Harold Perrineau Biography
Harold Perrineau is an American actor who got his career breakthrough starring in Smoke in 1995. This role won him a nomination for the Independent Spirit Best Supporting Male Award. Next, he starred as Mercutio in Romeo+Juliet and as Link in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. Moreover, he starred in TV shows like HBO’s Oz from 1997 to 2003, ABC’s Lost from 2004 to 2010, and MGM+’s From since 2022.
Harold Perrineau Age
Perrineau was born on August 7, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A. He is 61 years old as of 2024. Perrineau celebrates his birthday on August 7th.
Harold Perrineau Height
Perrineau stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 10½ inches.
Harold Perrineau Family
Perrineau was born to Sylvia Perrineau and Harold Williams. Perrineau is his mother’s maiden name while his father is Harold Williams Sr. Since his parents never married, he used both names growing up. His parents changed his name to Williams when he was a child. However, he changed his name back after he found out that there was a Harold Williams in the Screen Actors Guild.
Harold Perrineau Wife
Perrineau married Brittany Robinson on August 27, 2002. The couple has three daughters including Aurora, Wynter, and Holiday Grace. Aurora is an American actress and model who was born on September 23, 1994. She is 30 years old as of 2024.
Aurora is best known for her portrayal of Shana Elmsford in Jem and the Holograms, Giselle Hammond in Blumhouse’s Truth or Dare, Tanya in Netflix’s When They See Us, and C in HBO’s Westworld. Wynter was born on May 7, 2008, and is 16 years old as of 2024. Holiday was born on March 21, 2013, and is 11 years old as of 2024. Brittany previously worked as an actress and model.
Harold Perrineau Net Worth
Perrineau has an estimated net worth ranging between $5 Million – $10 Million which he has earned through being an actor.
Harold Perrineau Smoke
Perrineau got his career breakthrough starring as Thomas “Rashid” Cole in Smoke in 1995. Thomas saves Paul Benjamin’s life by preventing him from stepping in front of a truck. As a result, he invites him to briefly stay at his apartment. His performance in the film won him a nomination for the Independent Spirit Best Supporting Male Award.
Harold Perrineau Mercutio/Romeo+Juliet
Perrineau starred as Mercutio in Romeo+Juliet in 1996. Mercutio is Romeo’s close friend and a relative of Prince Escalus. Due to his impulsiveness, he confronts Tybalt after Romeo refuses to fight him. As a result, Romeo kills Tybalt, leading to his exile from Verona and further heightening the rift between the Montagues and Capulets.
Harold Perrineau Oz
Perrineau starred as Augustus Hill in HBO’s Oz from 1997 to 2003. Augustus is imprisoned at the Oswald Maximum Security Penitentiary, known as Oz. He shot and killed a police officer during a drug-related conflict, leading him to use a wheelchair. Thoughtful and introspective, he narrates the series sharing his experiences with the intricate dynamics of life within the Oswald Maximum Security Penitentiary. Moreover, he explains the show, providing context, thematic analysis, and a sense of humor.
Harold Perrineau Sons Of Anarchy
Perrineau starred as Damon Pope in Sons Of Anarchy SN 5. Regarded as the most dangerous gangster in Oakland in SN 4, Damon is a ruthless and calculating drug kingpin and leader of the One-Niners gang. After his daughter is accidentally killed by Tig Trager, he sets off on a path of retaliation. He is known for using extreme violence when things don’t go his way, including forcing Tig to witness the murder of his daughter who is burnt alive at his request.
Harold Perrineau The Matrix
Perrineau portrayed Link in The Matrix series after Tank was written off the script after Marcus Chong was dismissed over monetary issues. Link is the pilot and operator for the crew of the Zion hovercraft Nebuchadnezzar who replaced Tank and Dozer. In this magnitude, he manages the ship’s operations such as steering the Matrix and giving support to Neo and his team during their missions.
Harold Perrineau Lost
Perrineau played the role of Michael Dawson on ABC’s Lost opposite Maggie Grace and Ian Somerhalder. Michael is a construction worker who has had a lengthy custody battle for his sin, Walt, with his mother, Susan. As a result, he was estranged from his son for almost a decade, leading to a strained relationship between them. While going home on Oceanic Flight 815, the plane crashes and they awake on a mysterious island.
Perrineau’s character was briefly written off when his character left the island with his son at the end of SN 2 and didn’t appear in SN 3. In July 2007, he rejoined the main cast during the show’s 4th season. His return was short-lived as that was his last appearance in the series as a series regular. He made one guest appearance in the 6th and final season. His performance in the series won him a Screen Actors Guild Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Award.
