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Wood Harris, a native of Chicago, holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Northern Illinois University. He also holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from New York University, Graduate Acting Program, Tisch School of the Arts. A polished actor adept at a broad array of parts and types, Harris landed his first role in Jeff Pollack's urban-themed sports drama Above the Rim, starring opposite the late Tupac Shakur, Marlon Wayans, and Duane Martin. 2000 marked his breakthrough year with a highly visible role as a footballer in the inspirational sports drama Remember the Titans, and a lead in the Showtime telemovie Hendrix, a biopic of rock demigod Jimi Hendrix. Harris was a series regular on HBO's "The Wire" (as Avon Barksdale) and had a key supporting part as Dion Warner (aka Dion Element) in Richard Kelly's "Southland Tales." A talented actor in many films and television shows, Harris' more recent work includes roles in "House," "Not Easily Broken," "Next Day Air" and "Hawaii Five-0." Harris most recently filmed Judge Dredd in South Africa and Jay Chandrasekhar's The Baby Makers.

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[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Harold Mitchell

[Off-Broadway]
1995
Deiphobus / Margarelon


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Video: Peacock Shares SHOOTING STARS First Look


Shooting Stars, based on the book by LeBron James and the Pulitzer Prize winning author of Friday Night Lights, Buzz Bissinger, is the inspiring origin story of a basketball superhero, revealing how LeBron James and his childhood friends become the #1 high school team in the country. Watch the new video now!

Photos: Michael B. Jordan & More Attend CREED III Premiere in L.A.


It was a star-studded night celebrating Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut with co-stars Wood Harris, Mila Davis-Kent and Phylicia Rashad also gracing the red carpet alongside Selenis Leyva, Spence Moore II, Thaddeus James Mixson, Jr., and José Benavidez. Check out photos from the premiere now!

VIDEO: Watch a New IMAX Featurette For Michael B. Jordan's CREED III


Get inside the ring with Michael B. Jordan in this Exclusive IMAX Featurette for CREED III. CREED III was shot with IMAX-Certified Digital Cameras, as part of the Filmed for IMAX Program, featuring IMAX Exclusive Expanded Aspect Ratio – Up to 26% More Picture. Watch the new video featurette now!

2022 New Works Festival coming to OPPA! in July


The On Pitch Performing Arts New Works Festival returns July 8th with never before seen plays.  Launched in 2020, as a pivot amid the pandemic, the New Works Festival is now an annual event at OPPA!.

ABC News to Launch Groundbreaking Primetime Newscast 'Soul of a Nation'


ABC News announced today it will launch a groundbreaking primetime newscast, the first broadcast network newsmagazine that aims to put Black life in America front and center.

A Guide to Broadway Stars in Hallmark Christmas Movies; Where to Watch Kristin Chenoweth, Jeremy Jordan & More


Many Broadway stars have taken their incredible talents off the stage and onto your TV screens. One channel that has welcomed Broadway talent is Hallmark! Stars like Kristin Chenoweth, Jeremy Jordan, Aaron Tveit, Anika Noni Rose, Nathan Lane, Patti Murin, Bernadette Peters, Beth Leavel and Lea Salonga have appeared in past fils.

Jeff Loveness Will Pen the Script For Marvel's Upcoming ANT-MAN 3


According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jeff Loveness, a writer and co-producer on Cartoon Network's acclaimed Rick and Morty, has been tapped to write the script for Marvel's upcoming Ant-Man 3.

See Which Notable Actors Have Starred in Past Productions of A SOLDIER'S PLAY


A Soldier's Play officially opened on Broadway on January 21 for a limited engagement at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street).

Stephen C. Byrd & Alia Jones Harvey Named 2019 Broadway Global Producer Of The Year Winners


The only African American lead producers on Broadway for the last 13 years they and their company Front Row Productions have blazed a trail of a?oefirsts,a?? Stephen C. Byrd and Alia Jones-Harvey have brought a unique brand of diversity to Broadway and London's West End by mounting new productions featuring non-traditional casting and diverse voices to the stage. Established in 2006, the Olivier Award Winning and Tony-nominated Producers strive to employ diverse talent, creative teams and management for all of their productions.

