James McDaniel

Portrayed Nat King Cole in the NBC biopic "The Natalie Cole Story"

Made directorial debut with episode of the ABC series "C:16"

First series as regular, Bochco's "Cop Rock"

Had a recurring role on the drama, "H.E.L.P."

Starred on Broadway in John Guare's "Six Degrees of Separation"

Feature acting debut (bit part), "Rocket Gibraltar"

First worked for Steven Bochco in an episode of "Hill Street Blues"

TV-movie debut, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"

TV acting debut in an episode of "Kate & Allie"

Featured in the Off-Broadway revival of Lanford Wilson's "Balm in Gilead", directed by John Malkovich

Assumed the role of C.J. in "A Soldier's Play" Off-Broadway

Moved to NYC to pursue career

Made professional acting debut in a Pepsi commercial

Portrayed Lt. Fancy in a regular role on Bochco's "NYPD Blue" (ABC)