James Pickens Jr.

Birth Name:

James Pickens

Birth Place:

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Received a University's Distinguished Alumnus Award from the college he graduated from
He is the founder of the James Pickens Jr․ Foundation, which focuses on the sport of rodeo to benefit communities
His role on "Grey's Anatomy" has earned him two NAACP Image Awards
Earned a bachelors degree in fine arts from Bowling Green State University in 1976
Began performing in the oldest African-American theater in the United States, Cleveland's Karamu House
Quote: "I never intended on being an actor, it was the furthest thing from my mind․ I have a degree in art, I was an artist originally․ I didn't know what I really wanted to do with that, I didn't want to change․"
Quote: "(When asked about his passion for roping) "It's a great escape from the craziness of Hollywood․ It's a nice therapy for me․ Even when I don't rope, just getting my horse outside is a great way to collect myself and be out in nature․""
Is a member of the United States Team Roping Championships

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