Charles Stanley Dutton is an award-winning American actor and director. He is best known for his portrayals in the TV sitcom ‘Roc’ and the films ‘Rudy’ and ‘Alien 3.’ He is also known for directing the TV movie ‘The Corner’ that earned him a ‘Primetime Emmy’ award. Dutton fell on the wrong side of the law early in his career and got convicted thrice. He has been sentenced for manslaughter, possessing deadly weapons, and assaulting a corrections officer. He was inspired to start a drama group after reading a book in prison. He earned a 2-year college degree while in prison and then graduated in arts from ‘Towson State University,’ before obtaining a master's degree in acting from ‘Yale School of Drama.’ Thereafter, Dutton made his ‘Broadway’ debut with ‘Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.’ His rich career, spanning over 3 decades, includes TV series such as ‘Roc,’ TV movies such as ‘The Piano Lesson,’ and big-screen flicks such as ‘Alien 3’ and ‘Cookie's Fortune.’ He has guest-starred in the TV series ‘The Practice’ and ‘Without a Trace,’ both of which have won him ‘Primetime Emmy’ awards. His directorial ventures include the film ‘Against the Ropes’ and the TV miniseries ‘The Corner.’