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  • Birth Name: Gary Durdin
  • Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 12/11/1966, Sagittarius
  • Profession: Actor
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In the early '90s Debbie Allen spotted Dourdan while he was vacationing in Paris and subsequently gave him his first big break — a recurring role on A Different World. This striking African-American actor with dazzling green eyes quickly landed a succession of small parts in movies and big parts in short-lived TV shows before CSI turned him into a star and sex symbol. In addition to boasting model looks, Dourdan exudes keen intelligence, a combination that has endeared him to audiences.Gary Dourdan Fast Facts:
  • Uncle plays saxophone for Sister Sledge.
  • In 1973, his older brother Daryl was murdered while vacationing in Haiti. The case is still unsolved.
  • Plays guitar, piano, bass, drums and saxophone.
  • Named one of TV's Sexiest Men in TV GUIDE in 2005.
  • Sang, with Macy Gray, the theme song to The Jeffersons, "Movin' On Up," at the 2005 Emmys.
  • Gary Dourdan Relationships:
  • Darryl Durdin - Brother
  • Nyla Dourdan - Daughter
  • Robert Durdin - Father
  • Roshumba Williams - Ex-wife
  • Sandy Durdin - Mother

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Gary Dourdan Gets Charged

Network: E Online
Posted: 5/7/2008
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Breaking: Gary Dourdan Arrested

Network: E Online
Posted: 4/29/2008
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Stryker Meets TV Star, Gary Dourdan
Stryker talks with CSI star, Gary Dourdan,...
Network: CBS
Posted: 11/15/2007 Length: 7m 35s
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