Biography
Donald Adeosun Faison (born June 22, 1974), famous as Donald Faison, is a renowned American actor and comedian. He is best known for his leading role as Dr. Chris Turk in the ABC/NBC comedy-drama Scrubs.
He has also appeared in several films, including Remember the Titans, Uptown Girls, Embattled, and Skyline, among others.
Donald Faison began his acting career in early 1989, appearing in several Off-Broadway productions. He made his film debut with a small role in the 1995 film Clueless. The following year, he appeared in another cult classic, the film Waiting to Exhale.
Donald Faison‘s big break came in 2001 when he was cast as Dr. Chris Turk in Scrubs. The show was a critical and commercial success, running for nine seasons.
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| Full Name: | Donald Adeosun Faison |
| Stage Name: | Donald Faison |
| Born: | 22 June 1974 (age 48 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Harlem, New York, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.81 m |
| Parents: | Donald Faison, Shirley Faison |
| Siblings: | Olamide Faison, Dade Faison |
| Wife • Spouse: | CaCee Cobb (m. 2012), Lisa Askey (m. 2001–2005) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Audrey Ince, Minka Kelly (2004-2005) |
| Children: | Dade Faison, Kobe Faison, Sean Faison-Ince, Rocco Faison, Kaya Faison, Wilder Frances Faison |
| Occupation: | Actor • Comedian |
| Net Worth: | $12 million |
Early Life & Education
Donald Adeosun Faison was born on June 22, 1974, in Harlem, New York City, United States. His mother is called Shirley Faison, a talent agent, and his father called, Donald Faison, worked as a building manager.
His parents got divorced when he was 18 years old. He is the oldest child in his family. He has a younger brother, a musician named Olamide Faison. One of his siblings is Dade Faison.
Donald Faison is of Nigerian descent. His parents were active with the National Black Theatre in Harlem. He attended the Professional Children’s School in Manhattan with his best friend, actor Dash Mihok.
