CSI's Gary Dourdan Loved The Challenge Of Portraying Warrick

Gary Dourdan has no problem letting everyone know how he felt about playing the role of Warrick Brown in "CSI." In a 2013 interview with Red Carpet News TV, he noted, "When I got the show, it was a great challenge. To be an actor and to be in a drama, you want to be able to play a character who has dimensions. And I was able to do that with that show, and play an arc there and play many different storylines." He elaborated further, "I really appreciated that because that gave me something to do every day when I got to work. I really dove into it." 

In the past, the actor has also stated to Philadelphia Magazine how at times, it would feel like he was stuck in what he referred to as a "gilded cage" and how he would endure, saying, "So what I do, I'm a comedian. I go to work and just ham it up."

A healthy mix of passion, humor, and perseverance ultimately helped him overcome many of the challenges he faced during his time portraying Warrick Brown. It would prove to be a worthwhile endeavor, inevitably assisting the actor as his career progressed, lending the skills he obtained from his time on "CSI" to several of the projects he has participated in since leaving the show. He has appeared in several TV programs like "Being Mary Jane" and "First Wives Club." Dourdan has also taken his talents to the big screen with movies like "The Moderator," "Redemption Day," and "Heaven Sent." While he has achieved much since leaving the show, he will always remain a cherished member of the "CSI" legacy thanks to his efforts as Warrick Brown.