 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 elec ...

(born 1969), American lawyer, minister, Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives *

Terrance Cauthen Terrance Davin Cauthen (born May 14, 1976) is an American boxer. Nicknamed "Heat", Cauthen won the Lightweight Bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Cauthen grew up in Trenton, New Jersey and trained in Philadelphia.Longman, Jere"BO ...

(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 Terrance Terrel Copper (born March 12, 1982) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football at Eas ...

(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 Black American Writer *

Terrance Dicks Terrance William Dicks (14 April 1935 – 29 August 2019) was an English people, English author and television screenwriter, script editor and Television producer, producer. In television, he had a long association with the BBC science-fictio ...

(1935–2019), English writer, best known for his work in TV and children's books *

Terrance Dotsy Terrance Dotsy (born November 24, 1981) is a former American football lineman who played four seasons with the Dallas Desperados of the Arena Football League. He first enrolled at Ventura College before transferring to the University of Californ ...

(born 1981), American football player * Terrance T. Etnyre, United States Vice Admiral *

Terrance W. Gainer Terrance William Gainer (born August 1, 1947) is a former law enforcement officer and was the 38th Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate and served in that position from January 4, 2007 to May 2, 2014. Before Gainer continued his law enfor ...

(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 September 2014, he was one of 21 recipients ...

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

Terrance Hobbs Terrance Hobbs (born April 6, 1970) is an American musician and the lead guitarist in the American death metal band Suffocation. Hobbs has been a constant member in the band since their first released title ''Reincremated'' along with band mat ...

(born 1970), lead guitarist in the New York Death Metal band Suffocation *

Terrance Knighton Terrance O'Neil Knighton (born July 4, 1986) is an American football coach and former defensive tackle. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft after playing college football at Temple Owls football, T ...

(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. 1950) 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 Carle ...

, professor of banking and finance at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley * Terrance Parks (born 1990), American football player *

Terrance Pennington Terrance Pennington (born September 25, 1983) is a former American football guard and offensive tackle. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at New Mexico. Pennington was also ...

(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 seaso ...

(born 1976), American professional basketball player *

Terrance Shaw Terrance Bernard Shaw (born January 11, 1973) is an American football cornerback. He was born in Marshall, Texas. High school years Shaw attended Marshall High School in Marshall, Texas and was a letterman in football.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 football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan. In high ...

(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 Dev ...

, American actor, writer, composer, and storyboard artist

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*Terrance "Terry" Hawthorne, a character in the 1985 American adventure comedy film '' Pee-wee's Big Adventure'' *

Terrance Henry Stoot ''South Park'' is an American animated series, animated television series created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for the Comedy Central cable television, television network. The ongoing narrative revolves around five children, Stan Marsh, Eric Ca ...

, Canadian surgeon and comedian from Toronto in the American animated sitcom ''South Park''

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