Wood Harris (born Sherwin David Harris) is an American actor best known for his role as drug lord Avon Barksdale in HBO’s ‘The Wire.’ He’s also known for his roles as Barry Fouray on VH1’s “The Breaks” and Brooke Payne in the miniseries “The New Edition Story.” Aside from these, the actor has appeared in episodes of ‘NYPD Blue,’ ‘Oz,’ ‘Cosby,’ ‘New York Undercover,’ and ‘House.’ Harris has also acted in a number of theatrical theater productions of off-Broadway plays. He has also appeared in a number of films, including ‘Remember the Titans,’ ‘Above the Rim,’ ‘Celebrity,’ ‘Committed,’ ‘Paid in Full,’ ‘Not Easily Broken,’ ‘The Heart Specialist,’ ‘Just Another Day,’ ‘The Watsons Go to Birmingham,’ and ‘Once Upon a Time in Venice.’ Harris is now one of the most in-demand performers in the American entertainment industry. His distinct acting abilities and passion for the craft are two of the main reasons why film and television directors and producers admire and respect him.
Career of Wood Harris
In 1994, Harris made his big screen debut in the film ‘Above the Rim.’ After that, he participated in the drama shows ‘NYPD Blue,’ ‘Oz,’ and ‘Cosby,’ among others. He appeared in the television series ‘New York Undercover’ as well as the films ‘Celebrity’ and ‘The Siege’ in 1998. The actor appeared in the films ‘Train Ride,’ ‘Committed,’ ‘Hendrix,’ and ‘Remember the Titans’ two years later. Soon after, he was cast in the cult classic film ‘Paid in Full’ and the TV show ‘The Wire.’
Then, in 2005, he was cast in the film ‘Dirty.’ Harris appeared in the films ‘Southland Tales’ and ‘The Heart Specialist’ the following year. After that, he appeared in films such as ‘Not Easily Broken,’ ‘Dough Boys,’ ‘Next Day Air,’ and ‘Just Another Day.’ He made guest appearances in the dramas ‘Southland’ and ‘Hawaii Five-0’ in 2010. The American actor starred in the films ‘The Babymakers’ and ‘Dredd’ in 2012. He appeared in the documentary ‘Benji’ the same year.
Following that, he starred in the 2013 film ‘The Watsons Go to Birmingham.’ Harris then went on to play Jay in the TV series ‘Justified’ in 2014. Following that, he was cast in the flicks ‘Ant-Man’ and ‘Creed.’ In 2016, he played Barry Fouray in the television series ‘The Breaks.’ He appeared in the miniseries ‘The New Edition Story’ and the films ‘Once Upon a Time in Venice,’ ‘9/11,’ and ‘Blade Runner 2049’ a year later.
Personal Experiences of Wood
Sherwin David Harris, Wood Harris’s real name, was born on October 17, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois, to Mattie and John Harris. Steve Harris, his older brother, is his only sibling. He went to Northern Illinois University and New York University for his education. Harris married his wife, Rebekah Harris, in 2001. The couple has two children together.
Estimated Net Worth
Wood Harris has a net worth of $2 million as an actor, producer, and musician in the United States. Wood Harris, who was born Sherwin David Harris, is best known for playing Avon Barksdale in the critically acclaimed HBO drama “The Wire.” Harris is now a well-known actor who appears on both the big and small screens.