Wood Harris

Wood Harris, born in 1969, is an American actor whose career spans film and television, marked by performances that blend grit and gravitas. He rose to prominence in "Above the Rim" (1994) and furthered his reputation with roles in "Remember the Titans" (2000) and the Showtime film "Hendrix" (2000). Harris's portrayal of drug kingpin Avon Barksdale on HBO's "The Wire" (2002–2008) cemented his status as a leading character actor. His versatility is evident in his roles across various genres, from the crime drama "Paid in Full" (2002) to Marvel's "Ant-Man" (2015) and the sci-fi landscapes of "Dredd" (2012) and "Blade Runner 2049" (2017). Recent work includes "The New Edition Story" (2017) and his portrayal of drug lord "Pat" in