Actor, Director, Producer & Author; Known for "ER" & "Coming to America"; Executive Producer & Director on "Chicago PD"
Eriq La Salle Biography
Eriq La Salle is an American actor, director, producer, and author whose career spans film, television, and literature. Educated at Juilliard and New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, La Salle's credits include performances on Broadway and in films such as "Coming to America," "One Hour Photo," and "Logan." His portrayal of Dr. Peter Benton in the NBC medical drama "ER" earned him three NAACP Image Awards and nominations for a Golden Globe Award and three Primetime Emmy Awards. La Salle's work on "ER" contributed to the show's reputation as a leading medical drama and established him as a prominent figure in television.
After his tenure on "ER," La Salle expanded his career into directing and producing, beginning with the HBO movie "Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault." He further developed his skills as a storyteller with Dick Wolf Entertainment, serving as executive producer and director on "Chicago PD" and directing episodes of "Law & Order," "Law & Order: SVU," and "Law & Order: Organized Crime." La Salle is also executive producer, director, and lead actor in "On Call" on Amazon Prime Video.
As an author, La Salle has written several thrillers, including "Laws of Depravity," "Laws of Wrath," "Laws of Innocence," and "Laws of Annihilation." His debut novel, "Laws of Depravity," received recognition from Kirkus Reviews and Reader's Choice for Best Thriller. La Salle has addressed themes such as racial barriers in the entertainment industry through his writing. He also wrote an episode of "The Twilight Zone," which was included in the Writers Guild of America's list of 101 Best Written TV Series. La Salle's work in acting, directing, producing, and writing reflects a broad engagement with the entertainment industry and storytelling across multiple platforms.
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