Gary Dourdan
Sagittarius
58 years old
Who is Gary Dourdan?
Gary Dourdan is an American actor and musician best known for his role as Warrick Brown on the hit CBS series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. With a background in music and theater, he has become a familiar face on both the big and small screens. Dourdan is also a skilled alternative musician and record producer.
Early Life and Background
- Full Name: Gary Robert Durdin (later changed to Dourdan)
- Parents:
- Mother: Sandy Durdin (teacher and fashion designer)
- Father: Robert Durdin (entrepreneur and jazz agent)
- Siblings: Second youngest of five children
- Tragedy: His older brother, Darryl, was murdered while in Haiti; the case remains unsolved
- Education: Trained at the Lee Strasberg Institute
- Moved to: Willingboro, New Jersey, and later to New York City
From a young age, Gary was drawn to acting, martial arts, and music, which shaped his multi-faceted career.
Professional Career
Early Career
Gary began as a model and event attendant, then transitioned to theater and indie films. His breakthrough came when Debbie Allen cast him as Shazza Zulu on A Different World.
Television Highlights
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2008): Played Warrick Brown, a forensic analyst with a complex past. He was written out in Season 9 after negotiations with CBS fell through.
- Soul Food (TV series)
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
- Swift Justice
- Jumping the Broom (2011): Played Chef McKenna
Film Appearances
- Alien Resurrection (1997) – As Christie
- Perfect Stranger (2007) – As Cameron, opposite Halle Berry
- Thursday
- Playing God
Music and Other Appearances
- Appeared in Janet Jackson’s music video Again (1993) as her love interest
- Guest appearance in Move the Crowd by Eric B. & Rakim
- Performed at Live 8 with hip hop artist DMC
- Sang alongside Macy Gray at the 2005 Emmys
- Hosted BET’s Lyric Cafe
- Voiced Crispus Allen in Batman: Gotham Knight (2008)
- Played Ray Carter in video games FlatOut 2 and FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage
Dourdan has also released solo music projects as an alternative artist and record producer.
Relationship History
Current Partner
- Maria Del Alamo (2008–present)
Past Marriage
- Roshumba Williams (Married 1992–Divorced 1994)
Previous Relationships
| Partner | Time Period |
|---|---|
| Jennifer Sutton | 1995–2000 |
| Cynthia Hadden | 2001 |
| Jorja Fox | 2001–2002 |
| Lisa Snowdon | 2002–2003 |
| Shakara Ledard | 2004–2005 |
| Anne Greene | 2007 |
| Nicole Vail Cannizzaro | Unknown |
Children
- Lyric Dourdan (Son) – with Cynthia Hadden
- Nyla Dourdan (Daughter) – with Jennifer Sutton
Legal Issues and Controversies
- 2008: Arrested for drug possession (ecstasy and cocaine)
- 2011: Arrested again for drug possession (oxycodone)
- Later in 2011: Arrested for domestic violence—allegedly broke his girlfriend’s nose
- Sentencing: Placed on 5 years’ probation
Despite these legal troubles, Gary continues to work on rebuilding his career and image.
FAQs
1. What is Gary Dourdan best known for?
He is best known for playing Warrick Brown on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
2. Who is Gary Dourdan dating now?
He has been in a long-term relationship with Maria Del Alamo since 2008.
3. How many children does Gary Dourdan have?
He has two children—Lyric (son) and Nyla (daughter).
4. What happened to his character on CSI?
His character, Warrick Brown, was killed off in the Season 9 premiere.
5. Was Gary Dourdan married?
Yes, he was married to model Roshumba Williams from 1992 to 1994.
