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Charles S. Dutton

Bio: Charles Stanley Dutton (born January 30, 1951) is an American stage, film, and television actor and director. He is perhaps best known for starring in the television series Roc (1991–1994) and House MD (as the father of Eric Foreman)
Born: Tue, Jan 30 1951
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Charles S. Dutton is 74 years old
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Poster of Carter High
Carter High
Charles S. Dutton was 64 in Carter High as 'Coach James'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 2015
Poster of The Perfect Guy
The Perfect Guy
Charles S. Dutton was 64 in The Perfect Guy as 'Roger Vaughn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 2015
Poster of What Lola Wants
What Lola Wants
Charles S. Dutton was 64 in What Lola Wants as 'Cop'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 2015
Poster of Bessie
Bessie
Charles S. Dutton was 64 in Bessie as 'William 'Pa' Rainey'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 16 2015
Poster of August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand
August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand
Charles S. Dutton was 64 in August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 2015
Poster of A Novel Romance
A Novel Romance
Charles S. Dutton was 63 in A Novel Romance as 'Harris'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 10 2015
Poster of Comeback Dad
Comeback Dad
Charles S. Dutton was 63 in Comeback Dad as 'Othell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 21 2014
Poster of Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery
Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery
Charles S. Dutton was 63 in Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery as 'Cookie (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 11 2014
Poster of Android Cop
Android Cop
Charles S. Dutton was 63 in Android Cop as 'Mayor Jacobs'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 04 2014
Poster of A Very Larry Christmas
A Very Larry Christmas
Charles S. Dutton was 62 in A Very Larry Christmas as 'Alberic'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 2013
Poster of The Monkey's Paw
The Monkey's Paw
Charles S. Dutton was 62 in The Monkey's Paw as 'Detective Margolis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 08 2013
Poster of LUV
LUV
Charles S. Dutton was 61 in LUV as 'Cofield'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 2013
Poster of Least Among Saints
Least Among Saints
Charles S. Dutton was 61 in Least Among Saints as 'George'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2012
Poster of The Obama Effect
The Obama Effect
Charles S. Dutton was 61 in The Obama Effect as 'John Thomas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 2012
Poster of Bad Ass
Bad Ass
Charles S. Dutton was 61 in Bad Ass as 'Panther'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 12 2012
Poster of 40 Minutes of Hell
40 Minutes of Hell
Charles S. Dutton was 61 in 40 Minutes of Hell as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 11 2012
Poster of Back Into the Tunnels: The Making of 'Mimic'
Back Into the Tunnels: The Making of 'Mimic'
Charles S. Dutton was 60 in Back Into the Tunnels: The Making of 'Mimic' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 27 2011
Poster of Legion
Legion
Charles S. Dutton was 58 in Legion as 'Percy Walker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 2010
Poster of Fame
Fame
Charles S. Dutton was 58 in Fame as 'Mr. James Dowd'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of The Express
The Express
Charles S. Dutton was 57 in The Express as 'Willie 'Pops' Davis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 2008
Poster of American Violet
American Violet
Charles S. Dutton was 57 in American Violet as 'Reverend Sanders'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 28 2008
Poster of Racing for Time
Racing for Time
Charles S. Dutton was 57 in Racing for Time as 'Lt. Stack'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 16 2008
Poster of The Third Nail
The Third Nail
Charles S. Dutton was 57 in The Third Nail as 'Sydney Washington'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 2008
Poster of Honeydripper
Honeydripper
Charles S. Dutton was 56 in Honeydripper as 'Maceo'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 10 2007
Poster of The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
Charles S. Dutton was 55 in The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays as 'Boy Willie (segment "The Piano Lesson")'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 02 2006
Poster of Mayday
Mayday
Charles S. Dutton was 54 in Mayday as 'Admiral Randolf Hennings'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 02 2005
Poster of The L.A. Riot Spectacular
The L.A. Riot Spectacular
Charles S. Dutton was 54 in The L.A. Riot Spectacular as 'The Mayor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 25 2005
Poster of Something the Lord Made
Something the Lord Made
Charles S. Dutton was 53 in Something the Lord Made as 'William Thomas'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 30 2004
Poster of Secret Window
Secret Window
Charles S. Dutton was 53 in Secret Window as 'Ken Karsch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 2004
Poster of Against the Ropes
Against the Ropes
Charles S. Dutton was 53 in Against the Ropes as 'Felix Reynolds'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 2004
Poster of Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'
Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'
Charles S. Dutton was 52 in Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 2003
Poster of Gothika
Gothika
Charles S. Dutton was 52 in Gothika as 'Douglas Grey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 2003
Poster of D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear
