Biography - A Short Wiki
Take a look at Eriq La Salle's nationality, net worth, and other interesting facts!
The popular American actor Eriq La Salle is majorly known for his performances in the 1988 movies titled coming to America. On the other hand, Eriq is also a director, a writer as well as a producer. Additionally, Eriq is popular for his role in the NBC medical drama ER as Dr. Peter Benton. Furthermore, the popular actor has received three NAACP Image Awards as well as three Primetime Emmy Awards.
Career Highlights
Eriq La Salle has experienced an exciting and successful career, to say the least.
After finishing his schooling, Eriq went straight to his acting career where he appeared on the cast of Henry V. Since then, Eriq was involved in many other films, especially in Broadway, while off-Broadway, he got high appreciation for his performances.
Family and Personal Life
Read about the family members and dating life of Eriq La Salle.
Eriq has kept most of his information away from the public. However, he presently is not married and does not have any kids according to the available information.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | N/A |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | No |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Single |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Erik Ki La Salle |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 61 years |
| Date of Birth | July 23, 1962 |
| Place of Birth | Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.88 m, 6 feet 2 inches |
| Weight | N/A |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $30 million |
| Occupation | Actor, Director, Producer, Writer |
Height, Weight, and Age
Eriq La Salle's height is quite tall measuring 1.88 m. Being born on July 23, 1962, translates to an age of 61 years as of todays date (November 18, 2023).
Quotes
But I did on projects that I produced, that I directed, that I acted in because it was important. I want to be a filmmaker. I don’t want to be an actor who directs, I want to be a director. I want to be a filmmaker. So that’s a big difference.
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Art should offend people because art should challenge people.
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The films that have influenced me and the films that have motivated me and inspired me were films that resonated, films that made me think after I saw them.
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I think that you make the best choice with the information that you have before you at that given time.
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So that, to me, is important that audiences are treated with an amount of respect toward their intelligence. Most Hollywood films don’t respect their intelligence.
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