William Allen Young

William Allen Young (born January 24, 1954)[1] is an American actor and director who has starred in over 100 television, stage, and film projects, including two Academy Award-nominated films, A Soldier's Story and District 9. He is known for his roles as Frank Mitchell on UPN's Moesha,[2][3] Dr. Rollie Guthrie on the CBS medical drama Code Black,[4][5][6] and as Judge Joseph Ratner on CBS's CSI Miami. His other television credits include ABC's The Day After, General Hospital, CBS's Madam Secretary, JAG, Atlanta Child Murders, and The Women of Brewster Place, among other shows. He is also credited with helping to diversify the ranks of writers, actors, directors and producers in Hollywood through the landmark 2000 TV Network Agreement, which he helped broker while serving as a former co-chair of the African-American Steering Committee of the Directors Guild of America.

William Allen Young
Born (1954-01-24) January 24, 1954
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, director
Years active1979–present
Spouse
Helen Patrice Moore
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(m. 1986)​
Children2

Early life and education

Young was born in Washington, D.C. but grew up in South Central, Los Angeles, during the Civil Rights Movement. One of seven children, he was inspired by his mother, Mother Joan Walker of California Southwest Jurisdiction, a high-school dropout who worked as a maid before returning to school at night to get her diploma and a nursing license, which led to a career in the medical profession.

Career

His acting career includes starring roles in the Academy Award-nominated film, A Soldier's Story, and in Women of Brewster Place, The Atlanta Child Murders, Simple Justice, Sins, Lock Up, and In the Belly of the Beast, and the award-winning Lifetime series Any Day Now. He guest starred in the 6th-season episode "Home Court Advantage" of Sister, Sister in 1999. Millions of viewers still recognize him as Frank Mitchell, the tough-but-loving father, on the hit TV show, Moesha, or as Chief Judge Ratner on CSI: Miami. Young has received critical praise for his stage performances in New York City and Los Angeles, and he has performed abroad in Africa, Austria, France, Italy, London, Sri Lanka, and Russia. Young appears in the movie District 9, filmed on location in South Africa, and released in August 2009. He starred as Harry Wentz on the Disney Channel Original Series Good Luck Charlie (2010-2014). In 2013, Young reunited with Moesha co-star Brandy Norwood on the season six episode, "The Blueprint" on the television show The Game. In 2013, Young made a guest appearance in Madam Secretary episode The Show Must Go On as United States Deputy Secretary of State Steven Cushing.

Personal life

He has been married to Helen Patrice Moore since November 8, 1986. They have two children. [7]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1980The JeffersonsErnieEpisode: "Florence's Cousin"
1982FameRobert SummersEpisode: "Passing Grade"
1983The Day AfterBilly McCoy
1984A Soldier's StoryPrivate Henson
1985The Atlanta Child MurdersWithers
1985Jagged EdgeGreg Arnold
1986WisdomAgent Williamson
1988227Tony LangfordEpisode: "The Roommate"
1988AmenRoger HollowayEpisode: "Wedding Bell Blues"
1989The Women of Brewster PlaceEugene
1989Lock UpBraden
1992The WaterdanceLes
1992Spies Inc.Rob
1993Home ImprovementGusEpisode: "Arrivederci, Binford"
1994Almost DeadHenzes
1994The Sinbad ShowCurtisEpisode: "Adoption: Part 1"
1994Diagnosis: MurderAlexander DamonEpisode: "A Very Fatal Funeral"
1994Drop SquadGeorge Truelove
1995Murphy BrownLawyer #1Episode: "Murphy's Law"
1996–2001MoeshaFrank MitchellMain Cast
1998Sister, Sister T.C. BanksEpisode: "Home Court Advantage", uncredited
2000The ParkersFrank MitchellEpisode: "A Simple Plan"
2001Soul FoodCoach John RobinsonEpisode: "Never Can Say Goodbye"
2001–2002Any Day NowClyde Turk Terhune14 episodes
2003Fear XAgent Lawrence
2003The DistrictReverend HamiltonEpisode: "Untouchable"
2003The AgencyPolice InterrogatorEpisode: "Coventry"
2003The Proud FamilyMr. MoodyEpisode: "Pulp Boot Camp"
2004JAGHenry KaleEpisode: "Retrial"
2004–2006CSI: MiamiChief Judge Joseph Ratner3 episodes
2005–2007CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationDuane McWane4 episodes
2008Saving GraceRobbery DetectiveEpisode: "This Is Way Too Normal For You"
2008The MentalistMatt EtienneEpisode: "Red-Handed"
2009District 9Dirk Michaels
2009MediumWesley JudsonEpisode: "You Give Me Fever"
2010CastleJerry CamdenEpisode: "Anatomy of a Murder"
2010Detroit 1-8-7Dr. Jonathan DozierEpisode: "Home Invasion/Drive-By"
2011Fatal ConsequencesThomas Shaw
2011-2014Good Luck CharlieHarry Wentz7 episodes
2013 The GameColonel Westbrook3 episodes
2014–2019General HospitalJudge David Walters4 episodes
2015–2018Code BlackDr. Rollie GuthrieMain Cast
2018Good GirlsLawyer2 episodes
2021–present9-1-1: Lone StarBenjamin Williams
2022CSI: VegasProfessor Gene MorrowSeason 2 Episode 5: In Harm's Way

References
  1. Rose, Mike (January 24, 2023). "Today's famous birthdays list for January 24, 2023 includes celebrities Neil Diamond, Aaron Neville". Cleveland.com. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  2. "The Cast of Moesha: Where Are They Now?". The Root. September 29, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  3. "A 'Moesha' Reboot Is on the Way". Vibe. December 5, 2019. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  4. "CBS "Code Black" star, William Allen Young to Host Film Festival". Los Angeles Sentinel. April 5, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  5. Petski, Denise (May 24, 2018). "'Code Black' Canceled After Three Seasons at CBS". Deadline. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  6. "Saving Grace: William Allen Young". La Focus Newspaper. October 1, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  7. "William Allen Young - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
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