On this week’s episode of We’re Out of Time, host Richard Taite sits down with Beyond the Gates star and U.S. Marine veteran Maurice P. Kerry for a raw conversation about survival, PTSD, homelessness and rebuilding a life after war—along with fatherhood as a proud “girl dad” and his current role as Randy on CBS’ Beyond the Gates.
Now streaming, the episode, hosted by Richard Taite, founder of Carrara Treatment, is now streaming on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. finds Kerry opening up about the struggles many veterans face when transitioning back to civilian life, how PTSD impacts his work as an actor, and how he’s using his platform to support and speak out for fellow veterans. He also teases an upcoming first love scene on Beyond the Gates and his interest in taking on more physical, action-driven roles.
Maurice P. Kerry Opens Up About Post-War Homelessness: ‘I lived in my car’
After returning home from war, Kerry reveals he spent nearly a year living out of a borrowed car while trying to rebuild his life.
“I lived in a blue Chevy Malibu… it didn’t even belong to me. I was using that as a base of operations for the next year.”
“I was still in San Diego trying to figure it out, trying to make something work. I was also going through a divorce at the time.” “I’d say, ‘Hey, I’m a Marine. I’m homeless… mind if I use your couch?’… people were kind enough to let me stay.” “One of those people I’m still in contact with… I probably wouldn’t be here without them.”
Maurice P. Kerry Reveals How PTSD Impacts His Acting + Ready for Action
Kerry opens up about the realities of acting with PTSD and the discipline it takes to perform at a high level.
“I do have PTSD and it affects my short-term memory… there’s so many words and memorization.” “I have to work especially hard to be effective for everybody else.”
“I don’t believe in being perfect, but I also don’t believe in being a drag for somebody who’s depending on me.”
“I do wish I could do a little bit more physicality… that’s where my heart is… I train, I lift weights… I’d love to do more of that.
Beyond the Gates Star Maurice P. Kerry Teases First Love Scene: ‘I’m Really Proud of It’
Kerry confirms an upcoming romantic moment for his character Randy on CBS’ Beyond the Gates.
“There is something coming that we have shot and I’m proud of it.” “I got to see the edit and I’m proud of it… it’s still daytime, so it’s relatively clean, but I’m very happy.” “I did have a love scene.”
Maurice P. Kerry Says Randy’s Bond with Mona on Beyond the Gates Is ‘an oasis’
Kerry explains the layered dynamic between Randy and Mona.
“I don’t think it’s romantic as much as it’s like an oasis… there actually is a good person, and that good person sees me as a good person.”
“She’s safe, she’s kind… she’s not like us.”
“He can be friends with her, but there’s going to be a little bit of distance.”
‘Full-Time Single Dad’: Maurice P. Kerry Says, ‘I’m proud of her’
As a proud “girl dad,” Kerry opens up about raising his daughter on his own and the pride he feels watching her grow.
“Absolutely. Full-time single father for the past 16 years. She’ll be 17 next month.”
“I’ve raised her by myself her whole life… just to see the person that she’s becoming… I’m proud of her.”
“The only thing I has on my daughter is time and experience and wisdom. If she had my time and my experience, I couldn’t touch her.”
