Wood Harris – Biography, Facts & Life Story
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Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Body Measurements | 41-14-35 inches |
| Bodytype | Slim |
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 78 kg (171 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Nickname | Wood |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 55 years old (in 2024) |
| Date of Birth | October 17, 1969 |
| Full Name | Sherwin David Harris |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Published on | December 25, 2019 on 12:34 PM |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Sherwin David “Wood” Harris is an American actor. The actor has played drug kingpin Avon Barksdale on the HBO crime drama The Wire, cocaine dealer Ace in Paid in Full, and high school football player Julius Campbell in the 2000 film Remember the Titans. He was also known for his role as Brooke Payne on the 2017 BET miniseries The New Edition Story.
In 2016, he played Barry Fouray on the VH1 miniseries The Breaks. For its fifth and final sixth seasons, Harris portrayed Damon Cross on the Fox series Empire. His current role is that of drug lord “Pat” in STARZ’s new hit series “BMF” alongside Demetrius Flenory Jr. and his older brother, Steve Harris.
Career
Harris made his film debut in Above the Rim, opposite Duane Martin and costarring Tupac Shakur, while enrolled at NIU, and appeared in a number of theatrical stage productions of various off-Broadway plays.
Wood then appeared in a variety of television and film roles before portraying legendary rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix in Showtime’s 2000 film, Hendrix.
Harris received his first NAACP Image Award nomination for “Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture” as well as the Blockbuster Movie Award nomination for “Favorite Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture” for his role as Julius “Big Ju” Campbell in Remember the Titans.
Achievements
Wood Harris has made his career on both the small and big screen and made innumerable appearances in films and television series as well.
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Wood Harris Education
Qualification: Graduated
School: St. Joseph High School (Westchester, Illinois)
College: New York University
Wood Harris Career
Profession: Actor
Known For: Avon Barksdale on the HBO
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Net Worth: USD$3 million approx
Family & Relatives
Father: John Harris
Mother: Mattie Harris
Brother: Steve Harris
Marital Status: Married
Married: Rebekah Harris (m. 2001)
No. of Children: 2
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Who is Wood Harris?
Wood Harris is an American actor, born on 17 October, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
How old is Wood Harris?
Wood Harris is 55 years old as of November 2024.
How tall is Wood Harris?
Wood Harris is 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m).