D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear
Charles S. Dutton was 52 in D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear as 'Chief Charles Moose'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 2003
Poster of Conviction
Conviction
Charles S. Dutton was 51 in Conviction as 'McGill'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 29 2002
Poster of 10,000 Black Men Named George
10,000 Black Men Named George
Charles S. Dutton was 51 in 10,000 Black Men Named George as 'Milton Webster'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 24 2002
Poster of D-Tox
D-Tox
Charles S. Dutton was 50 in D-Tox as 'Detective Hendricks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 04 2002
Poster of For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story
For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story
Charles S. Dutton was 49 in For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story as 'Dizzy Gillespie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 18 2000
Poster of Deadlocked
Deadlocked
Charles S. Dutton was 49 in Deadlocked as 'Jacob Doyle'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 18 2000
Poster of Random Hearts
Random Hearts
Charles S. Dutton was 48 in Random Hearts as 'Alcee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1999
Poster of Cookie's Fortune
Cookie's Fortune
Charles S. Dutton was 48 in Cookie's Fortune as 'Willis Richland'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 24 1999
Poster of The 60s
The 60s
Charles S. Dutton was 48 in The 60s as 'Reverend Willie Taylor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 07 1999
Poster of Blind Faith
Blind Faith
Charles S. Dutton was 47 in Blind Faith as 'Charles Williams'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 23 1998
Poster of Black Dog
Black Dog
Charles S. Dutton was 47 in Black Dog as 'Ford'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1998
Poster of First Time Felon
First Time Felon
Charles S. Dutton was 46 in First Time Felon as 'Inmate (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 06 1997
Poster of Mimic
Mimic
Charles S. Dutton was 46 in Mimic as 'Leonard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1997
Poster of Jack Reed: Death and Vengeance
Jack Reed: Death and Vengeance
Charles S. Dutton was 45 in Jack Reed: Death and Vengeance as 'Lieutenant Charles Silvera (as Charles Dutton)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 17 1996
Poster of Get on the Bus
Get on the Bus
Charles S. Dutton was 45 in Get on the Bus as 'George'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 16 1996
Poster of Night Visitors
Night Visitors
Charles S. Dutton was 45 in Night Visitors as 'Dr. Eldon James'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 13 1996
Poster of A Time to Kill
A Time to Kill
Charles S. Dutton was 45 in A Time to Kill as 'Ozzie Walls'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 24 1996
Poster of Jack Reed: A Killer Among Us
Jack Reed: A Killer Among Us
Charles S. Dutton was 44 in Jack Reed: A Killer Among Us as 'Charles Silvera'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 07 1996
Poster of Cry, the Beloved Country
Cry, the Beloved Country
Charles S. Dutton was 44 in Cry, the Beloved Country as 'John Kumalo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1995
Poster of Nick of Time
Nick of Time
Charles S. Dutton was 44 in Nick of Time as 'Hucy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1995
Poster of Se7en
Se7en
Charles S. Dutton was 44 in Se7en as 'Cop (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1995
Poster of Jack Reed: One of Our Own
Jack Reed: One of Our Own
Charles S. Dutton was 44 in Jack Reed: One of Our Own as 'Lt. Charles Silvera'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 25 1995
Poster of Zooman
Zooman
Charles S. Dutton was 44 in Zooman as 'Emmett'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 19 1995
Poster of The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson
Charles S. Dutton was 44 in The Piano Lesson as 'Boy Willie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 05 1995
Poster of A Low Down Dirty Shame
A Low Down Dirty Shame
Charles S. Dutton was 43 in A Low Down Dirty Shame as 'Rothmiller'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1994
Poster of Jack Reed: A Search for Justice
Jack Reed: A Search for Justice
Charles S. Dutton was 43 in Jack Reed: A Search for Justice as 'Charles Silvera'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 02 1994
Poster of Foreign Student
Foreign Student
Charles S. Dutton was 43 in Foreign Student as 'Howlin' Wolf'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 20 1994
Poster of Surviving the Game
Surviving the Game
Charles S. Dutton was 43 in Surviving the Game as 'Walter Cole'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 1994
Poster of Rudy
Rudy
Charles S. Dutton was 42 in Rudy as 'Fortune'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1993
Poster of Menace II Society
Menace II Society
Charles S. Dutton was 42 in Menace II Society as 'Mr. Butler'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1993
Poster of The Distinguished Gentleman
The Distinguished Gentleman
Charles S. Dutton was 41 in The Distinguished Gentleman as 'Elijah Hawkins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1992
Poster of Alien³
Alien³
Charles S. Dutton was 41 in Alien³ as 'Dillon'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1992
Poster of Mississippi Masala
Mississippi Masala
Charles S. Dutton was 40 in Mississippi Masala as 'Tyrone Williams'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 18 1991
Poster of Q & A
Q & A
Charles S. Dutton was 39 in Q & A as 'Sam Chapman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 1990
Poster of An Unremarkable Life
An Unremarkable Life
Charles S. Dutton was 38 in An Unremarkable Life as 'Lou'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 1989
