Erik King

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birthplace = Washington, D.C. US

Erik King is an American film, television and stage actor, known for his portrayal of Sgt. Doakes on Showtime's "Dexter". He also appeared as Moses Deyell in HBO's hit television series "Oz". King is currently starring in "Wig Out!" a play about "drag queens and the men who love them". [Brantley, Ben.: [http://theater2.nytimes.com/2008/10/01/theater/reviews/01wig.html "Families Come in All Shapes and Hairstyles"] , "New York Times", Oct. 1, 2008.]

King appeared in the blockbuster adventure "National Treasure" opposite Nicolas Cage, "Desperate Measures" with Michael Keaton and a number of other feature films. His other episodic work includes "Malcolm In The Middle", "Charmed" and "". King appeared on "The District" as "Travis Hayward", as well as CBS' "Touched By An Angel". Erik King's earlier career proves he is no stranger to crime dramas, as he has also starred in major series such as "Matlock", "NYPD Blue" and "JAG".

King attended Morehouse College, where he won a varsity letter in track and field and graduated summa cum laude. For his honors thesis, he adapted the seminal 1985 film "Krush Groove" as a stage musical.

He is currently the spokesman for Michelin's new HydroEdge® line of tires.

Filmography

*"Dexter" — Sgt. Doakes
*"Ice Princess" (2005) — Chip Healey
*"National Treasure" (2004) — Agent Colfax
*"The Division"
*"Malcolm in the Middle" — Agent Stone
*"Charmed" — Dex (1 episode, 2003)
*"The Twilight Zone" — Lenny
*"" — Detective Fenwick
*"Touched by an Angel" — Kevin Carter
*"The District" — Travis Haywood
*"Oz" — Moses Deyell
*"Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her" (2000) — Police Officer
*"" (1999)
*"Atomic Train" (1999) — Beau Randall
*"True Crime" (1999) — Pussy Man/Santa Clause
*"Any Day Now" — Reggie Rhodes
*"" (1998) — Wayne Jackson
*"Desperate Measures" (1998) — Nate Oliver
*"JAG" — Capt. Henry Banes
*"NYPD Blue" — Billy Stubbs
*"" (1996) — Sonny Toussaint
*"Diagnosis Murder" — Tommy Brackett
*"The Invaders" (1995)
*"Matlock" — Ron Jaffe
*"The Watcher"
*"M.A.N.T.I.S." — Justin Battle
*"Missing Persons" (1993) — Bobby Davison
*"Joey Breaker" (1993) — Hip Hop Hank
*"The Pickle" (1993) — Man with Beer
*"" (1993)
*"The Round Table" (1992) — Wade Carter
*"Stay Tuned" (1992) — Pierce
*"Golden Years" (1991) — Burton
*"Cadillac Man" (1990) — Davey
*"Law & Order" — Dorian Ford
*"Sunset Beat" (1990) — Tucson Smith
*"Casualties of War" (1989) — Cpl. Brown
*"A Man Called Hawk" — Street Brother
*"Babycakes" (1989) (TV)
*"Prettykill" (1987) — Sullivan
*"Street Smart" (1987) .... Reggie
*"Kennedy" (1983) — Young Black Man

External links

*imdb name|id=0454701|name=Erik King
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20070212184041/http://www.sho.com/site/dexter/bios.do?castid=sgt Showtime Biography for "Erik King" ]

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