More than 1,200 students will receive degrees from Bowling Green (Ohio) State University during summer commencement Saturday, with the keynote address delivered by none other than BGSU alumnus James Pickens, Jr.

Pickens, of course, stars on Grey's Anatomy as Dr. Richard Webber, a.k.a. The Chief. For four seasons he's been one of the "glue" characters in a terrific ensemble cast, bringing class and talent to our favorite show.

He earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from Bowling Green in 1976, and is set to receive the University's Distinguished Alumnus Award at commencement.

James Pickens, Jr., with co-star Ellen Pompeo.

James Pickens, Jr., has a Screen Actors Guild award to his credit as part of the amazing Grey's Anatomy cast. The versatile actor, who we often hear little about, has been married to his wife, Gina, for 23 years, and has two children.

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