Wood Harris

Released October 21st in selected theaterslt;brgt; Directed by Harry Davislt;brgt; www.joyroadmovie.comRead Full Story

Wood Harris, the American actor best known for playing drug kingpin Avon Barksdale on 'The Wire', spotted outside 'Joan's On Third' restaurant in West Hollywood. Wearing a white top with grey flat-cap, Harris chatted with reporters about the Californian heat.Read Full Story

E1 is gearing up to release a documentary on the real life Avon Barksdale whose character was portrayed in the HBO series The Wire . Wood Harris, who played Barksdale on the show hosts and interviews the man himself in this upcoming straight to DVD release. (spotted at Icedot )Read Full Story

In the Wire, Wood Harris was Avon Barksdale, the drug baron who ruthlessly ruled West Baltimore. Since leaving the programme, Wood Harris has been the lead in 'Sweetwater',  a chronicle of the life of the first black player signed by the NBA. The film is out next year.Read Full Story

Known for his notable roles on "The Wire" and "Paid In Full," actor Wood Harris is set to appear in his latest feature film, "Joy Road." Shot in Detroit, MI, Harris portrays the role of a defense attorney in the emerging middle class of the Motor City forced to represent his sister's boyfriend, 'Big Boy,' who stands accused of a murder. "Joy Road is one of the most important films of these times with the many layered messages vital to the future of African Americans," director Harry Davis...Read Full Story