Original cast member Gary Dourdan to leave 'CSI'

Gary Dourdan, the smoldering African-American actor who plays investigator Warrick Brown on CSI, has decided to leave the eight-year-old drama. According to an insider, the decision was a mutual one made by the actor and CBS/Paramount, the studio that produces the procedural drama for CBS. CBS/Paramount would not confirm the date of Dourdan's last episode, though it will likely occur in the next month since the actor's contract expires this season. The insider says there's a chance Dourdan will reprise his role with occasional guest appearances in coming seasons.