Season 2 Of RYAN HANSEN SOLVES CRIMES ON TELEVISION* Premieres Today


RYAN HANSEN SOLVES CRIMES ON TELEVISION*,  a meta comedy skewering Hollywood and police procedurals, returns for Season 2 on January 30, 2019 on YouTube Premium.  The show stars Hansen, as a ridiculous version of himself, who joins an LAPD task force partnering actors with homicide detectives so they can use their “actor skills” to help solve murders. In Season 2, Ryan's back, but after Detective Mathers, Ryan's partner from the first season (Samira Wiley), gets sidelined, rogue cop Vince Vincente (Avon Barksdale Wood Harris) steps in as Ryan's new partner. Together the two will have to buddy up to solve an array of puzzling crimes.

VIDEO: YouTube Shares Trailer for Season 2 of RYAN HANSEN SOLVES CRIMES ON TELEVISION


RYAN HANSEN SOLVES CRIMES ON TELEVISION*,  a meta comedy skewering Hollywood and police procedurals, returns for Season 2 on January 30, 2019 on YouTube Premium.  The show stars Hansen, as a ridiculous version of himself, who joins an LAPD task force partnering actors with homicide detectives so they can use their “actor skills” to help solve murders. In Season 2, Ryan's back, but after Detective Mathers, Ryan's partner from the first season (Samira Wiley), gets sidelined, rogue cop Vince Vincente (Avon Barksdale Wood Harris) steps in as Ryan's new partner. Together the two will have to buddy up to solve an array of puzzling crimes.

Great Picture Show Announces Partnership with Dame Dash Studios


Great Picture Show, founded by actor and producer Columbus Short, today announced a long-term production and promotional partnership with Dame Dash Studios (DDS33), a multimedia studio and production house founded by producer and entrepreneur, Dame Dash.

Photo Flash: See the First Official Stills from CREED II


Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures have debuted the first official film stills from CREED II.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for CREED II Starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone


Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family's past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what's worth fighting for, and discover that nothing's more important than family. Creed II is about going back to basics to rediscover what made you a champion in the first place, and remembering that, no matter where you go, you can't escape your history.

VIDEO: First Look - Charlie Sheen, Gina Gershon in First Trailer for '9/11'


Below,check out the first trailer for 9/11, starring Charlie Sheen, Whoopi Goldberg, Gina Gershon, Luis Guzman, and Wood Harris. The film hits theaters on September 8th, 2017.

A&E to Premiere Live-Action Animated Docuseries AKIL THE FUGITIVE HUNTER, Today


A&E Network will premiere the new original docuseries AKIL THE FUGITIVE HUNTER which combines live-action and animation to chronicle the journey of modern-day superhero Akil Muhammad as he tracks and captures some of the most elusive criminals in Los Angeles in order to keep his community safe.

A&E to Premiere Live-Action Animated Docuseries AKIL THE FUGITIVE HUNTER, 7/13


A&E Network will premiere the new original docuseries AKIL THE FUGITIVE HUNTER which combines live-action and animation to chronicle the journey of modern-day superhero Akil Muhammad as he tracks and captures some of the most elusive criminals in Los Angeles in order to keep his community safe.

VH1 to Premiere Highly Anticipated Scripted Series THE BREAKS, 2/20


VH1 announced the network's highly anticipated new scripted series THE BREAKS will premiere on Monday, February 20th at 9PM ET/PT.

TV One to Celebrate Black History Month with Launch of CREATORS OF COOL


Kicking-off during Black History Month, TV One will recognize African Americans' contributions to the world with a CREATORS OF COOL campaign throughout February, featuring commentary from the cast of TV One's original movie, MEDIA.

VH1 to Premiere Highly Anticipated Scripted Series THE BREAKS, 2/20


VH1 announced the network's highly anticipated new scripted series THE BREAKS will premiere on Monday, February 20th at 9PM ET/PT.

Wood Harris FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Wood Harris been in?

Wood Harris has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Wood Harris been in?

Wood Harris has not appeared in the West End.

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