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<p><h2>Early Life and Education</h2></p>

<p>Eriq La Salle, born <a href="/biography/eriq-la-salle">Erik Ki La Salle</a> on July 23, 1962, in Hartford, Connecticut, is one of four siblings raised by their mother, Ada La Salle. Displaying an early interest in the arts, La Salle attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where he studied drama for two years. He later transferred to New York University, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Tisch School of the Arts.</p>

<p><h2>Career in Movies and TV</h2></p>

<p>La Salle began his professional acting career in 1985 with a role in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Papp">Joseph Papp</a>'s Shakespeare in the Park production of <em>Henry V</em>. This early theater work led to greater visibility in the performing arts community. His first television role was as journalist Mike Rivers on the long-running ABC soap opera <em>One Life to Live</em>.</p>

<p>In 1988, La Salle gained broader recognition when he appeared in the blockbuster comedy <em>Coming to America</em>, directed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Landis">John Landis</a> and starring <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Murphy">Eddie Murphy</a>. The film grossed nearly $290 million worldwide and remains a cult classic. In 1994, La Salle landed his most iconic role as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Benton">Dr.</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Benton">Peter Benton</a> in NBC’s groundbreaking medical drama <em>ER</em>. He portrayed Dr. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Benton">Benton</a> for eight seasons and earned critical acclaim for his performance. Although he left the show in 2002, he returned during the show's 15th and final season, appearing in three episodes and directing one.</p>

<p>La Salle continued expanding his on-screen presence with roles in various films, including the 2006 crime drama <em>Johnny Was</em>, in which he played a Jamaican gangster alongside actors <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinnie_Jones">Vinnie Jones</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Bergin">Patrick Bergin</a>. In 2015, he returned to television both in front of and behind the camera: he played a recurring character and directed an episode of the science fiction series <em>Under the Dome</em>.</p>

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<p><h2>Writing and Literary Career</h2></p>

<p>In addition to acting and directing, La Salle has developed a career as a novelist. He is the <a href="/biography/eriq-la-salle">author</a> of several crime thrillers, including <em>Laws of Depravity</em> and <em>Laws of Wrath</em>, which have been well received by fans of the genre. His official website provides more information about his books and upcoming projects for readers interested in his literary work.</p>

<p><h2>Personal Life</h2></p>

<p>Eriq La Salle was previously married to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anjelah_Johnson">Angela Johnson</a>. Following their divorce, he has maintained a private personal life, preferring to keep details away from public attention. La Salle joined Twitter in the summer of 2012 and, as of recent reports, has amassed over 25,000 followers.</p>

<p><h2>Awards and Nominations</h2></p>

<p>Over the span of his career, La Salle has been recognized with nine notable awards and numerous nominations. He has received honors from the NAACP Image Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards for his performances, particularly for his groundbreaking work on <em>ER</em>. In 1998, he earned a Golden Globe nomination for his role as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Benton">Dr.</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Benton">Peter Benton</a>, marking a significant moment in his acting career.</p>

<p><h2>Continued Creative Pursuits</h2></p>

<p>Although Eriq La Salle remains respected as both an actor and a director, he now appears to be focusing more on his work as an author. His recent public appearances are less frequent, signaling a shift toward writing—an endeavor he has described as more personally fulfilling and creatively satisfying.</p>

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