The full filmography of Eric La Salle includes a little more than forty roles. His career continues, so this figure is not final. Spectators in Russia and neighboring countries are better known for his role as a doctor in the medical series Ambulance. His filming colleague was the famous George Clooney.
short biography
Eric La Salle was born on July 23, 1962. It happened in Hartford (Connecticut). There he spent his childhood until he entered the Juilliard School. At the New York school, the young man studied art for two years. At twenty-two, he moved to New York University (School of the Arts). He did not wait for a diploma, having gone headlong into work.
Eric took part in the performances of the theater association "Shakespeare in the park." After that, he began to receive roles on Broadway and Off Broadway.
The beginning of acting
On television, Eric La Salle first appeared in the soap opera The Other World, which has been released for thirty-five seasons since 1964. At the same time, he began acting in another soap opera called “One Life to Live”. Since 1968, forty-five seasons have been shot.
Films with Eric La Salle:
- “Trip to America” - 1988 comedy. It tells about the trip of the African prince Akim to the USA. The main role went to Eddie Murphy. For living, he chooses the Queens district, which (despite the beautiful name) is not famous for its safety and fashionability. The prince is waiting for a lot of adventures and meeting with his girlfriend. The actor played Deril Jenks, a young man who (like Prince Akim) had strong feelings for the main character.
- “Jacob's Staircase” - the mystical thriller was released in 1990. The film was barely able to cover the costs of its production. It tells about a former soldier from Vietnam who sees demons. The actor played the role of Frank.
- "Color of the Night" is a crime drama that appeared in 1994. The main role of the psychologist went to Bruce Willis. The character is investigating the murder of his colleague, which is full of mysteries. The main intrigue is the girl with whom all the patients of the murdered doctor are in love. What is she hiding? This remains to be seen with the character Willis with the police. La Salle played the role of Detective Anderson.
- “Photo in an hour” is a psychological thriller, released in 2002. The main role of the elderly operator of the photo salon, which lives the lives of other people, considering their pictures, went to Robin Williams. The actor played detective Van der Zee.
- "Gifted Man" - the television series was released in 2011-2012. Only one season was shot. He talks about a talented surgeon who is fixated on his person. His worldview changes when the spirit of the deceased wife comes to him. The actor reincarnated as Edward Morris.
- Eclipse - the thriller was released in 2012. It tells about a global conspiracy, because of which the power is cut off in one of the megacities of America. It's about Los Angeles. The agents of national security are taken up.
Despite the many roles, Eric La Salle was most remembered for the series “Ambulance”. More on this.
Dr. Peter Benton
Eric La Salle began acting in the medical drama series since 1994. For all eight seasons, he played the role of Dr. Benton. His character was not in all episodes, as the producers removed him from the show due to low ratings. However, the actor was sometimes asked to return to the set.
So, in 2009, he took part in the filming of the last two episodes of the fifteenth season. George Clooney, who played Dr. Doug Ross for the first five seasons, returned with him in the fifteenth season. Noah Wile, who played a student, and later Dr. John Carter, supplemented the three experienced doctors.
Under the contract, Eric received four million dollars a year for playing the role of Peter Benton.
As a movie creator
In addition to his acting career, La Salle acts as a screenwriter, producer and director. Maybe that's why it can be seen less and less on screens.
Directing work by Erica La Salle (films):
- "Devilishly Mad" - the 2002 thriller about a psychiatrist and his work.
- “Notes from the Pope” is a family picture released in 2013.
- Capture - released in 2014.
- “Messenger” - filmed in 2015.
In addition, the actor took part in the creation of some episodes of those series in which he starred. We are talking about "Ambulance", the series "Law and Order", "Without a Trail" and others. His career continues, so you can expect new work.