Southern California native Doug Savant's acting career began when he left the University of California at Los Angeles to perform in Los Angeles regional theater. Savant starred in the television movie Fight For Justice: The Nancy Kahn Story and he has also appeared in the series China Beach, Cagney & Lacey and the two-hour pilot of In the Heat of the Night. He also had a recurring role on Knots Landing as well as lead roles in the television movies Aftermath and Bonnie & Clyde: The True Story, made for FOX Night at the Movies. Savant's feature film credits include the role of Officer Mike McGill in Masquerade and Hanoi Hilton, Trick Or Treat and Red Surf. Born June 21, Savant resides in Los Angeles.