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William Allen Young

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William Allen Young
Born (1954-01-24) January 24, 1954 (age 70)
Occupation(s)Actor, director
Years active1979–present
Spouse
Helen Patrice Moore
(m. 1986)
Children2

William Allen Young (born January 24, 1954)[1] is an American actor and director who has starred in over 100 television, stage, and film projects, including two Academy Award-nominated films, A Soldier's Story and District 9. He is known for his roles as Frank Mitchell on UPN's Moesha,[2][3] Dr. Rollie Guthrie on the CBS medical drama Code Black,[4][5][6] and as Judge Joseph Ratner on CBS's CSI Miami. His other television credits include ABC's The Day After, General Hospital, CBS's Madam Secretary, JAG, Atlanta Child Murders, and The Women of Brewster Place, among other shows. He is also credited with helping to diversify the ranks of writers, actors, directors and producers in Hollywood through the landmark 2000 TV Network Agreement, which he helped broker while serving as a former co-chair of the African-American Steering Committee of the Directors Guild of America.

Early life and education

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Young was born in Washington, D.C. but grew up in South Central, Los Angeles, during the Civil Rights Movement. One of seven children, he was inspired by his mother, Mother Joan Walker of California Southwest Jurisdiction, a high-school dropout who worked as a maid before returning to school at night to get her diploma and a nursing license, which led to a career in the medical profession.

Career

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His acting career includes starring roles in the Academy Award-nominated film, A Soldier's Story, and in Women of Brewster Place, The Atlanta Child Murders, Simple Justice, Sins, Lock Up, and In the Belly of the Beast, and the award-winning Lifetime series Any Day Now. He guest starred in the 6th-season episode "Home Court Advantage" of Sister, Sister in 1999. Millions of viewers still recognize him as Frank Mitchell, the tough-but-loving father, on the hit TV show, Moesha, or as Chief Judge Ratner on CSI: Miami. Young has received critical praise for his stage performances in New York City and Los Angeles, and he has performed abroad in Africa, Austria, France, Italy, London, Sri Lanka, and Russia. Young appears in the movie District 9, filmed on location in South Africa, and released in August 2009. He starred as Harry Wentz on the Disney Channel Original Series Good Luck Charlie (2010-2014). In 2013, Young reunited with Moesha co-star Brandy Norwood on the season six episode, "The Blueprint" on the television show The Game. In 2013, Young made a guest appearance in Madam Secretary episode The Show Must Go On as United States Deputy Secretary of State Steven Cushing.

Personal life

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He has been married to Helen Patrice Moore since November 8, 1986. They have two children. [7]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1980 The Jeffersons Ernie Episode: "Florence's Cousin"
1982 Fame Robert Summers Episode: "Passing Grade"
1983 The Day After Billy McCoy
1984 A Soldier's Story Private Henson
1985 The Atlanta Child Murders Withers
1985 Jagged Edge Greg Arnold
1986 Wisdom Agent Williamson
1988 227 Tony Langford Episode: "The Roommate"
1988 Amen Roger Holloway Episode: "Wedding Bell Blues"
1989 The Women of Brewster Place Eugene
1989 Lock Up Braden
1992 The Waterdance Les
1992 Spies Inc. Rob
1993 Home Improvement Gus Episode: "Arrivederci, Binford"
1994 Almost Dead Henzes
1994 The Sinbad Show Curtis Episode: "Adoption: Part 1"
1994 Diagnosis: Murder Alexander Damon Episode: "A Very Fatal Funeral"
1994 Drop Squad George Truelove
1995 Murphy Brown Lawyer #1 Episode: "Murphy's Law"
1996–2001 Moesha Frank Mitchell Main Cast
1998 Sister, Sister T.C. Banks Episode: "Home Court Advantage", uncredited
2000 The Parkers Frank Mitchell Episode: "A Simple Plan"
2001 Soul Food Coach John Robinson Episode: "Never Can Say Goodbye"
2001–2002 Any Day Now Clyde Turk Terhune 14 episodes
2003 Fear X Agent Lawrence
2003 The District Reverend Hamilton Episode: "Untouchable"
2003 The Agency Police Interrogator Episode: "Coventry"
2003 The Proud Family Mr. Moody Episode: "Pulp Boot Camp"
2004 JAG Henry Kale Episode: "Retrial"
2004–2006 CSI: Miami Chief Judge Joseph Ratner 3 episodes
2005–2007 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Duane McWane 4 episodes
2008 Saving Grace Robbery Detective Episode: "This Is Way Too Normal For You"
2008 The Mentalist Matt Etienne Episode: "Red-Handed"
2009 District 9 Dirk Michaels
2009 Medium Wesley Judson Episode: "You Give Me Fever"
2010 Castle Jerry Camden Episode: "Anatomy of a Murder"
2010 Detroit 1-8-7 Dr. Jonathan Dozier Episode: "Home Invasion/Drive-By"
2011 Fatal Consequences Thomas Shaw
2011-2014 Good Luck Charlie Harry Wentz 7 episodes
2013 The Game Colonel Westbrook 3 episodes
2014–2019 General Hospital Judge David Walters 4 episodes
2015–2018 Code Black Dr. Rollie Guthrie Main Cast
2018 Good Girls Lawyer 2 episodes
2021–present 9-1-1: Lone Star Benjamin Williams
2022 CSI: Vegas Professor Gene Morrow Season 2 Episode 5: In Harm's Way

References

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  1. ^ Rose, Mike (January 24, 2023). "Today's famous birthdays list for January 24, 2023 includes celebrities Neil Diamond, Aaron Neville". Cleveland.com. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  2. ^ "The Cast of Moesha: Where Are They Now?". The Root. September 29, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  3. ^ "A 'Moesha' Reboot Is on the Way". Vibe. December 5, 2019. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  4. ^ "CBS "Code Black" star, William Allen Young to Host Film Festival". Los Angeles Sentinel. April 5, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  5. ^ Petski, Denise (May 24, 2018). "'Code Black' Canceled After Three Seasons at CBS". Deadline. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  6. ^ "Saving Grace: William Allen Young". La Focus Newspaper. October 1, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  7. ^ "William Allen Young - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
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