What TV Shows and Movies Has Daniel Sunjata Been In?

1 Power Book II: Ghost

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It seems like Sunjata has adopted a whole new look for his role in 50 Cent's Power Universe. The seasoned actor portrays Mecca, aka Dante, — Monet's (Mary J. Blige) old flame from her past who returns to shake things up — in Power Book II: Ghost.

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2 The Devil Wears Prada

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If you're obsessed with The Devil Wears Prada, then you might recognize the actor from his small role as James Holt, an up-and-coming fashion designer at Runway.

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3 Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

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Sunjata played the potential love interest for Jennifer Garner's character in this modern-day version of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol.

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4 Gone

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In 2012, Sunjata starred alongside big names like Amanda Seyfried, Wes Bentley, and Sebastian Stan in this thriller about a girl reeling from a terrifying kidnapping attempt.

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5 Sex and the City

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In the episode titled "Anchors Away," Sunjata portrayed a sailor on the show's first post-9/11-themed episode.

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6 The Bronx Is Burning

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The actor portrayed Yankees outfielder Reggie Jackson in this ESPN miniseries about the team's 1977 baseball season.

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7 Graceland

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Perhaps one of Sunjata's most notable roles is when he played the ruggedly handsome Paul Briggs in this USA show about a group of undercover agents living in Southern California.

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8 Rescue Me

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From 2004-2011, Sunjata had a starring role in this FX drama about a group of New York City firefighters post-9/11.

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9 30 Rock

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In 2010, Sunjata had a one-episode stint on Tina Fey's popular NBC show during season five, episode eight.

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10 The Dark Knight Rises

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Sunjata's character, Captain Jones, meets an unfortunate end when he is killed by Bane in the final installment of Christopher Nolan's Batman film trilogy.

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11 Grey's Anatomy

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From 2010-2011, the actor played Eli Lloyd on the popular ABC show.

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12 Smash

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Before its cancellation, the actor played a script doctor who is constantly at odds with Debra Messing's character, Julia.

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13 Take Me Out

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On top of his impressive résumé, Sunjata also has a theater background. He originated the role of Darren Lemming in the Broadway play and was even nominated for a Tony Award in 2003.

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