Isaiah Washington is an American actor best known for his role as Dr. Preston Burke on the ABC television series Grey's Anatomy. He has also appeared on the show Bionic Woman.
It’s long been noted that the “Grey’s Anatomy” set must be a horrible place to work. There is such an insane amount of drama going on there. And it’s Hollywood – some drama is to be expected. But when you’ve got the most chaotic and high-strung set on the West Coast, that really says something.
On Tuesday “Grey’s” cast mate James Pickens Jr. confirmed that both T.R. Knight and Katherine Heigl are leaving the show . But now executive producer Shonda Rhimes says that’s untrue.
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Being a shunned, out of work actor doesn’t pay nearly as well as you’d think. Just ask Isaiah Washington. The “Grey’s Anatomy” pariah is five months late on his rent. That’s pretty extreme as it is, but to make matters worse, Washington’s rent is $20,000 a month. That’s right, he owes a hundred Gs in back rent, and his landlord has filed eviction papers against him and his wife to boot them from the Los Angeles-area home.
In unlawful detainer papers filed on March 24, the actor’s former... Read Full Story
Her friend T.R. Knight might be leaving Grey’s Anatomy, but Katherine Heigl will be returning this fall.
A rep for ABC confirms that Heigl, who plays Dr. Izzie Stephens, isn’t leaving the show despite speculation that she was ready to go to focus on her movie career.
The rep also confirmed that Jessica Capshaw, who plays Dr. Arizona Robbins, will return to the show as a series regular.
We can all breath a sigh of relief - it’s good to know that Katherine Heigl will be staying... Read Full Story
As previously reported, the third season finale of Grey’s Anatomy has left its viewers with many cliffhangers and much disappointment. Nearly every character on the popular medical drama has suffered a distressing plot.
However, in the case of Isaiah Washington’s character, Dr. Preston Burke, his conclusion brings in more controversy with his fate on the show.
Dr. Preston Burke’s ending has left viewers heartbroken and miserable when he decided to leave Christina at the altar... Read Full Story
Katherine Heigl and T.R. Knight are leaving the set of Grey’s Anatomy . Both T.R. and Katherine want to pursue other career opportunities, with neither of their reps confirming or denying that this is true, but co-star James Pickens confirms their exits.
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He told UsWeekly last week at the NAACP Awards luncheon in Beverly Hills:
“Yes, she [ Katherine ] is [going]. Wherever Katherine goes, I wish her nothing but the best. He’s [ T.R. Knight ] going too…He... Read Full Story
Rumors that T.R. Knight and Katherine Heigl are leaving “Grey’s Anatomy” have been swirling for years but now we may actually have confirmation that the end is near.
It is no secret that T.R. Knight has been trying to get out of his contract at “Grey’s” for some time, citing frustration with the direction of his character as his reason for wanting out. In December, reports surfaced that he had already said his good-byes to some of the crew. Heigl is also no stranger to negotiations at “GA... Read Full Story
Two prosecution witnesses who were at a New York house party when a transgendered woman was murdered testified the man accused of the killing had directed an anti-gay slur at the victim. Neither of the witnesses at the trial of Dwight DeLee said they saw him fire the shot that killed 22-year-old Lateisha (lah-TEE'-shuh) Green in November. The pair testified Wednesday that DeLee called Green a "faggot." DeLee is being tried on a hate crime murder charge. Prosecutors say he killed Green... Read Full Story
Isaiah Washington , who played Dr. Preston Burke on "Grey's Anatomy," was fired from the show in June 2007 amid tension that began when he used a gay slur to refer to co-star T.R. Knight and used the word again backstage at the Golden Globes after the show won best drama..
After signing on with Howard Bragman's Fifteen Minutes firm, Washington taped a few PSA messages for GLAAD and underwent executive counseling to deal with anger management. Then, ABC fired him anyway.
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(Getty Images) Hollywood actor pro tip: Don't get kicked off top-rated television shows. Just look at the case of Isaiah Washington. Things have been grim for Washington ever since he was booted from the cast of Grey's Anatomy in 2007 after screaming a gay slur against fellow cast member T.R. Knight . Since then, Washington picking up some work in the quickly canceled Bionic Woman , followed by a one-episode guest starring role on The Cleaner , but that's about it. Things have gotten so bad... Read Full Story
Isaiah Washington slams "Grey's" over Dr. Hahn, says "Bring Burke Back" Former Grey's Anatomy star Isaiah Washington -- who was axed from the show in 2007 after spewing a homophobic slur at T.R. Knight -- is slamming the show for firing Brooke Smith. "I looked at a brilliant actress, whom I have adored since I first saw her in Silence of the Lambs ," he says in the Nov. 17 issue of TV Guide . "For her to be treated this way, I find very interesting." Grey's creator Shonda Rhimes released... Read Full Story
