Harold Perrineau

Harold Perrineau, born on August 7, 1963, navigates the television and film landscapes with a chameleonic presence, from the mystical Michael Dawson in "Lost" to the cybernetic Link in "The Matrix" franchise. His range extends to the gritty world of prison politics as Augustus Hill in "Oz" and the poetic Mercutio in Baz Luhrmann's reimagining of "Romeo + Juliet." More recently, he anchored ABC's short-lived "The Unusuals" as the complex NYPD detective Leo Banks, embodying the series' offbeat tone with a performance that blends humor and humanity.