Donald Faison

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Donald Faison

Donald Adeosun Faison, also known as Donald Faison is a well-respected American actor and comedian. Born on June 22, 1974, in Harlem, New York City, Donald catapulted into fame for his leading role as Dr. Chris Turk in the ABC/NBC comedy-drama Scrubs which ran from 2001 to 2010. His acting talent also shone through his supporting role as Murray in both the film Clueless (1995) and the subsequent television series of the same name. His acting journey saw him star as Phil Chase in the TV Land sitcom The Exes from 2011 to 2015, but that's not all. Faison's career spans co-starring roles in films Waiting to Exhale (1995), Remember the Titans (2000), Uptown Girls (2003), Something New (2006), Next Day Air (2009), Skyline (2010), and Kick-Ass 2 (2013). He's truly an actor of great versatility.

Faison's career began when he first appeared in a 1989 commercial for Folgers coffee at the age of 15. His hard work and talent led him to multiple roles in both film and television, earning him a spot among respected actors in the industry. Faison’s portfolio includes roles in the sitcom Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, voicing characters in the MTV animated series Clone High and as part of the music video for Brandy's 'Sittin' Up in My Room', to name a few. He has hosted game shows, like GSN's Winsanity from 2016 to 2018, as well as a rewatch podcast Fake Doctors, Real Friends, started in 2020 with Scrubs co-star Zach Braff. Outside acting, he has created a web series and works in stop motion animation. Truly, his persistence and talent have led him to great heights in his career, and he continues to contribute immensely to American cinema and television.

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Given Name: Donald Adeosun Faison

Born: New York City, U.S.

Citizenship: American

Birthday: June 22, 1974

Occupations: Actor, Comedian

Years Active: 1989-present

Children: 6

Spouses: Lisa Askey, CaCee Cobb

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