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
