Charles S. Dutton

Charles Dutton (born January 30, 1951 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American actor/director.

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January 30 - 1951 - Baltimore, Maryland - American

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Dutton is most known for turning his life around after serving time in prison for fatally stabbing a man in a street fight. While incarcerated, he discovered a love of the theater and studied for a college degree.

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In 1985, he debuted on the Broadway stage, winning a Theatre World Award plus a nomination for the Best Actor Tony Award for his performance in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. He was nominated for a second Tony Award as Best actor in 1990 for his role in The Piano Lesson.

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Broadway - Theatre World Award - Tony Award - The Piano Lesson

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Dutton gained acclaim for his show Roc shown on FOX television from 1991 to 1994. He currently co-stars in the CBS science fiction series, Threshold.

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Roc - FOX television - CBS - Science fiction - Threshold

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