Erik LaRay Harvey

Birth Name:

Erik Laray Harvey

Birth Place:

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Profession

Actor

Trained in the dramatic arts at New York University
Had an uncredited role as Richard's army buddy on the first episode of "The Richard Pryor Show" in 1977
Was inspired by Sidney Poitier to pursue acting and continues to be influenced by the legend
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

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