Wood Harris

Wood Harris, born on October seventeenth, nineteen sixty-nine, is a prominent American actor known for his compelling performances across film and television. He first captured the public's attention with his role as Motaw in the 1994 film Above the Rim, which set the stage for a successful career in the entertainment industry.

Harris's versatility as an actor was showcased in his portrayal of high school football player Julius Campbell in the beloved Disney film Remember the Titans, released in two thousand. He further demonstrated his range by taking on the iconic role of Jimi Hendrix in the Showtime film Hendrix, also in two thousand. However, it was his portrayal of drug kingpin Avon Barksdale in the critically acclaimed HBO series The Wire from two thousand two to two thousand eight that solidified his status as a talented actor.

In addition to his television success, Harris has appeared in several notable films, including the dark comedy Next Day Air in two thousand nine, the science fiction thriller Dredd in two thousand twelve, and the visually stunning Blade Runner 2049 in two thousand seventeen. He also featured in the Marvel superhero film Ant-Man in two thousand fifteen and the sports drama Creed, along with its sequels Creed II in two thousand eighteen and Creed III in two thousand twenty-three. In two thousand twenty-five, he is set to portray Laredo in the film One Battle After Another.

On the small screen, Harris has taken on various roles, including Barry Fouray in the VH1 miniseries The Breaks from two thousand sixteen to two thousand seventeen, and Brooke Payne in the BET miniseries The New Edition Story in two thousand seventeen. He also played Damon Cross in the Fox series Empire during its fifth and sixth seasons, and the drug lord