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Eriq La Salle - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 23, 1962 |
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| Age | 63 |
| Birthplace | Hartford, Connecticut, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Eriq La Salle's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Dr. Peter Benton on 'ER'; appearing in 'Coming to America'; television director and producer. |
Intro
Eriq La Salle is an American actor, director, and producer best known for his role as Dr. Peter Benton on the NBC medical drama series 'ER.' He has also appeared in notable films such as 'Coming to America' and has directed episodes of various television series.
Early Life & Background
Eriq La Salle was raised in Hartford, Connecticut. He attended the Juilliard School's Drama Division before transferring to New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1984.
Career Highlights
- Played Dr. Peter Benton on 'ER' (1994–2002, recurring appearances through 2009)
- Appeared as Darryl Jenks in 'Coming to America' (1988)
- Directed episodes of TV series including 'ER,' 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,' and 'Chicago P.D.'
- Executive producer and director for the series 'Chicago P.D.'
Trivia
- He won three NAACP Image Awards for his work in 'ER.'
- La Salle is also a published author, having written several novels.
- Returned to 'ER' for its final season to wrap up his character's storyline.
FAQs
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How old is Eriq La Salle?
Eriq La Salle is 63 years old.
When was Eriq La Salle born?
Eriq La Salle was born the 23 July 1962.
Where is Eriq La Salle from?
Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About July 23rd, 1962, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 23, 1962, the Telstar 1 communications satellite relayed the first publicly available live trans-Atlantic television signal. The broadcast featured images of the Statue of Liberty in New York and the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
- Day of the week: July 23rd, 1962 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Roses Are Red (My Love) by Bobby Vinton
- #1 UK song: I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles
- Popular movie: To Kill a Mockingbird directed by Robert Mulligan
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