Harold Perrineau Claws
Perrineau starred as Dean Simms in Claws from 2017 to 2022. Dean is Desna’s autistic brother whom she takes care of. He starts bodybuilding as a hobby after Dwayne “Roller” Husser’s “death”, and falls in love with Virginia. His performance in the film won him an NAACP Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Award.
Harold Perrineau The Best Man: The Final Chapters
Perrineau starred as Julian “Murch” Murchison in The Best Man in 1999 and The Best Man: The Final Chapters in 2022. Murch is a successful television producer who tackles the complexities of marriage and fatherhood while keeping strong bonds with his friends. In 2000, he won a nomination for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his performance in The Best Man.
Harold Perrineau From
Since 2022, Perrineau has starred as Boyd Stevens in MGM+’s From. A former military veteran, Boyd is the self-chosen sheriff and de-facto mayor of a nightmarish town in the United States that traps those who enter. After the arrival of the Matthews family, he works to stay alive and escape from the town. His performance in the series won him a nomination for a Saturn Best Actor in a Network or Cable Television Series Award.
Harold Perrineau Education
Perrineau joined Shenandoah University where he studied music & theater at the Shenandoah Conservatory. He also studied at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Harold Perrineau Career
Perrineau got his breakthrough starring in Smoke in 1995. This role won him a nomination for the Independent Spirit Best Supporting Male Award. Next, he starred as Mercutio in Romeo+Juliet and as Link in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. Moreover, he starred in TV shows like HBO’s Oz from 1997 to 2003, ABC’s Lost from 2004 to 2010, and MGM+’s From since 2022.
Early Career
In 1989, Perrineau joined the cast of Fame: The Musical, the world premiere of the stage adaptation of the 1980 hit movie Fame. In the play, he portrayed Tyrone Jackson at the Walnut Street Theatre, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Next, he portrayed Link in The Matrix series after Tank was written off the script after Marcus Chong was dismissed over monetary issues. He starred opposite his future Lost co-star Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje on HBO’s Oz.
Perrineau played the role of Michael Dawson on ABC’s Lost. He was briefly written off when his character left the island with his son at the end of SN 2 and didn’t appear in SN 3. In July 2007, he rejoined the main cast during the show’s 4th season. His return was short-lived as that was his last appearance in the series as a series regular. He made one guest appearance in the 6th and final season.
Perrineau starred opposite Kiele Sanchez, Diora Baird, Rhys Coiro, Mia Kirshner, and Monique Ganderton in 30 Days of Night: Dark Days. Further, he provided the voice for the title character in Marvel’s Blade anime series on G4 in January 2012. He joined the cast of Sons of Anarchy as Damon Pope. From 2012 to 2013, he portrayed bass player Stevie in TBS’ Wedding Band. In 2015, he starred as an angelic messenger named Manny in Constantine.
2016 to present;
In September 2016, Perrineau debuted on Broadway in the Roundabout Theatre Company production of Anton Chekov’s The Cherry Orchard. He portrayed Lopakhin opposite Diane Lane in the play till December 4, 2016. That same year, he appeared in Amazon Studios’ Goliath.
Perrineau starred as Dean, Desna’s brother, in TNT’s Claws. In the film, Dean is depicted as a man on the autism spectrum. His performance in the film won him an NAACP Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Award. He portrayed Nick Armstrong on The Rookie for most of season 2 and as a guest on season 3.
Music
Perrineau debuted his single, Stay Strong, in 2007. Ever since, he has worked on his music career, actively working with Tomo in der Muhlen(DJ Tomo Tom Tom) on his debut album, Seeker. He released Moving On on October 15, 2011. Moreover, he has performed with a full band on live shows including his April 2010 performance at The Mint, a club in Los Angeles. He made an appearance in MKTO’s music video for Thank You and J. Cole’s music video for She Knows. In 2008, he appeared in the video for Yes We Can.
Harold Perrineau Movies and TV Shows
Perrineau has starred in several movies and TV shows during his career such as
- Shakedown
- I’ll Fly Away
- Out for Justice
- Flirt
- The Edge
- The Tempest
- A Day in Black and White
- Woman on Top
- Prison Song
- 28 Weeks Later
- The Unusuals
- Gardens of the Night
- Your Name Here
- Case 219
- Georgia
- Constantine
- Transit
- Full Circle
- Sexy Evil Genius
- Star
- The Bachelors
- Virginia Minnesota
- Without Ward