Poster of Jacknife
Jacknife
Charles S. Dutton was 38 in Jacknife as 'Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 1989
Poster of Runaway
Runaway
Charles S. Dutton was 38 in Runaway as 'Ralph Colby'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 1989
Poster of Crocodile Dundee II
Crocodile Dundee II
Charles S. Dutton was 37 in Crocodile Dundee II as 'Leroy Brown'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 19 1988
Poster of Astonished
Astonished
Charles S. Dutton was 36 in Astonished as 'White'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of No Mercy
No Mercy
Charles S. Dutton was 35 in No Mercy as 'Sergeant Sandy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1986
Poster of Apology
Apology
Charles S. Dutton was 35 in Apology as 'Asst. District Attorney'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 27 1986
Poster of Cat's Eye
Cat's Eye
Charles S. Dutton was 34 in Cat's Eye as 'Dom'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1985

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Zero Hour
Zero Hour
Charles S. Dutton was 62+ in Zero Hour as 'Father Mickle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 14 2013
Poster of The Following
The Following
Charles S. Dutton was 61+ in The Following as 'FBI Director Tom Franklin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 21 2013
Poster of Longmire
Longmire
Charles S. Dutton was 61+ in Longmire as 'Detective Fales, Fales, '.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 03 2012
Poster of American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Charles S. Dutton was 60+ in American Horror Story as 'Detective Granger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 2011
Poster of Law & Order: LA
Law & Order: LA
Charles S. Dutton was 59+ in Law & Order: LA as 'Reverend Davidson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 2010
Poster of Celebrity Ghost Stories
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Charles S. Dutton was 58+ in Celebrity Ghost Stories as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2009
Poster of The Good Wife
The Good Wife
Charles S. Dutton was 58+ in The Good Wife as 'Pastor Damon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Sleeper Cell
Sleeper Cell
Charles S. Dutton was 54+ in Sleeper Cell
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 04 2005
Poster of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
Charles S. Dutton was 54+ in Criminal Minds as 'Tony Cole'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of My Name Is Earl
My Name Is Earl
Charles S. Dutton was 54+ in My Name Is Earl as 'Reggie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2005
Poster of Threshold
Threshold
Charles S. Dutton was 54+ in Threshold as 'J.T. Baylock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 16 2005
Poster of House
House
Charles S. Dutton was 53+ in House as 'Rodney Foreman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Clubhouse
Clubhouse
Charles S. Dutton was 53+ in Clubhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 2004
Poster of CSI: NY
CSI: NY
Charles S. Dutton was 53+ in CSI: NY as 'Talmadge Neville'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004
Poster of The L Word
The L Word
Charles S. Dutton was 52+ in The L Word as 'Dr. Benjamin Bradshaw'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 18 2004
Poster of Without a Trace
Without a Trace
Charles S. Dutton was 51+ in Without a Trace as 'Chet Collins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of Ed
Ed
Charles S. Dutton was 49+ in Ed as 'Rev. Thomas Carver'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 08 2000
Poster of Aftershock: Earthquake in New York
Aftershock: Earthquake in New York
Charles S. Dutton was 48+ in Aftershock: Earthquake in New York as 'Mayor Bruce Lincoln'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1999
Poster of The '60s
The '60s
Charles S. Dutton was 48+ in The '60s as 'Reverend Willie Taylor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 07 1999
Poster of The Sopranos
The Sopranos
Charles S. Dutton was 47+ in The Sopranos as 'Officer Wilmore'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1999
Poster of Oz
Oz
Charles S. Dutton was 46+ in Oz as 'Professor Alvah Case'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 12 1997
Poster of True Women
True Women
Charles S. Dutton was 46+ in True Women as 'Josiah'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 18 1997
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Charles S. Dutton was 46+ in The Practice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Charles S. Dutton was 44+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child as 'Ol' George (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Homicide: Life on the Street
Homicide: Life on the Street
Charles S. Dutton was 42+ in Homicide: Life on the Street
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1993
Poster of Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Charles S. Dutton was 41+ in Are You Afraid of the Dark?
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 15 1992
Poster of Roc
Roc
Charles S. Dutton was 40+ in Roc as 'Roc Emerson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 25 1991
Poster of A Man Called Hawk
A Man Called Hawk
Charles S. Dutton was 37+ in A Man Called Hawk
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 28 1989
Poster of The Murder of Mary Phagan
The Murder of Mary Phagan
Charles S. Dutton was 36+ in The Murder of Mary Phagan as 'Jim Conley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 24 1988
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Charles S. Dutton was 34+ in The Equalizer as 'Abmennet'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Charles S. Dutton was 33+ in Miami Vice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Charles S. Dutton was 31+ in Cagney & Lacey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982