Attended Egglescliffe School in his hometown of Stockton-On-Tees, graduating in 1991 alongside John Carlos Richardson. Almost 20 years later they would collaborate together on the crime short "Three Thousand Doves" (2010).
Frequently collaborates with Ged Purvis.
Attended Blackpool and Flyde College between 1999-2001, graduating with record grades. However Terrence refused to attend his graduation ceremony due to him not liking the head of his course.
Has studied The Meisner Acting Technique with Scott Williams, Artistic Director of the acclaimed Impulse Theatre Company.