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Erik King - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

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Updated on January 08, 2026

Explore Erik King net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! Famous for his role as Sergeant James Doakes on the popular Showtime show Dexter and also played Moses Deyell on HBO’s six-season show, Oz. Other television appearances include episodes from Law & Order, NYPD Blue and CSI: Miami. In this article, we will discover how old is Erik King? Who is Erik King dating now & how much money does Erik King have?

NameErik King
First NameErik
Last NameKing
OccupationTv Actor
BirthdayApril 21
Birth Year1969
Place of BirthWashington, D.C.
Home Town
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignAries
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Erik King Biography

Erik King is one of the most popular and richest TV Actor who was born on April 21, 1969 in Washington, D.C., United States. He was in the film with He appeared with Nicolas Cage in the 2004 film National Treasure. in the 2004 film National Treasure.

King, whose father was a policeman, 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 film Krush Groove (1985) as a stage musical.

Early roles for King were in TV series such as Matlock, NYPD Blue and JAG. In 1990, he starred in the short-lived ABC police drama Sunset Beat. He appeared as Moses Deyell in HBO’s television series Oz. 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.

His birthplace was Washington, D.C., to the father of a police officer.

He played Agent Stone in the 2003 episode in the comedy show Malcolm in the Middle.

Erik King (born April 21, 1963) 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.

Erik King Net Worth

Erik is one of the richest TV Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Erik King's net worth $4 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

He was awarded the highest degree in Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia Then, he was in films like Cadillac Man and Stay Tuned.

Net Worth$4 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeTV Actor
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HouseLiving in own house.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

Many peoples want to know what is Erik King ethnicity, nationality, Ancestry & Race? Let's check it out! As per public resource, IMDb & Wikipedia, Erik King's ethnicity is Not Known. We will update Erik King's religion & political views in this article. Please check the article again after few days.

Who is Erik King Dating?

According to our records, Erik King is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Erik King’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Erik King. You may help us to build the dating records for Erik King!

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Erik King height 5 ft 10 in Erik weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height5 ft 10 in
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King’s prominence rose with his role as police detective James Doakes in the Showtime TV series Dexter. He starred in 24 episodes from the pilot in 2006 to the last episode of Season 2 in 2007. For his portrayal as the main antagonist of the show, he received a Saturn Award nomination in 2008 for Best Supporting Actor on Television. He said of his role that:

Facts & Trivia

Erik Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Erik King celebrates birthday on April 21 of every year.

What nationality is Erik King?

American

How old is Erik King?

59 years (April 21, 1963)

Is Erik King in Dexter new blood?

James Doakes, was that you? Some fans swear they heard his voice in the premiere of Dexter: New Blood. Portrayed by Erik King, Doakes worked at the Miami Metro Police Department with Dexter Morgan and was the only one suspicious of him. He was tragically killed in Dexter Season 2.

How tall is Doakes?

Description. Doakes was an African-American who kept his head shaved and had a mustache. He stood roughly at 5 foot, 8 inches, weighed about 200 pounds, and had a defined, muscular build.

What happened to Eric King?

Eric King as a Political Prisoner On June 28, 2016, King was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the charge of “use of explosive materials to commit arson of property used in or affecting interstate commerce” – (18 U.S.C.

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