Isaiah Washington IV is an American actor, director, and the founder of The Gondobay Manga Foundation. He gained prominence for his role as Dr. Preston Burke in the medical drama *Grey's Anatomy* from 2005 to 2007, returning for a guest appearance in 2014. His career includes collaborations with director Spike Lee on films such as *Crooklyn* (1994), *Clockers* (1995), *Girl 6* (1996), and *Get on the Bus* (1996).