Donald Adeosun Faison is an American actor, comedian, and voice actor best known for his
role as Dr. Chris Turk in the ABC comedy-drama Scrubs as a leading role, and as Murray in
the film Clueless playing a minor role.
He is a star of the TV Land situation comedy The Exes.
Faison has also co-starred in the films Remember the Titans, Uptown Girls, Something New, Next
Day Air and Kick-Ass 2.
Early life Faison was born in the Harlem neighborhood
of Manhattan in New York City, the son of Shirley, a talent agent, and Donald Faison,
a building manager.
His parents were active with the National Black Theatre in Harlem.
Career Before his debut on Scrubs and Clueless, Faison
appeared in a 1991 commercial for Folgers Coffee at the age of 17, in which he played
the younger brother of a soldier returning from war.
The following year, he appeared along with Malik Yoba, in the ABC News special Prejudice:
Answering Children's Questions, hosted by Peter Jennings.
He then became famous for his role as "Murray Lawrence Duvall" in the film Clueless, the
1995 movie, and its subsequent television series, which ran from 1996 to 1999.
In 1995, he also appeared in Waiting to Exhale as "Tarik", the son of Loretta Devine's character,
"Gloria."
He was featured in New Jersey Drive.
He also starred in Big Fat Liar alongside Frankie Muniz, Paul Giamatti, and Amanda Bynes.
He had a recurring role as, "Tracy," on Felicity, appeared in Remember the Titans, as the running-back
turned corner-back Petey Jones, and provided voice work for various characters in the MTV
animated series Clone High.
He had minor roles in the sitcoms Sister Sister and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch and in the
film Josie and the Pussycats.
In 2005, Faison produced one episode of MTV's Punk'd involving his Scrubs co-star Zach Braff.
He has also appeared in the music videos for Brandy's "Sittin' Up in My Room", Fall Out
Boy's cover of Michael Jackson's "Beat It," and Gavin Degraw's "Chariot."
On February 13, 2009, Faison participated in the NBA All-Star Weekend's Celebrity Game.
Other celebrities participating include: NBA Hall of Famers Clyde Drexler and Dominique
Wilkins, NFL wide-receiver Terrell Owens, actor Chris Tucker and four Harlem Globetrotters.
In 2010, Faison starred alongside Scottie Thompson, Brittany Daniel, Eric Balfour, Laz
Alonso and Crystal Reed in the Brothers Strause science fiction thriller Skyline.
Faison was in the 2010 CBS comedy pilot The Odds.
As of March 2011, Faison appeared in commercials for The Sims Medieval.
In 2012 he made a cameo appearance for the movie Pitch Perfect He is currently the host
for the TBS comedy sketch show "Who Gets the Last Laugh"
Personal life
Faison was married to Lisa Askey from 2001 to 2005.
After six years of dating, Faison married his second wife, CaCee Cobb, on December 15,
2012.
The wedding was held at the home of Faison's former Scrubs co-star and best friend Zach
Braff, who also served as a groomsman.
Serving as a bridesmaid was singer Jessica Simpson, for whom Cobb formerly worked as
a personal assistant.
Faison has five children: son Sean, from a previous relationship; son Dade and daughter
Kaya and son Kobe, with Askey; and son Rocco, with Cobb.
Faison supported Barack Obama in his re-election campaign for President in 2012.
Filmography Film
Television Music videos
"Sittin' Up in My Room" by Brandy " 3 a.m." by Matchbox Twenty
"No Doubt" by Imajin "Flava" by Imajin
"Da Bomb" by DJ Fury and RX Lord "Chariot" by Gavin DeGraw
"Beat It" by Fall Out Boy featuring John Mayer "More Champagne by DJ Whoo Kid
Awards and nominations References
External links Donald Faison at the Internet Movie Database