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Wood Harris

Wood Harris

A tall, polished actor adept at a broad array of parts and types, Wood Harris grew up amid the impoverished and crime-ridden ghettos of Chicago's West Side -- and reportedly felt intrigued by the many contradictions of the surrounding environment. The young man also felt drawn to acting, and the two interests converged in his first cinematic assignment: a role in Jeff Pollack's urban-themed sports drama Above the Rim (1994), starring gangsta rap legend Tupac Shakur. Harris only had a bit part in the film, but his work continued, and 2000 marked his breakthrough year: the year that not only brought with it a highly visible role as a footballer in the Jerry Bruckheimer-produced inspirational sports drama Remember the Titans (opposite screen heavyweight Denzel Washington) but -- more significantly for Harris -- a lead in the Showtime telemovie Hendrix, a biopic of rock demigod Jimi Hendrix. The drama paved the way for more prominent billings, and Harris continued to realize his potential with a regular role on HBO's The Wire (as Avon Barksdale) and a key supporting part as Dion Warner (aka Dion Element) in Richard Kelly's dystopian black comedy Southland Tales (2006). Meanwhile, at around the same time, Harris recorded his first rap album, K-Town -- its title a reference to the infamous Chicago neighborhood of the same name -- which chronicled his experiences growing up in the Windy City. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide


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Wood Harris Trivia

Who did Wood Harris play in Rhapsody?
Wood Harris was Dollar Bill in Rhapsody

Who did Wood Harris portray in Paid in Full?
Wood Harris was Ace in Paid in Full

What role did Wood Harris play in Hendrix?
Wood Harris played Jimi Hendrix in Hendrix

Who did Wood Harris portray in The Wire: Season 03?
Wood Harris was Avon Barksdale in The Wire: Season 03

What role did Wood Harris play in The Wire: Season 02?
Wood Harris played Avon Barksdale in The Wire: Season 02

Who did Wood Harris portray in The Wire: Season 01?
Wood Harris was Avon Barksdale in The Wire: Season 01

What role did Wood Harris portray in Remember the Titans?
Wood Harris played Julius "Big Ju" Campbell in Remember the Titans

What role did Wood Harris play in Not Easily Broken?
Wood Harris played Darnell in Not Easily Broken

Who did Wood Harris portray in Dirty?
Wood Harris was Brax in Dirty

What role did Wood Harris play in Southland Tales?
Wood Harris played Dion Warner/Dion Element in Southland Tales

What role did Wood Harris portray in 4 Life?
Wood Harris played Dayvon in 4 Life

Who did Wood Harris play in The Wire: Season 04?
Wood Harris was Avon Barksdale in The Wire: Season 04


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