Wood Harris

Birth Name:

Sherwin David Harris

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer

Graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in Theatre Arts and earned his Master's from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University
Started out doing vignettes about substance abuse which were targeted at corporations
Made his film acting debut in the 1994 sports drama film "Above the Rim" opposite the late Tupac Shakur, Marlon Wayans, and Duane Martin
Quote: "I don't think I'm lucky․ I just think I'm fortunate, you know․ I didn't grow up with a lot of money․ Somebody rich could say they had a better life․ But I can't say I ain't been happy․"
Best known for his role as Julius Campbell in "Remember the Titans" and as Avon Barksdale in "The Wire․"
Produced the 2009 short film "Chains" and produced and starred in the 2009 film "Just Another Day․"
Once met Paul Newman and Sydney Poitier while rehearsing for the Joanne Woodward play "Waiting for Lefty" in Woodward's apartment
Competed the in the Black Poker Stars Invitational in 2008

2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Supporting Actor - Drama:Nominated
2001Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated
2014Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actor, TV Movie or Mini-Series:Nominated
2017Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actor, TV Movie/Limited Series:Winner
2022Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Drama Series:Winner
2025Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Drama Series:Winner
2026Critics Choice Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2026Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated

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