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Harold Perrineau (Michael)

By Bonnie Covel, About.com

'Lost' Role:
Michael Dawson, father to Walt
Birth:
August 7, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York
Education:
He studied music and theater at the Shenandoah Conservatory.
Family:
He and his wife Brittany have one daughter, Aurora Robinson Perrineau.
Of Note:
  • His birth name is Harold Williams. Perrineau is his mother's maiden name.
  • His wife is a model and actress.
What ABC.com says:
An accomplished actor who has graced the stage, screen and television, Harold Perrineau has a well-deserved reputation as a performer willing to take on any role.
Roles:
  • Case 219 (2010) (filming) Franklyn Bonner
  • The Killing Jar (2008) (completed) Dixon
  • "The Unusuals" Detective Leo Banks (TV Series)
  • Felon (2008)Lt. Jackson
  • Your Name Here (2008/I)Rich
  • Ball Don't Lie (2008)Jimmy
  • Gardens of the Night (2008)Orlando
  • "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" Rev. Rhodes (1 episode, 2007)
  • Garfield Gets Real (2007)(V)(voice) Husband
  • 28 Weeks Later (2007) Flynn
  • Demons (2007) (TV) Mitch
  • The Matrix Online (2005)(VG)(voice) Link
  • The Matrix Revolutions (2003) Link
  • "Dead Like Me" Aroun Levert (1 episode, 2003)
  • "Spider-Man" Louis Wyler episode, 2003)
  • Enter the Matrix (2003) (VG) (voice) Link
  • The Matrix Reloaded (2003) Link
  • "Oz" Augustus Hill (56 episodes, 1997-2003)
  • On_Line (2002)Moe Curley
  • Prison Song (2001)Uncle Steve
  • Someone Like You... (2001) (uncredited)Fantasy sequence tour guide (DVD deleted scenes)
  • Overnight Sensation (2000) Experienced PA
  • Woman on Top (2000) (as Harold Perrineau Jr.) Monica Jones
  • "Saturday Night Live" Augustus Hill (1 episode, 1999)
  • The Best Man (1999/I) Julian Murch
  • Macbeth in Manhattan(1999) Chorus
  • A Day in Black and White (1999)
  • The Tempest (1998) (TV) Ariel
  • Lulu on the Bridge (1998) Bobby Perez
  • Come to (1998) Joseph
  • "Living Single" Walter Jackson (1 episode, 1997)
  • "ER" Isaac Price (1 episode, 1997)
  • The Edge (1997) Stephen
  • Romeo + Juliet (1996) Mercutio
  • Blood and Wine (1996) Henry
  • "New York News" Benny (1 episode, 1995)
  • Flirt (1995) (as Harold Perrineau Jr.) Men's Room Man #
  • Smoke (1995) (as Harold Perrineau Jr.) Thomas 'Rashid' Cole
  • "The Cosby Mysteries" Junior Vansen (1 episode, 1994)
  • "Law & Order" Jordan Hill (2 episodes, 1990-1993)
  • "I'll Fly Away" Robert Evans (8 episodes, 1991-1993)
  • King of New York (1990) Thug Leader
  • "CBS Schoolbreak Special" Curtis (1 episode, 1990)
  • "The Cosby Show" Scott (1 episode, 1989)
  • Shakedown (1988) (as Harold Perrineau Jr.) Tommie
  • "Fame" (1982) TV series Dancer (unknown episodes)
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