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Erik King
Plays Sgt. James Doakes. Erik King is an American film, television and stage actor, known for his portrayal of Sgt. Doakes on Dexter. He also appeared as Moses Deyell in HBO's hit television series Oz.
King is currently starring in "Wig Out!" a play about "drag queens and the men who love them".King appeared in the blockbuster adventure National Treasure opposite Nicolas Cage, Desperate Measures with Michael Keaton and a number of other feature films. His other episodic work includes Malcolm In The Middle, Charmed and CSI: Miami. King appeared on The District as "Travis Hayward", as well as CBS' Touched By An Angel. Erik King's earlier career proves he is no stranger to crime dramas, as he has also starred in major series such as Matlock, NYPD Blue and JAG.
King attended Morehouse College, where he won a varsity letter in track and field and graduated summa cum laude. For his honors thesis, he adapted the seminal 1985 film Krush Groove as a stage musical.
He is currently the spokesman for Michelin's new HydroEdge line of tires
