Erik King

Erik King (born April 21, 1963) is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Sergeant James Doakes on Showtime's television series Dexter. He also gained recognition for his roles as Moses Deyell on Oz and Bobby Davidson in Missing Persons. King attended The Duke Ellington High School of Performing Arts in Washington, DC, and later Towson University in Baltimore, MD. He began his acting career with early roles in TV series such as Matlock, NYPD Blue, and JAG. King has appeared in multiple feature films, including National Treasure and Desperate Measures. His prominence rose with his role as police detective James Doakes in Dexter.