The character on Grey's Anatomy, played by the same actor who portrayed Rev James Lawson in "Lee Daniel's The Butler", debut was in season six, episode 5, "The Cabin in the Woods".
 He also appeared in the 2013 film "Lee Daniels' The Butler" as civil rights leader Rev. James Lawson. 
 He was introduced in season six, episode 5, "Invasion" as a former surgical resident from "Mercy West Medical Center" when it merges with "Seattle Grace Hospital". 
