Erik LaRay Harvey Biography

Fast Facts

• Trained in the dramatic arts at New York University
• Was inspired by Sidney Poitier to pursue acting and continues to be influenced by the legend
• Had an uncredited role as Richard's army buddy on the first episode of "The Richard Pryor Show" in 1977
• Quote: "[on "Boardwalk Empire"] "I think Episode Eight is actually one of my best episodes․ I can't wait to see it․ I was so proud to film it and so honored that they felt that I was deserving of an episode like this․""
• Quote: "[on Dunn Purnsley of "Boardwalk Empire"] "He's so bold and fearless that he'll just say or do anything despite the consequences, and sometimes without even thinking of the consequences․""
• Best known for his roles in "Boardwalk Empire," "Twister," "Rounders" and "K-PAX․"
• Played George in a production of the play "Intimate Apparel" at the Actors Theatre in Louisville, Ky
• Got to keep the gold tooth that belonged to his character on "Boardwalk Empire․"
• Thought he was only going to be in one episode of "Boardwalk Empire" and was surprised to learn that his character would be recurring
• In the fight scene between Chalky and Dunn on "Boardwalk Empire," the only point stunt doubles were used was when the two went through glass