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James Pickens Jr.

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James Pickens Jr.: Biography

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Birth Place: Cleveland, OH
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 10/26/1954, Scorpio
Profession: Actor

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A veteran character actor who spent two busy but anonymous decades in the biz before hitting it big as the chief of staff on the medical drama Grey's Anatomy, Pickens Jr. began his career on the New York stage ... read more

James Pickens Jr.: TV Guide News

Episode Recap: The Becoming | Grey's Anatomy | 5/9/2008 New
“It was not a good day,” according to Dr. Wyatt (Amy Madigan), but I’m inclined to disagree. While Meredith may be fooling herself into thinking she can accept that “Derek is with Rose,” Derek clearly got a dose of reality when he slept with Rose and found himself only thinking about Meredith. Cleary these two are meant to be together, but I have to admit, the longing and anticipation is driving me crazy! In truth though, the angst also creates some of my favorite moments. When Derek stood in the hospital hallway between Rose and Meredith, and in essence, chose to “spend the night” with Meredith at the hospital rather than go home with Rose, I was melting. That was until Meredith advised him to leave anyway, but Derek did return with a bottle of champagne and a beautiful monologue about celebrating when they “finally get it right.” True, he was talking about when they finally succeed at treating a clinical patient, but I think we... read more
Episode Recap: Piece of My Heart | Grey's Anatomy | 5/2/2008
“Reunited and it feels so good!” Yes, it was almost like old times when Addison showed up tonight. If she hadn’t had to spend so much time “catching up” on all of the soapy Seattle Grace details, it might have felt like she had never left. And I almost allowed myself to be tricked into thinking she might return to Washington when the Chief suggested he could start her paperwork (despite knowing that Private Practice is fully expected to return in the fall). So, I guess I shouldn’t have been surprised when she dismissed the idea of a permanent stay by saying, “I needed to come back to see that it was right to leave.” Perhaps that’s how you feel Addison, but I still think you belong at Seattle Grace!Aside from Addison, there seemed to be a lot going on tonight. For starters, Ava (Elizabeth Reaser) returned to tell Alex she was preggers and it was a distinct possibility that the baby was his. Alex’s response could best be... read more
It's Good to Be Scared | Grey's Anatomy | 12/7/2007
Episode Recap: Crash Into Me (Part Two) December 6, 2007What a night! Mer finally tells Derek that she doesn't want him to date other people and he goes and locks lips with Rose at the hospital! Shonda couldn't have planned that cliffhanger any better herself, because tonight's episode marks the last new episode available this month. All I can say is, I really hope that Derek doesn't choose Rose over Meredith. It's true, Mer was slow to open up to him, but how can he walk away from her now? Especially after she told him, "I don't want to lose you."My heart really goes out to Bailey, too. Tonight, she put her troubled marriage on the line to operate on Shane (Gale Harold), a white supremacist. Though it didn't really surprise me that Shane was more concerned about his "ruined" tattoo than he was about how Bailey had saved his life. For me, it was almost harder to watch Tucker (Cress Williams), disregard the importance of Bailey's job and then suggest to George that their... read more
Grey's Chief Is Not Quite McReady for Romance | TV Guide Interviews & Features | 11/22/2007
When it comes to available bachelors, Seattle Grace Hospital has a slew that classify as swoonworthy. Newly added to the list is "the chief," played by James Pickens Jr. "Obviously, he?s scared to death of getting in the dating pool," Pickens tells TV Guide of his character, Dr. Richard Webber on Grey's Anatomy. "With McDreamy and McSteamy trying to egg him on, it doesn?t bode well for him." Pickens doesn?t see reconciliation on the horizon between the chief and his wife, Adele, played by ... read more
Just Like Old Times | Grey's Anatomy | 11/16/2007
Episode Recap: "Forever Young" (November 15, 2007)Tonight, Bailey took charge and let the residents know there was a new boss in town, but she soon lost her drive when an old crush, Marcus (D.B. Woodside), appeared in the ER. So, while I was excited to see the old Bailey laying down the law early on, I was equally disappointed to see her turn to mush for a guy who obviously used her all throughout high school. And so we had our theme for the night---Seattle Grace is just like high school!While George and Izzie did their best to avoid each other tonight, rumors regarding their rocky relationship kept cropping up everywhere. I have to admit, watching Izzie confront George by saying, "I heard we broke-up," certainly took me back to my school days. Sure, the hallway dramas back then were painful to watch and even more painful to be a part of, but a part of me found myself longing for those days again. Thanks for making me all sentimental, Shonda!Of course, at every school there's... read more

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Greys Anatomy, James Pickens Jr courtesy Michael Desmond/ABC

Greys Anatomy, Ellen Pompeo, James Pickens Jr, Patrick Dempsey courtesy Ron Tom/ABC

Greys Anatomy,James Pickens Jr courtesy Ron Tom/ABC

Greys Anatomy, Chyler Leigh, TR Knight, James Pickens Jr courtesy Scott Garfield/ABC

Greys Anatomy, James Pickens Jr courtesy Bob D'Amico/ABC

Grey s Anatomy, James Pickens Jr, James Gammon, Sara Ramirez courtesy Ron Tom/ABC

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James Pickens Jr.: TV Listings

James Pickens Jr.: Credits

Title	Year	Type	Video
A Holiday Celebration at Ford's Theatre (Appearing)	2007	TV Show Series
Daytime Emmy Awards (Appearing)	2006	TV Show Series
They Started on Soaps 6 (Subject (person only))	2006	TV Show Series
Grey's Anatomy (Actor - Richard Webber)	2005	TV Show Series	Available
Venom (Actor - Sheriff)	2005	Movie