Gaius Charles (born May 2, 1983) is an actor known for his portrayal
of Brian "Smash" Williams in the television drama, Friday Night
Lights. He also played Dr. Shane Ross on the ABC medical drama series
Grey's Anatomy and a recurring role on the NBC historical-drama series
Aquarius, as Black Panther leader Bunchy Carter.Charles was born on
May 2, 1983 in Manhattan, New York. He was raised in New York City and
Teaneck, New Jersey.Charles graduated from Teaneck High School in
2001. He attended Carnegie Mellon University's College of Fine Arts,
earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in drama. He also studied at
the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney, Australia..
He earned a Master of Arts degree in Religious Studies from Drew
University.In 2017, Charles starred in the first season of NBC’s
television drama series Taken, based on the Taken film franchise.
of Brian "Smash" Williams in the television drama, Friday Night
Lights. He also played Dr. Shane Ross on the ABC medical drama series
Grey's Anatomy and a recurring role on the NBC historical-drama series
Aquarius, as Black Panther leader Bunchy Carter.Charles was born on
May 2, 1983 in Manhattan, New York. He was raised in New York City and
Teaneck, New Jersey.Charles graduated from Teaneck High School in
2001. He attended Carnegie Mellon University's College of Fine Arts,
earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in drama. He also studied at
the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney, Australia..
He earned a Master of Arts degree in Religious Studies from Drew
University.In 2017, Charles starred in the first season of NBC’s
television drama series Taken, based on the Taken film franchise.
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