Sharif Atkins (born January 29, 1975) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Dr. Michael Gallant on '' ER'' (2001–2006), FBI Agent Clinton Jones on ''

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'' (2009–2014), and Captain Norman 'Boom Boom' Gates on '' NCIS: Hawaiʻi'' (2021–2024).

Early life

Atkins was born in

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, and grew up in

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. He earned his bachelor's degree in theatre/speech from

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in 1997. While at Northwestern in 1996, Atkins was initiated as a member of the

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fraternity (Theta chapter). In 1998, he studied at the Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory (formerly PDAC), before getting his start in film and television.

Career

He gained fame for his role as Dr. Michael Gallant, a character that debuted in the eighth season (2001) of the

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medical drama '' ER''. He left ''ER'' after the 2003–2004 season. In 2004, he went on to star in the short-lived police drama ''

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'' as former

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Detective John Declan, who transferred to an elite crime unit of the

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. Atkins continued to make guest appearances in both the 2004–2005 and 2005–2006 seasons of ''ER'', with his character returning on leave from duty in

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as a

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physician. His character was killed in Iraq at the end of the 2005–2006 season. Atkins also portrayed the recurring character Gary Navarro in the series ''

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''. In 2005, Atkins appeared in the TV sitcom ''

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'' as Shelly's boyfriend Grant. Atkins played Special Agent Clinton Jones in USA Network's ''

'' from 2009 to 2014."Sharif Atkins finally finds his niche"
by Courtney Crowder and Tribune reporter at www.chicagotribune.com He has appeared as Assistant United States Attorney Rivers in the CBS drama ''

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''. In 2009, he appeared in season 4, episode 25 of ''

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'' - "To Hell..." as Sgt. William Hightower. Atkins has also guest-starred in season 8 of '' CSI: Miami''. In 2014, he appeared as a Nova Corps pilot in ''Guardians of the Galaxy''. In 2021, he began a recurring role as Norman 'Boom Boom" Gates in '' NCIS: Hawaiʻi'' until the series was cancelled in 2024.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Atkins, Sharif 1975 births Living people American male television actors Male actors from Chicago Northwestern University School of Communication alumni Male actors from Pittsburgh Whitney M. Young Magnet High School alumni 21st-century American male actors 21st-century African-American male actors 20th-century African-American male actors 20th-century American male actors