Damon Jamal Gupton, a multifaceted American artist, burst into the spotlight on January 4, 1973, with a dual passion for acting and orchestral conducting. Over the years, he has made a lasting impression on the small and big screens by taking on a diverse range of roles, showcasing his remarkable versatility as a performer.
Some of his most notable performances include his series regular roles as Charles Foster on the crime drama Deadline, the enigmatic Evrard Velerio on Prime Suspect, the complex Adam Page on The Divide, Detective Cal Brown on The Player, Deputy Chief Henderson on the DC Comics-based Black Lightning, and SSA Stephen Walker on the long-running crime series Criminal Minds.
In addition to his impressive television credits, Gupton has also made a mark in the world of cinema, co-starring in notable films such as M. Night Shyamalan's fantasy adventure The Last Airbender (2010),Damien Chazelle's critically acclaimed music drama Whiplash (2014),and the award-winning romantic musical La La Land (2016).
