Sharif Atkins Biography: TV Shows, Instagram, Wife, Age, Height, Net Worth, Kids, Parents, Ethnicity

Sharif Atkins is an American actor and director who gained widespread recognition for his standout performances in major television dramas.

He first rose to prominence for portraying Dr. Michael Gallant on the long-running NBC medical drama ER.

He further expanded his television success by starring as FBI Special Agent Clinton Jones on the USA Network series White Collar.

Beyond those signature roles, Atkins has built a successful career through appearances in acclaimed television series, feature films, and directing projects.

Sharif Atkins
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Sharif Atkins
Born:	January 29, 1975 (age 51 years old)
Place of Birth:	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	African-American
Height:	6 feet 0.5 inches
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	David Atkins and Jacqueline Atkins
Siblings:	Makeba Atkins
Spouse:	Bethany Hotchkiss (m. 2014)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	One child
Occupation:	Actor and Director
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Sharif Atkins, currently 51 years old, was born on January 29, 1975, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

He was raised primarily in Chicago, Illinois, where he grew up with his parents, David and Jacqueline Atkins, alongside his sister, Makeba Atkins.

Atkins completed his secondary education in Chicago and developed a passion for acting through school theater productions, including Les Misérables.

He later attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, graduating in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre and Speech.

While pursuing his acting career, he supported himself by working retail jobs before landing professional television roles.

Personal Life

Sharif Atkins has been married to Bethany Hotchkiss since September 1, 2014. The couple has one child together, although they have chosen not to publicly disclose the child’s name in order to maintain their family’s privacy.

Atkins has kept his personal life largely away from public attention throughout his career. Outside of acting, he has supported charitable causes, including organizations focused on global healthcare and raising awareness about dyslexia and literacy.

Career

Sharif Atkins began his acting career with guest appearances on television series including Turks and Early Edition.

His breakthrough arrived in 2001 when he was cast as Dr. Michael Gallant on ER, a role that introduced him to international audiences and made him one of the series’ popular regular cast members.

Following his success on ER, Atkins starred in the police drama Hawaii before joining the cast of White Collar as FBI Special Agent Clinton Jones.

He remained a key member of the series throughout its six-season run, further establishing himself as a familiar face on American television.

Beyond his leading television roles, Atkins appeared in productions such as The Good Wife, Criminal Minds, Shameless, 9-1-1: Lone Star, and Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy.

From 2021 to 2024, he portrayed Captain Norman “Boom Boom” Gates on NCIS: Hawaiʻi. He has also worked behind the camera as a director on independent productions and theater projects.

Awards

• Movieguide Award nomination for Most Inspiring Television Acting (2011)

Net Worth

Sharif Atkins’ net worth is estimated to be approximately $2 million.

He built his wealth through a long-running career in television and film, with major earnings coming from ER, White Collar, recurring television roles, directing projects, and residual income.

Social Media

• Instagram: @shamirkins

Filmography

• Light It Up (1999)
• Out of Time (2000)
• The Big Time (2002)
• Paved with Good Intentions (2006)
• Preacher’s Kid (2010)
• Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
• Oceanus: Act One (2015)
• The Open House (2018)
• Aftermath (2024)

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