Harold Perrineau
Biography
Harold Perrineau is an American actor born on August 7, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York City. Also known as Harold Perrineau Jr., he has established a long-standing career in the entertainment industry as both an actor and a musician. With 88 known acting credits, he has garnered recognition for his versatile performances across film and television. His work has spanned several decades, earning him a reputation for his contributions to American media. Perrineau is widely recognized for his portrayal of complex characters in various high-profile projects, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in television and cinema. His career continues to evolve with ongoing roles in contemporary television series.
Career overview
Harold Perrineau began his career breakthrough with his role in the 1995 independent film Smoke. This performance earned him a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male. He subsequently gained significant recognition for his portrayal of Mercutio in Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film Romeo + Juliet. His filmography also includes appearances in The Matrix franchise, where he played the character Link in both films and games. These early roles helped establish his presence in the industry and showcased his range as a performer.
In television, Perrineau is well known for his portrayal of Augustus Hill in the series Oz, which aired from 1997 to 2003. He later achieved widespread fame for his role as Michael Dawson in the television series Lost, appearing in the show between 2004 and 2008, and again in 2010. His television work also includes playing NYPD homicide detective Leo Banks in the comedy-drama series The Unusuals. More recently, he has starred in the MGM+ series From, a role he has held since 2022. Through these diverse projects, Perrineau has maintained a consistent career in the American entertainment industry.
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- Getting LOST (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- LOST: Circle (2023) as Michael Dawson
- Unicorn Boy (2023) as Guard Pantius (voice)
- FROM (2022) as Boyd Stevens
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- The Best Man: The Final Chapters (2022) as Julian Murch
- Without Ward (2022)
- Losers (2019) as Self
- Cold Brook (2019) as Gil Le Deux
- The Rookie (2018) as Det. Nick Armstrong
- Dumplin' (2018) as Lee Wayne / Rhea Ranged
- The Good Doctor (2017) as Wes Keller
- Drop the Mic (2017)
- Claws (2017) as Dean Simms
- I'm Not Here (2017) as Santana
- The Bachelors (2017) as Dr. Rollens
- Stephanie (2017) as Leader (uncredited)
- Goliath (2016) as Judge Keller
- Star (2016) as Bobby Brooks
- Z Nation (2014) as Hammond
- The Mysteries of Laura (2014) as Charles Baptiste
- Constantine (2014) as Manny
- Growing Up Fisher (2014) as Fred
- HitRECord on TV with Joseph Gordon-Levitt (2014) as Self (segment "The Edge of Space")
- Sabotage (2014) as Jackson
- Snitch (2013) as Jeffrey Steele
- The Best Man Holiday (2013) as Julian Murch
- Sexy Evil Genius (2013) as Marvin Coolidge
- Go for Sisters (2013) as Wiley
- Zero Dark Thirty (2012) as Jack
- Wedding Band (2012) as Stevie
- Transit (2012) as Losada
- Sunset Stories (2012) as Harold
- Georgia (2012) as Michael
- Taking the Edge Off (2012)
- Seeking Justice (2011) as Jimmy
- 30 Days of Night: Dark Days (2010) as Todd
- Case 219 (2010) as Franklyn Bonner
- The Killing Jar (2010) as Dixon
- The Unusuals (2009) as Detective Leo Banks
- Sons of Anarchy (2008) as Damon Pope
- Felon (2008) as Lt. Jackson
- Gardens of the Night (2008) as Orlando
- Ball Don't Lie (2008) as Jimmy
- Your Name Here (2008) as Rich
- 28 Weeks Later (2007) as Flynn
- Garfield Gets Real (2007) as Husband (voice)
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Calvin Shaw
- Lost (2004) as Michael Dawson
- The Matrix Recalibrated (2004) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- The Matrix Revolutions (2003) as Link
- The Matrix Reloaded (2003) as Link
- Dead Like Me (2003) as Aroun Levert
- Spider-Man: The New Animated Series (2003) as Louis Wyler / Turbo Jet (voice)
- The Matrix Reloaded: Pre-Load (2003) as Self
- On_Line (2002) as Moe Curly
- Prison Song (2001) as Uncle Cee
- A Day in Black and White (2001)
- Starwater (2001)
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Rev. Rhodes
- Woman on Top (2000) as Monica Jones
- Overnight Sensation (2000) as Experienced PA
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Brian Traymor
- The Best Man (1999) as Julian Murch
- Lulu on the Bridge (1998) as Bobby Perez
- The Tempest (1998) as Ariel
- The View (1997) as Self
- Oz (1997) as Augustus Hill
- The Edge (1997) as Stephen
- Romeo + Juliet (1996) as Mercutio
- Blood and Wine (1996) as Henry
- New York News (1995) as Benny
- Flirt (1995) as Men's Room Man #1
- Smoke (1995) as Thomas 'Rashid' Cole
- ER (1994) as Isaac Price
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Flirt (1993) as Men's Room Man
- Law & Order (1990) as Jordan Hill
- Law & Order (1990) as Kenny Rinker
- King of New York (1990) as Thug Leader
- Shakedown (1988) as Tommie
- The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (1987) as Singer
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Scott
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Augustus Hill (uncredited)
- Unsung Hollywood
- ...And Out Comes the Wolf
- Slay the Dreamer Producer