Donald Faison, an actor, comedian, and voice actor from the United States, will celebrate his 48th birthday on 22 June. Faison is best recognized for his major role in the hit comedy series “Scrubs,” in which he played Dr. Chris Turk. From 2001 through 2010, he starred in this series.
Faison has appeared in a variety of films over the years in addition to his television work. Donald is also a skilled voice actor who has worked on a variety of projects. Faison created the podcast “Fake Doctors, Real Friends” with his “Scrubs” co-star Zach Braff in 2020.
Personal Information:
| Name | Donald Faison |
| Nickname | Donald Adeosun Faison |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | 22-Jun-1974 |
| Age in 2022 | 48 |
| Birth Place | New York City, U.S. |
| Country | United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5′ 11″ (1.81 m) |
| Weight | Weight |
| Profession | American Actor |
| Famous as | Actor, And Comedian |
Early Life:
On June 22nd, 1974, Donald Adeosun Faison was born in Harlem, New York City. His mother worked as a talent agent, which gave him an early link to the entertainment industry.
Olamaide Faison, his younger brother, went on to have a great career as a musician.
In Yoruba, his middle name translates to “crown of the river of life.” Donald was a member of the National Black Theater, which is headquartered in Harlem, throughout his adolescence.
He also attended Manhattan’s Professional Children’s School, where he met future actor Dash Mihok.
Lesser Known Facts About Donald Faison
- Shirley, a talent agent, and Donald Faison, a building manager, gave birth to Faison in Harlem, New York City.
- Actor Olamide Faison is his elder brother.
- His middle name is derived from the Yoruba words “ade” (which means “crown”) and “osun,” which means “river of life.”
- His parents were also members of the Harlem-based National Black Theater.
- His best friend, actor Dash Mihok, was a classmate at the Professional Children’s School in Manhattan.
- Faison made his acting debut at the age of 17 in a Folgers coffee commercial in 1991, playing the younger brother of a veteran returning from the war.
- He appeared in the ABC News show Prejudice: Answering Children’s Questions, hosted by Peter Jennings, the following year with Malik Yoba.
- He also appeared in the Wesley Snipes film Sugar Hill in a minor part.
- He was later known for his part as Murray Duvall in the 1995 film Clueless, as well as the succeeding television series that aired from 1996 to 1999. He also played Tarik, the son of Loretta Devine’s character Gloria, in the 1995 film Waiting to Exhale.
- In New Jersey Drive, he was highlighted.
- Along with Frankie Muniz, Paul Giamatti, and Amanda Bynes, he also appeared in Big Fat Liar.
- In Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II, Faison played Gary the Stormtrooper 2008. Following that, he interned on the Robot Chicken show to learn more about stop-motion animation, and on his YouTube channel, shundigga, he began a Star Wars-themed Lego stop-motion show called BlackStormTrooper.
- The NBA All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game included Faison on February 13, 2009. NBA legends Clyde Drexler and Dominique Wilkins, NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens, actor Chris Tucker, and four Harlem Globetrotters were among the other celebrities in attendance.
- Faison co-starred in the Brothers Strause science fiction thriller Skyline in 2010, alongside Scottie Thompson, Brittany Daniel, Eric Balfour, Laz Alonso, and Crystal Reed.
- Faison starred in the CBS comedy pilot The Odds, which premiered in 2010.
- Faison married CaCee Cobb on December 15, 2012, after six years of dating.
- Faison’s old Scrubs co-star and best friend Zach Braff, who also acted as a groomsman, hosted the ceremony at his house.
- Cobb had previously worked as a personal assistant for singer Jessica Simpson, who was a bridesmaid.
- Faison is the father of six children: Sean, born in 1997, with ex-girlfriend Audrey Ince; fraternal boy-girl twins Dade and Kaya, born in 1999, and son Kobe, born in 2001, with first wife Askey; and a son born in 2013 and a daughter born in 2015 with second wife Cobb.
- He appeared in the music videos “Sittin’ Up in My Room” by Brandy, “Beat It” by Fall Out Boy, and “Chariot” by Gavin Degraw.
