Sharif Atkins performs a leading role in the upcoming Warner Brothers feature PREACHER’S KID. On television he appears in every episode of the first season of the USA cable hit show WHITE COLLAR. He also stars in the romantic comedy series MY MANNY for TBS and TBS.Com.
Born in Pittsburgh, raised in Chicago, and educated at Northwestern University, Sharif began his career in Chicago theatre but he is best know for his successful five year stint playing the role of "Michael Gallant" on ER which came to a dramatic end when his character was killed in the line of duty in Iraq. Sharif next starred in the NBC series HAWAI’I, then spent 2 seasons playing “Gary Navarro,” the hearer of thoughts on USA networks hit series THE 4400, while recurring in a romantic arc with music, film and television star EVE on her series by the same name. He has starred in independent films including ALL NIGHTER, PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS, and OUT OF EXILE, Sharif was given his earliest break in the business by producer John Wells, (ER, WEST WING) who cast him in his first leading role in a TNT movie entitled THE BIG TIME. His most recent roles include numerous guest starring appearances on a variety of well known television series including, CSI: MIAMI (CBS), CRIMINAL MINDS (CBS), COLD CASE (CBS), RAISING THE BAR (TNT), a recurring role on NUMBERS (CBS), and earlier appearances on IN JUSTICE (ABC), ARLI$$ (HBO), and the DISTRICT (CBS) among others.
Sharif, who now resides in Los Angeles, celebrates his birthday on January 29.
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