Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1966-12-11
- Born Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Also Known As:
Gary Robert Durdin, Robert Gary Durdin
Gary Dourdan
Gary Dourdan, born Gary Robert Durdin on December 11, 1966, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an American actor and musician. Raised by his mother, a teacher and fashion designer, and his father, an entrepreneur and agent for jazz musicians, Dourdan was the fourth of five children. He showed an early interest in music, playing piano, guitar, and saxophone. A significant personal loss occurred when he was six: his 21-year-old brother, Darryl, died after falling from a balcony in Haiti, a case that remains unsolved.Dourdan's career began in the early 1990s in New York City, where he played in various bands and performed in regional theater. He gained early visibility in music videos, notably as Janet Jackson's love interest in her 1993 hit "Again." His television career started with roles in shows like "A Different World" and "The Cosby Show." He also appeared in films such as "Weekend at Bernie's II" (1993) and "Alien: Resurrection" (1997).His breakthrough role came in 2000 as Warrick Brown on the critically acclaimed television series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," a role for which he earned widespread recognition and several accolades, including two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Beyond "CSI," Dourdan has taken on diverse roles in film and television, including playing Malcolm X in the ABC movie "Muhammad Ali: King of the World" (2000) and Black Panther George Jackson in "Black August" (2003). He also co-starred with Halle Berry in the thriller "Perfect Stranger" (2007). In addition to his acting, Dourdan is an accomplished musician, playing multiple instruments and recording his own music. He was married to model Roshumba Williams from 1992 to 1994 and has two children from other relationships.
