Eric Laneuville
Birth Name:
Eric Gerard Laneuville
Birth Place:
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Profession
Director, Actor, Producer, Writer
Fast Facts
- Best known for his role as physician assistant Luther Hawkins in TV series "St․ Elsewhere․"
- Has directed numerous TV shows, including episodes for "Lost," "Prison Break" and "All God's Children․"
- 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