James Pickens Jr.
Biography
James Pickens Jr. is an American actor born on October 26, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. He is best known for his starring role as Dr. Richard Webber on the ABC drama television series Grey's Anatomy, and for his supporting role as Deputy Director Alvin Kersh on later seasons of the Fox Network science fiction series The X-Files. After graduating from high school, he studied fine arts at Bowling Green State University, where he graduated in 1976. His acting career includes numerous film and television credits, encompassing roles recognized across various databases and reference sources.
Career overview
James Pickens Jr. is an American actor born on October 26, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio. He is best known for his starring role as Dr. Richard Webber on the ABC drama television series Grey's Anatomy. In addition to his prominent work on Grey's Anatomy, he is known for his supporting role as Deputy Director Alvin Kersh on later seasons of the Fox Network science fiction series The X-Files.
His extensive acting career encompasses a total of 82 known credits across film and television. Beyond his work on Grey's Anatomy and The X-Files, his acting filmography and biography are associated with numerous other productions, including appearances connected to projects such as Yellowstone, Any Day Now, and Odpočívej v pokoji.
Prior to establishing his career in the entertainment industry, Pickens graduated from high school and subsequently studied fine arts at Bowling Green State University, completing his studies there in 1976. He continues to be recognized in the industry for his presence in multiple films and television series, maintaining a substantial body of work represented across international film databases and reference platforms.
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83 titles- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022)
- The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022) as Charles (voice)
- Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (2021) as Self - Contestant
- One Last Prayer (2020) Executive Producer
- Yellowstone (2018) as Old Cowboy
- Station 19 (2018) as Dr. Richard Webber
- The Conners (2018) as Chuck Mitchell
- Grey's Anatomy: B-Team (2018) as Richard Webber
- Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self
- For the Love of Ruth (2015)
- The Real (2014)
- 42 (2013) as Mr. Brock
- 8 (2012) as Gary Segura
- Just Wright (2010) as Lloyd Wright
- Private Practice (2007) as Dr. Richard Webber
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Richard Webber
- Venom (2005) as Sheriff
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The Lyon's Den (2003) as Terrence Christianson
- White Rush (2003) as Denny
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Prison Warden
- Home Room (2002) as Principal Robbins
- MDs (2002)
- Red Dragon (2002) as Male Zoo Doctor (uncredited)
- Crossing Jordan (2001) as Agent Hawkins
- Six Feet Under (2001) as Roderick Charles
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Doctor
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Dr. Everett Sloane
- The District (2000) as Mr. Lane
- Traffic (2000) as Prosecutor Ben Williams
- Daddio (2000) as Doug Grayson
- The West Wing (1999) as Mayor
- Family Law (1999)
- Liberty Heights (1999) as Sylvia's Father
- A Slight Case of Murder (1999) as Detective Larry Gray
- Becker (1998) as Cliff
- Any Day Now (1998)
- Sphere (1998) as O.S.S.A. Instructor
- Bulworth (1998) as Uncle David
- How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) as Walter Payne
- Little Girl Fly Away (1998) as Detective Walter Engelhart
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Practice (1997) as Detective Mike McKrew
- Brooklyn South (1997) as Reggie Simpson
- RocketMan (1997) as Ben Stevens
- Gridlock'd (1997) as Supervisor
- The Pretender (1996) as Clark Thomas
- Sleepers (1996) as Marlboro
- Dangerous Minds (1996)
- Ghosts of Mississippi (1996) as Medgar Evers
- The Uninvited (1996) as Stan Comelson
- Bloodhounds (1996) as Agent John DeGraf
- Power 98 (1996) as Det. Wilkinson
- JAG (1995) as Wallace Burke
- Dead Presidents (1995) as Mr. Curtis
- Nixon (1995) as Black Orator
- Trial by Fire (1995)
- Sharon's Secret (1995) as Ashmore
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as George
- One West Waikiki (1994)
- A Child's Cry for Help (1994) as Brad Currie
- Jimmy Hollywood (1994) as Cook
- Sodbusters (1994) as Isaac
- Lily in Winter (1994) as Chick
- The X-Files (1993) as Alvin Kersh
- The X-Files (1993) as Alvin Kersh / Jamaican Crewman
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Staff Sergeant Luther Parrish
- Menace II Society (1993) as Man #2
- Boiling Point (1993) as Prison Officer
- Renegade (1992) as Lieutenant Pete Calloway
- Exclusive (1992) as Jonathan Heglin
- Trespass (1992) as Police Officer Reese
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Henry Thomas
- Seinfeld (1989) as Det. Hudson
- Coach (1989) as Rick Williams
- Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989) as Bert
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
- Roseanne (1988) as Chuck Mitchell
- L.A. Law (1986) as Joseph Russell
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Sonny Greene
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Unemployed Vietnam veteran in Texxon Oil commercial (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Texxon commercial guy (uncredited)
- Another World (1964)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Pickens Jr. best known for?
James Pickens Jr. is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022), The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022), Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (2021), Yellowstone (2018).
When and where was James Pickens Jr. born?
James Pickens Jr. was born on October 26, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
How many credits does James Pickens Jr. have?
James Pickens Jr. has accumulated over 83 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2022.
What is James Pickens Jr.'s background in cinema and television?
James Pickens Jr. is an American actor born on October 26, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. He is best known for his starring role as Dr. Richard Webber on the ABC drama television series Grey's Anatomy, and for his supporting role as Deputy Director Alvin Kersh on later seasons of the Fox Network science ficti...