Guide Note

James Pickens Jr. portrays Dr. Richard Webber on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. Before his time on Grey's Anatomy, he played roles on several television shows, including The X Files, NYPD Blue and The Lyon's Dean.

Fast Facts

Birth name: James Pickens, Jr.
Born: October 26, 1954
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
Spouse: Gina Pickens
Debut TV show: Another World (1986-1990)
College: Bowling Green State University
Member of: United States Team Roping Championship

Notable Roles

Joe Abner in NYPD Blue (1993-2000)

Mike McKrew in The Practice (1997-2000)

Alvin Kersh in The X Files (1998-2002)

Richard Webber in Grey's Anatomy (2005-2008)

Quotes

"(Re: Being discovered) He walked over and introduced himself and said ‘you look like an actor, and would you want to audition? After kind of going back and forth, I said why not? One thing led to another, and the rest is history.¹

Categories

Entertainment | Actors | Film Actors | Television Actors

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James Pickens Jr. Biographies and Profiles

James Pickens Jr.Timeline

Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
Born: October 26, 1954
1990-1996: Roseanne
1991-1992: Beverly Hills 90210
1996-1997: Something So Right
1997-2000: The Practice
1998: How Stella Got Her Groove Back
1998-2000: Any Day Now
1998-2002: The X Files
2001-2002: Philly
2005-Present: Grey's Anatomy
2007: Ball Don't Lie

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