Eriq La Salle is a multifaceted artist, renowned for his captivating performances on the small and big screens.
Educated at the prestigious Juilliard and NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, La Salle's impressive credits span the gamut from Broadway productions to film roles opposite A-list stars.
His notable film credits include sharing the screen with Eddie Murphy in the iconic comedy Coming to America, alongside Robin Williams in the psychological thriller One Hour Photo, and alongside Hugh Jackman in the blockbuster superhero film Logan.
In addition to his acting career, La Salle has also made a name for himself as a director, helming projects for various networks including HBO, Showtime, NBC, Fox, and CBS.
As a member of the Dick Wolf Entertainment team, La Salle spent four years as Executive Producer and director on the popular crime drama Chicago PD, as well as directing episodes of Law & Order and Law & Order Organized Crime.
Furthermore, La Salle has also ventured into the world of writing, publishing critically acclaimed thrillers in 2022 and 2023, including Laws of Depravity, Laws of Wrath, and Laws of Annihilation.
In addition to his literary pursuits, La Salle has also written an episode of the beloved sci-fi series The Twilight Zone, which was recognized by the Writers Guild of America's list of 101 Best Written TV Series.
La Salle currently resides in Los Angeles, California, where he continues to work on a variety of projects in the entertainment industry.
Person biography:
Eriq La Salle was born and raised in Hartford, Connecticut.
