Date of Birth: July 23, 1962
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Eriq La Salle, born Erik Ki La Salle, is an acclaimed American actor, director, writer, and producer. He was born on July 23, 1962, in Hartford, Connecticut. La Salle is best known for his role as Dr. Peter Benton on the NBC medical drama “ER,” a role he played from 1994 to 2002. His performance on “ER” earned him several awards and nominations, including three NAACP Image Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. La Salle began his acting career in theater, graduating from Juilliard School’s Drama Division and later from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. He made his film debut in the 1988 comedy “Coming to America,” where he played Darryl Jenks. Over the years, La Salle has continued to diversify his career, directing episodes of popular TV series such as “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “CSI: NY,” and “Chicago P.D.” He has also written novels, including the critically acclaimed thriller “Laws of Depravity.”
5 Interesting Facts about Eriq La Salle
1. Eriq La Salle’s full birth name is Erik Ki La Salle.
2. He directed episodes of the TV series “Chicago P.D.” and “Chicago Med.”
3. La Salle made his directorial debut with the film “Rebound: The Legend of Earl ‘The Goat’ Manigault” in 1996.
4. He has authored several novels, including the thriller series “Laws of Depravity.”
5. La Salle has received three NAACP Image Awards for his role in “ER.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Eriq La Salle
1. “Acting is a platform to express our deepest emotions and to tell stories that can change the world.”
2. “Directing allows me to shape the story visually and emotionally in ways acting doesn’t.”
3. “Success in this industry comes with persistence, hard work, and the ability to adapt and evolve.”
4. “I believe in using my talents to give back and inspire others to achieve their dreams.”
5. “Storytelling, in any form, is a way to bridge gaps and bring people together.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Eriq La Salle is approximately $25 million.
Children
Eriq La Salle does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Eriq La Salle – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0489209/
2. [Eriq La Salle on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eriq_La_Salle
3. [Eriq La Salle’s Official Twitter](https://twitter.com/eriqlasalle23
4. [Eriq La Salle’s Books on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Eriq-La-Salle/e/B00B7MW0D6
