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Eriq La Salle is an American actor best known for playing Dr.

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Best Known For:The film Coming to America
Breakthrough:Starred as Darryl Jenks in the hit comedy film Coming to America in 1988

10 Quick Facts About Eriq La Salle

  • Full Name: Eriq La Salle
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Date of Birth: July 23, 1962
  • Age: 64 years old
  • Place of Birth: Hartford, Connecticut
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Popular As: Erik Ki La Salle
  • Specialization: Actor, Director, and Producer
  • Net Worth: $25,000,000

Eriq La Salle Age

Eriq La Salle is about 64 years old as of 2026. Eriq La Salle was born in 1962.

Eriq La Salle Height

Eriq La Salle stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches. This is approximately 188 cm.

Education

His educational background includes studies at New York University and Juilliard School.

  • New York University
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Fine Arts
    • Field of Study: Graduate Acting Program
    • Period: 1984
  • Juilliard School
    • Field of Study: Drama Division
    • Period: 1979-1981

Career & Work

Eriq La Salle's career includes acting and entertainment roles with NBC.

Organization: NBC
Role: Actor (Dr. Peter Benton)
Period: 1994–2002
Details: ER

Rise to Fame

Eriq La Salle rose to prominence for his role on the television show ER.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include ER, Coming to America, and Logan.

Television

  • TV Show: ER (Dr. Peter Benton, 1994-2009)

Film

  • Film: Coming to America (Darryl Jenks, 1988)
  • Film: Logan (Will Munson, 2017)

Eriq La Salle Net Worth

Eriq La Salle's net worth is estimated to be between $25,000,000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as an entertainer.

Eriq La Salle Family & Relationships

Eriq La Salle is single.

  • Mother: Ada Haynes

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Eriq La Salle
  • Popular As: Erik Ki La Salle
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Black / African

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: July 23, 1962
  • Age: 64
  • Birthday: July 23
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo
  • Place of Birth: Hartford, Connecticut

Measurements

  • Height: 6 ft 2 in
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Black

Family & Relationships

  • Mother: Ada Haynes
  • Marital Status: Single

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $48,000–$481,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $25,000,000
  • Source of Income: Performance contracts and related creative work

Related Biographies

  • Ada Haynes (Parent • Mother)

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