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Gary Dourdan was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States on December 11, 1966. Public records list Gary Dourdan as a television actor, film actor and model. That works out to 59 years old in 2026.
My Take
Gary Dourdan deserves way more credit than he typically gets for making CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as compelling as it was. As Warrick Brown, he brought this magnetic, complicated energy that went far beyond the standard procedural template — his character's gambling addiction and personal demons gave the show actual dramatic weight, and Dourdan played every bit of it with real conviction. He's got this natural cool that traces back to his Philadelphia roots, and you can feel it whether he's in a tense lab scene or carrying a quieter emotional moment. His earlier run on A Different World showed the range was always there. It's a shame his post-CSI career never quite got the high-profile vehicle his talent warranted, but within that show's long run, he was genuinely one of the most watchable people on screen.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gary Dourdan
- Name (Japanese)
- ゲイリー・ドゥーダン
- Reading
- げいりー・どぅーだん
- Born
- December 11, 1966 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Horse
- Origin
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / model
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gary Dourdan born?
Born December 11, 1966 (age 59).
Where is Gary Dourdan from?
Gary Dourdan is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Gary Dourdan do?
Gary Dourdan works as actor, television actor, film actor, model.
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