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Erik Ki La Salle (born July 23, 1962), professionally known as Eriq La Salle, is an American actor, director, writer and producer.La Salle is best known for his performance in the film Coming to America (1988) and especially as Dr. Peter Benton in the NBC medical drama ER (1994–2002; 2008–2009) which earned him three NAACP Image Awards and nominations for a Golden Globe Award and three ...
- Actor, director, writer, producer
- Erik Ki La Salle, July 23, 1962 (age 61), Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
- 1985–present
Eriq La Salle is best known for his role as Dr. Peter Benton on ER, but he has also appeared in films like Coming to America and Logan. He has directed episodes of ER, Chicago P.D., Law & Order and more, and has written several thrillers and an episode of The Twilight Zone.
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- Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Mar 11, 2021 · The former 'E.R.' star announces his retirement from the NBC cop drama after directing a timely episode about a white cop killing a black man. He thanks the cast, crew, writers and fans for his "proudest moments" on the show.
Learn about the life and career of Eriq La Salle, an actor, director, producer and writer who starred in ER and other films and TV shows. Find out his birth name, height, education, awards, quotes and more on IMDb.
Mar 11, 2021 · The series star and director of the show shares his final episode, his legacy, and his future plans. He talks about his collaboration with LaRoyce Hawkins, his role as a voice for the Black community, and his upcoming projects.
- Rosy Cordero
- 2 min
Mar 3, 2024 · The actor and director recalls how he got the role of Darryl Jenks in the 1988 comedy and how it changed his life. He also shares how he pays it forward by hiring actors and writing novels.
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Learn about Eriq La Salle's diverse and accomplished career in film, television, and literature. He is best known for his role as Dr. Peter Benton on ER and his thriller novels published in 2022 and 2023.
