
Gavin Houston
Acting
Biography
Gavin Houston was born in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey. He is known for his work as a regular on OWN's hit drama, The Haves and the Have Nots, and his work guest starring and recurring on prime time dramas such as Grey's Anatomy, Shameless, Roswell, New Mexico and many others. He is also know for his portrayal of the legendary vocal icon, Kenny "Babyface" Edmunds in the Toni Braxton biopic film, Unbreak My Heart. Gavin studied theater at the University of Florida, as well as in New York City where he performed in Off-Broadway productions such as August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone, Gem Of the Ocean, and Radio Golf, and Eugene O'Neil's Long Day's Journey Into Night. He also has a daughter, is an advanced scuba diver, ex-gymnast, football player, and martial artist. His family is originally from Guyana, South America.
Known For

Follows the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors at Seattle's Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
Grey's Anatomy

Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... perhaps better off. When Frank's not at the bar spending what little money they have, he's passed out on the floor. But the kids have found ways to grow up in spite of him. They may not be like any family you know, but they make no apologies for being exactly who they are.
Shameless

The exploits of the Los Angeles–based Office of Special Projects (OSP), an elite division of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service that specializes in undercover assignments.
NCIS: Los Angeles

The series follows the ventures of a Missing Persons Unit of the FBI in New York City.
Without a Trace

Perhaps their strikingly different personalities make the relationship between detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles so effective. Jane, the only female cop in Boston's homicide division, is tough, relentless and rarely lets her guard down, while the impeccably dressed Maura displays a sometimes icy temperament — she is, after all, more comfortable among the dead than the living. Together, the best friends have forged a quirky and supportive relationship; they drop the protective shield in each other's company, and combine their expertise to solve Boston's most complex cases.
Rizzoli & Isles

Follow the complicated dynamic between the rich and powerful Cryer family and the hired help who work in their opulent Savannah, Georgia, mansion.
Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots

After reluctantly returning to her tourist-trap hometown of Roswell, New Mexico, the daughter of undocumented immigrants discovers a shocking truth about her teenage crush who is now a police officer—he’s an alien who has kept his unearthly abilities hidden his entire life. She protects his secret as the two reconnect and begin to investigate his origins, but when a violent attack and long-standing government cover-up point to a greater alien presence on Earth, the politics of fear and hatred threaten to expose him and destroy their deepening romance.
Roswell, New Mexico

Traci Harmon, a veteran female training officer, and her rookie male ride-along, Alex Diaz, navigate the loss of a fellow officer and politics of modern day policing — in the department and on the streets of Long Beach.
On Call

The story of Barry Minkow, a young and charismatic figure in business who reaches CEO status by lying and scheming his way to the top.
Con Man

The life story of R&B singer-songwriter and producer, Toni Braxton.
Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart

After eloping with her seemingly perfect boyfriend after only a few weeks, Colette realizes too late that his intent is to control her completely.
Safe Word

A rebellious teen becomes embroiled in a dark conspiracy that involves her late father, after everyone thinks she drowned while vacationing with her estranged stepmother on an island.
Presumed Dead in Paradise

Based on ReShonda Tate Billingsley's novel of the same name, The Secret She Kept, a successful magazine executive marries a driven lawyer, who's on the cusp of a major promotion, only to discover that his wife is severely bi-polar. The movie explores the meaning of love and the vow of "in sickness and in health."
The Secret She Kept

After exotic dancer Isis falls in love with up-and-coming politician Osiris, a band of criminals from her past threatens the couple’s future together.
Dance for Me

After being wrongfully arrested for murder, Monica has finally been proven innocent. All charges have been dropped and the police have shifted their focus to Simone, who has seeming disappeared. But Simone is bonding with her daughter Joy.