Charles S. Dutton is an American actor, voiceover artist, director, producer, and former amateur boxer who has been cast in a variety of movies and shows which include Roc, The Piano Lesson, Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery, Alien 3, Rudy, A Time to Kill, Oz, Blind Faith, Cookie’s Fortune, Gothika, The Corner, Without a Trace, The Practice, CSI: NY, and American Horror Story: Murder House.
Born Name
Charles Stanley Dutton
Nick Name
Roc
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Residence
Howard County, Maryland, United States
Nationality
Education
Charles S. Dutton attended Hagerstown Junior College (later Hagerstown Community College) located in Hagerstown, Maryland and graduated with an Associate of Arts degree in 1976. Later, he got enrolled at Towson State University (later Towson University) as a drama major and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1978.
In 1983, Charles S. Dutton received a master’s degree in acting from the Yale School of Drama.
Occupation
Actor, Voiceover Artist, Director, Producer, Former Amateur Boxer
Family
- Father – He was a truck driver.
Manager
Charles S. Dutton is represented by Greene & Associates Talent Agency, Talent Management Company, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
92 kg or 203 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Charles S. Dutton has dated –
- Debbi Morgan (1989-1994) – He was married to film and television actress Debbi Morgan from 1989 to 1994.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Charles S. Dutton is of African-American descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Clean-shaven head
- Stocky frame
Charles S. Dutton Facts
- When he was 4 years old, his parents got divorced.
- He spent his childhood years growing up in Baltimore’s Latrobe Homes public housing.
- Charles S. Dutton made his first theatrical film appearance as Dom in the 1985 anthology horror film, Cat’s Eye.
- He played the role of Boy Willie in the 1995 musical drama television film, The Piano Lesson, and this role got him nominated for the Golden Globe Award for “Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film” and Primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie”.
- In 2001, Charles S. Dutton was cast as Leonard Marshall in an episode of the legal comedy-drama TV series, The Practice, for which he won the Primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series”.
- As a boxer, he was nicknamed ‘Ric’, a nickname which was derived from “Rockhead” from childhood rock-throwing battles.
- As a voiceover artist, he has worked on projects like 40 Minutes of Hell, Freedom: A History of US, and Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child. Charles S. Dutton also provided vocals to the character of Cookie in the video game titled Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery.
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Facts of Charles S. Dutton
- full nameCharles S. Dutton
- Date of Birth January 30, 1951
- Age 73 years 10 months
- Horoscope Aquarius
- Lucky Number 2
- Lucky Stone Amethyst
- Lucky Color Turquoise
- Best Match for Marriage Aquarius, Gemini, Sagittarius
- weight92 kg
- height5 ft 9 in