Seth Gilliam facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Seth Gilliam
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Gilliam in 2020
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| Born | November 5, 1968 Washington Heights, Manhattan, U.S.
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| Education | State University of New York, Purchase (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Known for | The Wire as Ellis Carver The Walking Dead as Gabriel Stokes Teen Wolf as Dr. Alan Deaton |
Seth Gilliam (born November 5, 1968) is an American actor. He is famous for playing different characters on popular TV shows. You might know him as Ellis Carver from The Wire, Dr. Alan Deaton from Teen Wolf, or Father Gabriel Stokes from The Walking Dead. He has also appeared in many movies and plays.
Early Life and Education
Seth Gilliam was born on November 5, 1968. He went to college at the State University of New York at Purchase. In 1990, he earned a special degree called a Bachelor of Fine Arts. This degree is for people who study acting.
Acting Career Highlights
Seth Gilliam started his acting career in movies in the early 1990s. He has been in several well-known films. For example, he played Sergeant Sugar Watkins in the 1997 action movie Starship Troopers. He also appeared in the 1996 film Courage Under Fire. In 2014, he was part of the cast of the movie Still Alice.
On television, Gilliam has had many important roles. He was a recurring character on The Cosby Show in its seventh season. He played Dr. Alan Deaton on the show Teen Wolf for many years. One of his most famous roles was as Ellis Carver on the critically acclaimed series The Wire.
In May 2014, Seth Gilliam joined the cast of AMC's hit show The Walking Dead. He played the character of Father Gabriel Stokes. He continued in this role until the show ended in 2022. He also appeared in the spin-off series The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live in 2024. Gilliam has also made guest appearances on other TV shows. These include CSI: Miami, Nurse Jackie, and The Good Wife.
Stage Acting
Besides film and television, Seth Gilliam also loves acting on stage. He has performed in many plays. In 1993, he played Prince Edward in a play called Richard III. He also played the main character in Othello in 2010 and 2011. His wife, Leah C. Gardiner, directed him in the 2011 production. They worked together again in 2013 for the play Antony and Cleopatra. Gilliam played Antony in that show.
Gilliam has said that he enjoys acting on stage more than in movies or TV. He likes the direct connection he feels with the audience. He can tell right away if the audience is enjoying the show.
See also
In Spanish: Seth Gilliam para niños
