Erik King

• Character: Sergeant James Doakes
• Date of Birth: December 31st, 1969
• Age: 2010

Erik King began his career in 1983. After a few blows unheard, in 1989 Erik starred in Brian De Palma's Outrages with Sean Penn. After several unreleased films, in late 90's Erik appeared as guest in tv series such as JAG, NYPD Blue. In 1996 he returned to the big screen, acting with Hugh Grant and Gene Hackman in Michael Apted's Extreme Measures. In 2000, Erik played the role of Moses Deyell in the 4th season of HBO hit series Oz, then appeared in many other shows: CSI: Miami, Charmed, Malcolm in the Middle... In 2004, Erik returned to cinema, with the role of agent Colfax in Jon Turteltaub's National Treasure opposite to Nicolas Cage and Diane Kruger. The film was an international success. In 2006, Showtime gave him the role of Sgt. Doakes in the series Dexter alongside Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter and his former Oz colleague, Lauren Velez. In his spare time Erik enjoys martial arts, music and working with children.

Sergeant James Doakes

An ill-tempered vet, Doakes is the one cop on the force, supposed experts in judging character, who suspects something isn't quite right with Dexter.

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