10 Things You Didn't Know About Gary Dourdan

Bet you didn't know these things about Gary Dourdan!

Gary Dourdan Is Sheldon Duwitt!  - By now, Being Mary Jane watchers have met Sheldon, the elusive lawyer who is totally into MJ. The character is played by Gary Dourdan and we've got some interesting facts about the actor for you. Keep going for more. (Photo: Nick Zonna / Splash News)

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Gary Dourdan Is Sheldon Duwitt!  - By now, Being Mary Jane watchers have met Sheldon, the elusive lawyer who is totally into MJ. The character is played by Gary Dourdan and we've got some interesting facts about the actor for you. Keep going for more. (Photo: Nick Zonna / Splash News)

Philly/NJ Connection  - Dourdan was born in Philadelphia but eventually moved to New Jersey with his family.  (Photo: David Tonnessen, PacificCoastNews)

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Philly/NJ Connection  - Dourdan was born in Philadelphia but eventually moved to New Jersey with his family.  (Photo: David Tonnessen, PacificCoastNews)

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Music Head - The multi-talented actor and music fan can also sometimes be spotted on the wheels of steel.  (Photo: DLM Press, PacificCoastNews.com)

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Music Head - The multi-talented actor and music fan can also sometimes be spotted on the wheels of steel.  (Photo: DLM Press, PacificCoastNews.com)

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Cutie Pie - He played the hot chef in Jumping the Broom. We know you remember that role.  (Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

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Cutie Pie - He played the hot chef in Jumping the Broom. We know you remember that role.  (Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

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Daddy Dearest - He's a father of two. DILF, much?  (Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

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Daddy Dearest - He's a father of two. DILF, much?  (Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

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Higher Heights  - He's 6'2". YAAAAAASSSSSS! (Photo: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Hamptons Magazine)

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Higher Heights  - He's 6'2". YAAAAAASSSSSS! (Photo: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Hamptons Magazine)

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Shazza!  - You may also remember for playing Shazza Zulu on A Different World.  (Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for IWC )

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Shazza!  - You may also remember for playing Shazza Zulu on A Different World.  (Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for IWC )

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Music in the Blood - When he's not deejaying, you may find him strumming a guitar. He actually played in several bands in New York in the early '90s.   (Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

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Music in the Blood - When he's not deejaying, you may find him strumming a guitar. He actually played in several bands in New York in the early '90s.   (Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

Spoken Word Warrior - He was once the host of a BET spoken word show entitled Lyric Cafe. (Photo: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

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Spoken Word Warrior - He was once the host of a BET spoken word show entitled Lyric Cafe. (Photo: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

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Crime Scene Investigator - He appeared on CSI for years.  (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for Tommy Hilfiger)

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Crime Scene Investigator - He appeared on CSI for years.  (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for Tommy Hilfiger)

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Trouble Man - He has been in trouble with the law and has had some financial issues but he's working on his bounce back.  (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Trouble Man - He has been in trouble with the law and has had some financial issues but he's working on his bounce back.  (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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