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

Actor Wood Harris best known for his portrayal of Avon Barksdale in HBO’s The Wire series was seen partying last night at Eyebar. It was also DJ Alizay’s birthday party [...] Find out more on DC Fab!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

Coming to home video on July 20 is a hip hop film that reunites two actors (Jamie Hector, Wood Harris) from HBO’s critically acclaimed series, ‘The Wire.’ Directed by Peter [...] Find out more on Bmore Fab!Read Full Story

Storyline: A successful African American lawyer returns to his old neighborhood to defend his sister’s boyfriend, accused of triple murder. His hard-nosed investigation uncovers a conspiracy involving a local company, city officials and police-a conspiracy that could cost him his life.Read Full Story

Wood Harris Bio Sketch:   Name Wood Harris Date Of Birth October 17, 1969 Place Of Birth Chicago, Illinois, USA Height 6′ 3" Weight Be the first to add this Nationality American Celebrity Status Actor Update this Bio Share and Enjoy: Tweet ThisRead Full Story

WOOD HARRIS began appearing in plays at a very young age. He will portray the title role in Showtime's Hendrix, the long-awaited drama about rock music legend Jimmy Hendrix, which debuts this September. ...Read Full Story