Harold Perrineau is a renowned American actor. He gained significant recognition for his performance in the independent film Smoke (1995), which earned him a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male.
Early Life & Education
Harold Perrineau was born on August 7, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York City. His parents altered his name to Williams during his childhood.
However, he subsequently reverted it after learning that there was already a Harold Williams registered with the Screen Actors Guild. He pursued his education at Shenandoah University and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Harold Perrineau’s Career
Harold Perrineau made his television debut from 1986 to 1987, portraying a dancer in the sixth and final season of the show “Fame.”
He subsequently appeared in episodes of “The Cosby Show,” “CBS Schoolbreak Special,” “Law & Order,” and “The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd.”
Perrineau’s next significant role was in the NBC series “I’ll Fly Away,” which aired from 1991 to 1993. Following this, he guest-starred on various programs, including “New York News,” “ER,” and “Living Single.”
Perrineau’s first major role was from 1997 to 2003, where he played Augustus Hill in the HBO prison drama series “Oz.” In that time, he also participated in a television film adaptation of “The Tempest” and was featured in an episode of “Dead Like Me.”
In 2004, Harold Perrineau secured one of his most notable roles as Michael Dawson in the ABC mystery drama series “Lost.” In 2012, he took on a leading role in “Georgia” and appeared recurrently in the fifth season of “Sons of Anarchy.”
Additionally, he began a principal role in the short-lived TBS comedy series “Wedding Band,” which was discontinued in early 2013. Subsequently, Perrineau featured in episodes of “Growing Up Fisher” and “Z Nation.”
Harold Perrineau made his first appearance in a feature film with the 1988 crime movie “Shakedown,” which starred Peter Weller and Sam Elliott.
Two years later, he appeared in a minor role in another crime film titled “King of New York.” Perrineau achieved his most significant role to date in 1995, portraying Rashid Cole in “Smoke.”
In 2001, Harold Perrineau featured in the fantasy romantic comedy “Woman on Top” as well as the dramas “Prison Song” and “On_Line.”
In 2003, he portrayed the character Link, a pilot of the Nebuchadnezzar, in the science fiction action sequels “The Matrix Reloaded” and “The Matrix Revolutions.”
Subsequently, Perrineau appeared in various films, including “28 Weeks Later,” “Gardens of the Night,” “Ball Don’t Lie,” “Your Name Here,” “Felon,” “The Killing Jar,” and “Case 219.”
In the early 2010s, he appeared in films such as “Seeking Justice,” “Transit,” and “Zero Dark Thirty.” Additionally, Perrineau returned to his role as Julian “Murch” Murchison in “The Best Man Holiday.” His other significant works comprise “Snitch,” “Go for Sisters,” “Sabotage,” “The Bachelors,” “I’m Not Here,” “Cold Brook,” and “Dumplin’.”
Personal Life
Harold Perrineau has been married to Brittany Robinson Perrineau since 2002. Brittany is a former actress and model who worked for Tommy Hilfiger and Liz Claiborne throughout the 1990s.
The couple has three daughters: actress Aurora, born in 1994; Wynter Aria, born on May 7, 2008; and Holiday Gracein, who was born on March 21, 2013.
Net Worth
Harold Perrineau is a renowned American actor and singer with a net worth estimated at $8 million. He is most recognized for his performances in the television series “Lost,” “Oz,” and “From.”
Additionally, he has made significant contributions to other shows including “Sons of Anarchy,” “Constantine,” “Claws,” and “The Rookie.”
