Eric Laneuville
Biography
Eric Laneuville is an American television director, actor, and martial artist who was born on July 14, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana. His early prominent acting roles include the science-fiction film The Omega Man in 1971 alongside Charlton Heston, the ABC television series Room 222 which aired from 1969 to 1974, and the film A Force of One playing Charlie, who is the stepson of Chuck Norris. His best known acting role is likely Luther Hawkins in the television series St. Elsewhere. In more recent years, Laneuville has worked frequently as a director for one-hour dramas such as Ghost Whisperer and Lost. He has a total of 127 known credits according to database records.
Career overview
Eric Laneuville is an American television director, actor, and martial artist who was born on July 14, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana. His early prominent acting roles included appearing in the science fiction film The Omega Man in 1971 alongside Charlton Heston, as well as acting in the ABC television series Room 222 between 1969 and 1974. He also starred in A Force of One as Charlie, who is the stepson of Chuck Norris. His role as Luther Hawkins in the television series St. Elsewhere is recognized as probably his best known acting role.
In more recent years, Laneuville has worked frequently as a director, focusing on one-hour television dramas. Among the programs he has directed are Ghost Whisperer and Lost. His career credits and background span both acting and directing across film and television.
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Full Filmography
133 titles- The Equalizer (2021) Director
- The Equalizer (2021) Executive Producer
- FBI: Most Wanted (2020) Director
- The Code (2019) Director
- FBI (2018) Director
- Station 19 (2018) Director
- A Million Little Things (2018) Director
- Black Lightning (2018) Director
- Wisdom of the Crowd (2017) Director
- DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016) Director
- Lethal Weapon (2016) Director
- Rosewood (2015) Director
- Zoo (2015) Director
- Chicago P.D. (2014) Director
- How to Get Away with Murder (2014) Director
- Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013) Director
- Mistresses (2013) Director
- Chicago Fire (2012) Director
- The Client List (2012) Director
- Grimm (2011) Director
- Revenge (2011) Director
- Body of Proof (2011) Director
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) Director
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Marcus Greene
- Blue Bloods (2010) Director
- The Glades (2010) Director
- The Client List (2010) Director
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) Director
- Warehouse 13 (2009) Director
- Lie to Me (2009) Director
- Royal Pains (2009) Director
- Trauma (2009) Director
- The Mentalist (2008) Director
- Raising the Bar (2008) Director
- Moonlight (2007) Director
- Psych (2006) Director
- Heroes (2006) Director
- Eureka (2006) Director
- Six Degrees (2006) Director
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) Director
- Prison Break (2005) Director
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) Director
- Medium (2005) Director
- Everybody Hates Chris (2005) Director
- Invasion (2005) Director
- Lost (2004) Director
- Kevin Hill (2004) Director
- Naughty or Nice (2004) Director
- L.A. Confidential (2003) Director
- Critical Assembly (2003) Director
- The Omega Man: Introduction (2003)
- America's Prince: The John F. Kennedy Jr. Story (2003) Director
- Monk (2002) Director
- American Dreams (2002) Director
- Scrubs (2001) as Dr. Lamar
- My Wife and Kids (2001) Director
- Gilmore Girls (2000) Director
- Girlfriends (2000) Director
- The District (2000) Director
- Bull (2000) Producer
- Bull (2000) Director
- Trapped in a Purple Haze (2000) Director
- Rescue 77 (1999) Director
- Push (1998) Director
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1997) Director
- 413 Hope St. (1997) Producer
- Born Into Exile (1997) Director
- Pandora's Clock (1996) Director
- Twisted Desire (1996) as Det. Daniels
- A Case for Life (1996) Director
- Under One Roof (1995) Director
- If Someone Had Known (1995) Director
- ER (1994) Director
- McKenna (1994) Director
- Someone She Knows (1994) Director
- M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994) Director
- NYPD Blue (1993) Director
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Vendor
- The Untouchables (1993) Director
- The Ernest Green Story (1993) Director
- Staying Afloat (1993) as Shelter Attendant
- Staying Afloat (1993) Director
- Stolen Babies (1993) Director
- Reasonable Doubts (1991) Director
- I'll Fly Away (1991) Director
- Rewrite for Murder (1991) Director
- Dream On (1990) Director
- Equal Justice (1990) Director
- The Knife and Gun Club (1990) Director
- Bar Girls (1990) Director
- Quantum Leap (1989) Director
- Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989) Director
- Brand New Life (1989) Director
- Midnight Caller (1988) Director
- TV 101 (1988) Director
- Secret Witness (1988) Director
- The George McKenna Story (1988) Director
- Hooperman (1987) Director
- Beverly Hills Buntz (1987) Director
- The Mighty Pawns (1987) Director
- L.A. Law (1986) Director
- Head of the Class (1986) Director
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Luther Hawkins
- St. Elsewhere (1982) Director
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Wilbur Harmon
- Back Roads (1981) as Pinball Wizard
- The Baltimore Bullet (1980) as Purvis
- Scared Straight! Another Story (1980) as James
- California Fever (1979)
- Love at First Bite (1979) as Russell
- A Force of One (1979) as Charlie Logan
- Sunnyside (1979) as Gearbox
- The White Shadow (1978) as Gordy
- A Piece of the Action (1977) as Gerald
- What's Happening!! (1976) as Kid
- Popi (1976) as Bat Masterson
- Foster & Laurie (1975) as Max
- Death Wish (1974) as Subway Station Mugger #2 (uncredited)
- Run, Joe, Run (1974)
- Black Belt Jones (1974) as Quincy
- Shoot It Black, Shoot It Blue (1974) as Lamont
- Twice in a Lifetime (1974) as Lewis
- Murder and the Computer (1973) as Mitch
- Emergency! (1972) as Tim Johnson
- The Rookies (1972)
- Sanford and Son (1972)
- Nichols (1971) as Stove Boy
- The Omega Man (1971) as Richie
- The Partridge Family (1970) as Judge
- Room 222 (1969)
- The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (1969) as Bruce Dayton
- CBS Playhouse (1966) as Macy Stander
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Eric Laneuville best known for?
Eric Laneuville is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Equalizer (2021), The Equalizer (2021), FBI: Most Wanted (2020), Kondaveeti Simham (1981).
When and where was Eric Laneuville born?
Eric Laneuville was born on July 14, 1952 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
How many credits does Eric Laneuville have?
Eric Laneuville has accumulated over 133 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 2021.
What is Eric Laneuville's background in cinema and television?
Eric Laneuville is an American television director, actor, and martial artist who was born on July 14, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana. His early prominent acting roles include the science-fiction film The Omega Man in 1971 alongside Charlton Heston, the ABC television series Room 222 which aired from 1969 to 1974, and...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Scrubs (2001) as Dr. Lamar — aged about 48
- Emergency! (1972) as Tim Johnson — aged about 19
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Marcus Greene — aged about 57
- California Fever (1979) — aged about 26
- Hill Street Blues (1981) — aged about 28
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Wilbur Harmon — aged about 28
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