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Born on January 29, 1975 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, Sharif Atkins is a film producer and television actor. Sharif Atkins is 51 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Whitney M. Young Magnet High School and Northwestern University. Notable works include ER, White Collar and Light It Up.
My Take
Sharif Atkins is a model of the trustworthy ensemble actor. Born in Pittsburgh and trained at Northwestern, he has landed recurring roles that audiences genuinely remember: Dr. Gallant on ER, Agent Jones on White Collar, and Captain Gates on NCIS: Hawaii. What I appreciate is that he builds longevity by being the dependable backbone of long-running series rather than chasing one big lead. His formal education seems to show in the grounded, unshowy quality of his performances, and his move into producing suggests he thinks like a storyteller, not just a hired face. I respect actors who win through consistency, and Atkins clearly has.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sharif Atkins
- Name (Japanese)
- シャリフ・アトキンス
- Reading
- しゃりふ・あときんす
- Born
- January 29, 1975 (age 51)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rabbit
- Origin
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film producer / television actor
2. Background
- High school
- Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
- University
- Northwestern University
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | ER | — | |
| Notable work | White Collar | — | |
| Notable work | Light It Up | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Sharif Atkins born?
Born January 29, 1975 (age 51).
Where is Sharif Atkins from?
Sharif Atkins is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Sharif Atkins do?
Sharif Atkins works as actor, film producer, television actor.
What is Sharif Atkins known for?
Notable works include ER, White Collar, Light It Up.
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