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Born and raised in Hartford, CT, as one of four children. Studied two years at Juillard and graduated from New York University graduate theater program with a B.F.A. degree in theater. Meanwhile he participated in the first of Joseph Papp's Shakespeare productions at the Park theater company. Later he supported himself by acting on and off Broadway and as "Mike Rivers" in the soap One Life to Live... See full bio »

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Erik Ki La Salle
in Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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2012 Blackout (TV series)
George / George Lumas
– Part 1 (2012) … George Lumas
– Blackout (2012) … George
– Part 2 (2012) … George
 
2011-2012 A Gifted Man (TV series)
Evan 'E-Mo' Morris
– In Case of Letting Go (2012) … Evan 'E-Mo' Morris
– In Case of Complications (2012) … Evan 'E-Mo' Morris
– In Case of Blind Spots (2012) … Evan 'E-Mo' Morris
– In Case of (Re)Birth (2012) … Evan 'E-Mo' Morris
– In Case of Exposure (2011) … Evan 'E-Mo' Morris
See all 6 episodes »
 
2011 How to Make It in America (TV series)
Everton Thompson
– What's in a Name? (2011) … Everton Thompson
– I'm Sorry, Who's Yosi? (2011) … Everton Thompson (as Eriq Lasalle)
– Money, Power, Private School (2011) … Everton Thompson (as Eriq Lasalle)
 
2010 Covert Affairs (TV series)
Christopher McAuley
– In the Light (2010) … Christopher McAuley
 
2010 24 (TV series)
UN Secretary General
– Day 8: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (2010) … UN Secretary General
– Day 8: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (2010) … UN Secretary General
 
2009 MegaFault (TV movie)
Charley 'Boomer' Baxter
 
1994-2009 ER (TV series)
Dr. Peter Benton
– And in the End... (2009) … Dr. Peter Benton
– Old Times (2009) … Dr. Peter Benton
– On the Beach (2002) … Dr. Peter Benton
– It's All in Your Head (2002) … Dr. Peter Benton
– I'll Be Home for Christmas (2001) … Dr. Peter Benton
See all 171 episodes »
 
2009 Relative Stranger (TV movie)
Walter Clemons
 
2006 Without a Trace (TV series)
Aaron Gibbs
– The Calm Before (2006) … Aaron Gibbs
 
2006 Johnny Was
Julius
 
2005/I Inside Out
Doctor Peoples
 
2005 Conviction (TV movie)
Peter Seidman
 
2004 The Seat Filler
Alonso Grant (uncredited)
 
2003 The Twilight Zone (TV series)
Ray Ellison
– Memphis (2003) … Ray Ellison
 
2003 Biker Boyz
Tariq 'Slick Will' (uncredited)
 
2003 The System (TV series)
Andrew Evans
– A Deadly Game (2003) … Andrew Evans
– Against All Odds (2003) … Andrew Evans
– Casino Capers (2003) … Andrew Evans
– Caught Redhanded (2003) … Andrew Evans
– Danger on the Job (2003) … Andrew Evans
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2002 Crazy as Hell
Man
 
