Lester Speight is a renowned film and television actor, famously known for his portrayal of Terry Tate: Office Linebacker in a series of Reebok commercials that initially aired during Super Bowl XXXVII in 2003. These spots showcased Speight, a former All-American Football player himself, as a relentless linebacker tasked with the strict enforcement of office policies. The commercials garnered widespread critical acclaim and were ranked as the most watched of the Super Bowl by The Hollywood Reporter.
The beloved character recently made a comeback appearance in a series of ads campaign in support of voting, with the Office Linebacker tackling notable figures, including former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin.
As a determined and hardworking on-screen presence, similar to a linebacker's tenacious performance on the field, Speight has shared the screen with notable stars such as Eddie Murphy, Damon Wayans, Anthony Anderson, and even Optimus Prime. His television work includes a recurring role on the ABC series "My Wife and Kids," as well as guest-starring appearances on "Prison Break," "Bones," and "Cold Case." On the silver screen, he has appeared in hit films such as "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," "Norbit," and "Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay."
Aside from Terry Tate, Speight is probably most recognized by fans of the Gears of War video game series for the XBOX 360. Speight won the G-Phoria award for Best Voiceover in 2007 by the G4 Network for his performance as Augustus Cole (AKA Cole Train),a character modeled after Speight and featuring subtle allusions to the Office Linebacker.
