From Marine to Actor: Maurice P. Kerry on PTSD, Betrayal & Starting Over

From Marine to Actor: Maurice P. Kerry on PTSD, Betrayal & Starting Over

From We're Out of Time by Richard Taite

April 3, 2026 · 45 min

About this episode

Maurice P. Kerry shares his journey from Marine to actor, discussing PTSD, personal struggles, and resilience.

On this episode of We’re Out Of Time, host Richard Taite sits down with actor and decorated Marine veteran Maurice P. Kerry for a raw and deeply personal conversation about survival, identity, and transformation after war.Maurice opens up about the harsh realities of combat during Operation Iraqi Freedom and the mindset that kept him alive—“complacency kills.” But the battle didn’t end overseas. From being cheated on while serving his country to returning home and facing homelessness, Maurice shares the unseen struggles many veterans endure when transitioning back to civilian life.He speaks candidly about PTSD, not as a weakness, but as something he’s learned to harness, and reflects on how the Marine Corps ultimately saved him from a very different path. Now, as an actor on CBS’ Beyond The Gates, Maurice is using his platform to tell stories that matter and bring respect back to those who serve.This episode also dives into his personal life—being born from an affair, feeling unwanted, and raising his child as a single father for 16 years—all while navigating purpose, discipline, and growth. Maurice’s story is one of resilience, accountability, and redefining what it means to…

People in this episode

Host: Richard Taite

Guest: Maurice P. Kerry

Topics covered

  • PTSD
  • veteran experiences
  • identity transformation
  • resilience
  • single fatherhood

Keywords

  • PTSD
  • veteran
  • actor
  • resilience
  • single father
  • transformation
  • identity

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Organizations: CBS

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