2002 One Hour Photo
Det. James Van Der Zee
 
1999 Mind Prey (TV movie)
Lucas Davenport
 
1996 Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault (TV movie)
Diego
 
1996 Psalms from the Underground (short)
 
1994 Drop Squad
Bruford Jamison Jr
 
1994 Under Suspicion (TV series)
Det. LeBlanc
– Pilot (1994) … Det. LeBlanc
 
1994 Color of Night
Anderson
 
1993 Empty Cradle (TV movie)
Detective Knoll
 
1992 The Human Factor (TV series)
Michael Stoven
 
1992 Quantum Leap (TV series)
Bobby Lee
– A Song for the Soul - April 7, 1963 (1992) … Bobby Lee (as Eric LaSalle)
 
1991 Screenplay (TV series)
Eric
– Murder in Oakland (1991) … Eric
 
1991 L.A. Law (TV series)
Kenny
– Speak, Lawyers, for Me (1991) … Kenny
 
1991 Eyes of a Witness (TV movie)
Mchumbo
 
1990 Hammer, Slammer, & Slade (TV movie)
Jack Spade
 
1990/I Jacob's Ladder
Frank
 
1990 A Different World (TV series)
Prof. Paul Mann
– The Power of the Pen (1990) … Prof. Paul Mann
 
1990 B.L. Stryker (TV series)
Mark Hastings Jr.
– Winner Takes All (1990) … Mark Hastings Jr.
 
1989 When We Were Young (TV movie)
Virgil Hawkins
 
1989 Gideon Oliver (TV series)
Ezra
– By the Waters of Babylon (1989) … Ezra
 
1989 Magic Moments (TV movie)
Dancing Guy
 
1988 Knightwatch (TV series)
Derek D.
– Codes (1988) … Derek D.
 
1988 Coming to America
Darryl Jenks
 
1988 What Price Victory (TV movie)
Trumayne James
 
1987 Another World (TV series)
Charles Thompson
 
1987 Five Corners
Samuel Kemp
 
1987 Mariah (TV series)
– Equations (1987)
 
1987 Vietnam War Story (TV series)
K.C.
– The Mine (1987) … K.C.
 
1986 Where Are the Children?
Deputy Bernie Miles
 
1986 ABC Afterschool Specials (TV series)
Charlie
– Teen Father (1986) … Charlie
 
1986 Spenser: For Hire (TV series)
Jeffrey Miller
– Angel of Desolation (1986) … Jeffrey Miller
 
1985 One Life to Live (TV series)
Mike Rivers
 
1985 Out of the Darkness (TV movie)
Bobby
 
1985 Cut and Run
Fargas (as Eriq Lasalle)
 
1985 Rappin'
Ice
 
Show ShowDirector (12 titles)
2011-2012 Ringer (TV series)
– I'm the Good Twin (2012)
– Oh Gawd, There's Two of Them? (2011) (as Eriq LaSalle)
 
2012 A Gifted Man (TV series)
– In Case of Co-Dependants (2012)
 
2012 Playing Father (TV movie)
 
2010 CSI: NY (TV series)
– Pot of Gold (2010)
 
2009 ER (TV series)
– The Family Man (2009)
 
2007-2008 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV series)
– PTSD (2008)
– Burned (2007)
 
2007 Without a Trace (TV series)
– Desert Springs (2007)
 
2003 The Twilight Zone (TV series)
– Memphis (2003)
 
2002 Crazy as Hell
 
2000 Soul Food (TV series)
– The More Things Change (2000)
 
1996 Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault (TV movie)
 
1996 Psalms from the Underground (short)
 
Show ShowProducer (3 titles)
2002 The Salton Sea (producer)
 
2002 Crazy as Hell (producer)
 
1999 Mind Prey (TV movie) (producer)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
2003 The Twilight Zone (TV series)
– Memphis (2003) (writer)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
1985 Rappin' (writer: "Courtroom" / performer: "Snack Attack")
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2011 Bloomers (TV series) (special thanks)
 
1996 Sworn to Justice (very special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (31 titles)
2012 The John Kerwin Show (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Eriq La Salle (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2010 For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots (TV documentary) (voice)
 
2009 Previously On: E.R. (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008 ER (TV series)
Himself - Memorial Episode Introducer
– Heal Thyself (2008) … Himself - Memorial Episode Introducer (uncredited)
 
2008 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 August 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2007 The World Awaits: De La Hoya vs. Mayweather (TV movie)
Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
 
2007 King: Man of Peace in a Time of War (video documentary)
Himself
 
2005 A Concert for Hurricane Relief (TV special)
Himself
 
2005 Nova (TV series documentary)
Voice
– Saving the National Treasures (2005) … Voice
 
2004 TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (video documentary)
Himself
 
2002 The Making of 'One Hour Photo' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2001 Ultimate Jordan (video documentary)
Narrator
 
2001 The 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter: Best TV-Series Drama
 
2000 31st NAACP Image Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1999 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 December 1999 (1999) … Himself
 
1996-1999 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 March 1999 (1999) … Himself
– Episode dated 5 February 1998 (1998) … Himself
– Episode dated 20 November 1996 (1996) … Himself
 
1998 Essence Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Co-Host
 
1998 The Larry Sanders Show (TV series)
Himself
– Beverly's Secret (1998) … Himself
 
1998 The 55th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
 
1998 The 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
 
1997 The 23rd Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favourite Television Dramatic Series
 
1997 50 Years of Television: A Celebration of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Golden Anniversary (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1997 The 49th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and Presenter
 
1996 The 18th Annual CableACE Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
1996 Michael Jordan, Above and Beyond (video documentary)
Narrator
 
1996 The 53rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter: Best Actress/Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
 
1996 The 22nd Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favourite Dramatic Television Series
 
1995 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.23 (1995) … Himself
 
1995 The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series & Presenter: Best Guest Actress/Actor in a Drama Series
 
1995 The 21st Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favorite Television Dramatic Series/New Dramatic Television Series
 
1989 The More You Know (TV series)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2008 Reinventando Hollywood (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 ER (TV series)
 
2004 Retrosexual: The 80's
 

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(1993) He acted in August Wilson's play, "Two Trains Running," at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, with Bellary Darden also in the cast.

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Alternate Names:

Eric LaSalle | Eriq LaSalle | Eriq Lasalle

Height:

6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Star Sign:

Leo