Terrence Vaughn Mann, a talented individual, was born on July 1, 1951, in Ashland, Kentucky, to Charles and Helen Mann. After completing two years at Jacksonville University from 1969 to 1971, Terry furthered his education at the North Carolina School for the Arts, graduating with honors in 1971-73 and 1975-76.
During his early years, Terry was involved in Paul Green's outdoor drama, "The Lost Colony", where he served as Ira David Wood III's understudy for the role of Old Tom. He later took over the role, showcasing his acting skills. In 1977, Terry became the Children's Theatre Director for Raleigh, North Carolina's Theatre In The Park, succeeding David Wood, who expanded the theatre's scope.
As the Children's Theatre Director, Terry appeared in several main stage productions, including "A Christmas Carol", "The Taming of the Shrew", and "Romeo & Juliet". He then moved to the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival, where he performed for a couple of years. In the late 1970s, Terry made his way to New York, landing a spot in the chorus of "Barnum", directed by Joe Layton, who was also the director of "The Lost Colony". Terry soon auditioned for the role of Rum Tum Tugger in "Cats", marking the beginning of his stardom.
Throughout the 1980s, Terry starred in films such as "Critters" (1986) and "A Chorus Line" (1985),made television guest appearances on shows like "The Equalizer" (1985),and originated roles in productions like "Rags" and "Les Miserables". Terry is married to his second wife, Charlotte d'Amboise, a fellow Broadway veteran.
In recent years, Terry has shifted his focus to directing and TV movies. He has honed his skills by starring as the Beast in the Broadway production of "Beauty & the Beast" and Chauvelin in "The Scarlet Pimpernel". Terry has also served as Artistic Director for The North Carolina Theatre, based in Raleigh. Currently, he is working on a rock musical version of William Shakespeare's classic, "Romeo & Juliet". Additionally, Terry has served as Director of "The Lost Colony" for the past two summers.
