Erik King
Biography
Erik King is an American actor. He attended The Duke Ellington High School of Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. and later attended Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland. King's father was a policeman. His early roles included appearances in TV series such as Matlock, NYPD Blue, and JAG. He also starred in the short-lived ABC police drama Sunset Beat. King's notable roles include portraying Moses Deyell on HBO's television series Oz and Sgt. Doakes on Showtime's television series Dexter. He has also appeared in other episodic work, including Malcolm in the Middle, Charmed, and CSI: Miami. King was born on April 21, 1963, in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Career overview
Erik King is an American actor known for his roles in television series. He attended The Duke Ellington High School of Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. and later attended Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland. King's early work includes appearances in TV series such as Matlock, NYPD Blue and JAG. He also starred in the short-lived ABC police drama Sunset Beat.
King's notable roles include his portrayal of Moses Deyell on HBO's television series Oz. He has also appeared in other episodic work including Malcolm in the Middle, Charmed and CSI: Miami. Additionally, King played the role of Sgt. Doakes on Showtime's television series Dexter. His performances have been recognized in various television shows.
King's acting career spans multiple television series, showcasing his versatility as an actor. His work in a range of roles has contributed to his reputation as a talented and experienced performer.
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- Crybaby Bridge (2026) as John
- Dexter: Resurrection (2025) as Sergeant James Doakes
- Dexter: New Blood (2021) as James Doakes
- The Oath (2018) as Pastor Greg
- Vox Lux (2018)
- The Good Fight (2017) as Jonah
- The Tank (2017) as Luke Millens
- The Detour (2016) as Randy
- South of Hell (2015) as DeMar
- Growing Up Fisher (2014) as Vice Prinicipal Collins
- Banshee (2013) as Tim Hubbard
- Born to Race (2011) as Mr. Briggs
- Burn Notice (2007) as Bolo
- Dexter (2006) as James Doakes
- Ice Princess (2005) as Chip Healey
- National Treasure (2004) as Agent Colfax
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Detective Fenwick
- The Twilight Zone (2002) as Lenny
- The Division (2001)
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Agent Stone
- The District (2000) as Travis Haywood
- Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her (2000) as Police Officer (segment "Love Waits For Kathy")
- Atomic Train (1999) as Beau Randall
- True Crime (1999) as Pussy Man
- Charmed (1998) as Dex
- Desperate Measures (1998) as Nate Oliver
- An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn (1998) as Wayne Jackson
- Oz (1997) as Moses Deyell
- Kindred: The Embraced (1996) as Sonny Toussaint
- JAG (1995) as Henry Banes
- The Watcher (1995)
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Peter Lakes
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Kevin Carter
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Tommy Brackett
- Alex Haley's Queen (1993)
- Missing Persons (1993) as Bobby Davison
- Joey Breaker (1993) as Hip Hop Hank
- The Pickle (1993) as Man with Beer
- Stay Tuned (1992) as Pierce
- The Round Table (1992)
- Golden Years (1991) as Burton
- Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story (1991) as Paul Terranova
- Golden Years (1991) as Burton
- Law & Order (1990) as Dorian 'Silky' Ford
- Cadillac Man (1990) as Davey
- Sunset Beat (1990) as Tucson Smith
- Casualties of War (1989) as Brown
- Street Smart (1987) as Reginald "Reggie" Liggens
- Pretty Kill (1987) as Sullivan
- Matlock (1986) as Ron Jaffe