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Gary Dourdan

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Key facts

Name at birth Gary Robert Durdin[1]
Birth date December 11, 1966[1]
Birth place Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1]
Occupation Actor[1]
Known for Warrick Brown in *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation*[1]
Known for Shazza Zulu in *A Different World*[1]

Gary Dourdan is an American actor born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on December 11, 1966.

Context

Gary Dourdan is best known for his roles as Warrick Brown in *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation* and Shazza Zulu in *A Different World* [1]. He started his acting career at Philadelphia’s Freedom Theater program and trained in the Meisner technique and at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute [2].

Documented claims

  • He began his acting career at Philadelphia’s Freedom Theater program. [2]
  • He trained in the Meisner technique and at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. [2]
  • He married Roshumba Williams in 1992 and later divorced. [1]
  • He has two children. [1]

Questions and answers

What is Gary Dourdan known for?

Gary Dourdan is known for his roles as Warrick Brown in *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation* and Shazza Zulu in *A Different World* [1].

Where was Gary Dourdan born?

Gary Dourdan was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. [1].

When was Gary Dourdan born?

Gary Dourdan was born on December 11, 1966 [1].

Does Gary Dourdan have children?

Yes, Gary Dourdan has two children [1].

Sources

  1. Gary Dourdan — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Gary Dourdan - Age, Bio, Family — famousbirthdays.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People