Eriq La Salle
Erik Ki La Salle ( born July 23 , 1962 ) , professionally known as Eriq La Salle , is an American actor , director , writer and producer known for his performances in the films "Coming to America" ( 1988 ) and especially as Dr . Peter Benton in the NBC medical drama "ER" ( 1994–2002; 2008–2009 ) which earned him three NAACP Image Awards and nominations for a Golden Globe Award and three Primetime Emmy Awards . 
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