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Eric Laneuville Biography
Birth Name:Eric Gerard Laneuville
Birth Place:New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Profession Director, Actor, Producer, Writer
Fast Facts
- Has directed numerous TV shows, including episodes for "Lost," "Prison Break" and "All God's Children․"
- Best known for his role as physician assistant Luther Hawkins in TV series "St․ Elsewhere․"
- Acquired an agent at age 14
- Quote: "For a black actor․․․who is not considered a sex symbol, for a black actor who is not considered a comedian, there is no future for me (other than directing)․"
Awards
- 1989Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series: nominated
- 1990DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series - Night: winner
- 1992DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series - Night: winner
- 1992Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing in a Drama Series: winner
- 1993Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 1993Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing in a Drama Series: nominated
- 1994CableACE-Children's Programming Special - 7 and Older: nominated
- 1994DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series - Night: nominated
- 2008DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series: nominated