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United States Eriq La Salle is an acclaimed American actor, director, writer, and producer known for his extensive work in film and television and his critically recognized literary contributions.
Eriq La Salle signed with More Medavoy Management for representation. He is primarily known for his role as Dr. Peter Benton on NBC's ER.
Eriq La Salle entered into a three-book, world rights deal with the Ebony Magazine Publishing Imprint, a collaboration with Sourcebooks, for his thriller novels.
Erik Ki La Salle, professionally known as Eriq La Salle, was born on July 23, 1962, in Hartford, Connecticut, where he was raised by his mother, Ada Haynes. He pursued a robust education in the performing arts, attending the Juilliard School’s Drama Division for two years before earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in 1984. His early career included stage work on Broadway and off-Broadway, as well as roles in daytime television dramas, such as playing reporter Mike Rivers on “One Life to Live.” These foundational experiences prepared him for a multifaceted career in entertainment.
La Salle gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Dr. Peter Benton on the medical drama “ER,” a role he held from 1994 to 2002, and briefly reprised in 2008–2009 for the series’ final season. This role earned him three NAACP Image Awards and nominations for a Golden Globe Award and three Primetime Emmy Awards. Concurrent with his acting, La Salle expanded his career into directing, beginning with the HBO movie “Rebound: The Legend of Earl ‘The Goat’ Manigault” in 1996. He has since directed numerous episodes for major networks like HBO, Showtime, NBC, Fox, and CBS, becoming a significant figure in the Dick Wolf Entertainment universe, particularly as an Executive Producer and director for “Chicago P.D.”
In addition to his acting and directing career, La Salle has also established himself as a writer. He authored the thriller novels “Laws of Depravity” (2012), “Laws of Wrath,” and “Laws of Annihilation” (2023). An episode he wrote for “The Twilight Zone” was recognized on the WGA’s list of 101 Best Written TV Series. His career reflects a sustained engagement across various creative disciplines within the entertainment industry, including recent acting roles in upcoming series like “On Call” (2025).
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