About Erik King: Erik King is an American actor, best known for his portrayal of Sergeant James Doakes on Showtime's television series Dexter and for his role as Moses Deyell on Oz.
If you really want to see more work that reflects your values, you have to produce it. You have to be a contributor to the business.
I've played a lot of cops. In fact, my father was a cop.
I'm always curious how we sometimes have a different point of view when it comes to justice. And that's why people root for 'Dexter.'
Don't say you want to be an actor and not know how to read a script. Don't give up 15 minutes before the miracle comes. Everyone's career ebbs and flows, especially if you're African American. That's the time to dig in and keep your instrument sharp.