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Quick Facts

Born:
1950-08-06

Birthplace:
Dayton, Ohio, USA

Credits:
146 Total Roles

Dorian Harewood

Acting

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Biography

Dorian Harewood (born August 6, 1950) is an African American actor. He first garnered attention for his portrayal of Simon Haley (father of author Alex Haley) in the ABC miniseries Roots: The Next Generations. He is also known for his roles in Full Metal Jacket and The Jesse Owens Story, and for his co-starring role in the ABC Television series Strike Force. In 1994, he was awarded the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series, Mini-Series or Television Movie, for his recurring role as jazz/blues saxophonist Clarence "Cool Papa" Charleston on the NBC drama series I'll Fly Away.

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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2022 Bel-Air TV Judge Robertson
2021 The Equalizer TV General Franklin Knight
2020 Big Sky TV Roman Cobb
2018 9-1-1 TV Rupert
2015 The Making of the Wiz Live! MOVIE Self - Narrator
2015 The Right Girl MOVIE James Cline
2011 Mayor Cupcake MOVIE Albert Peach
2010 Outlaw TV Actor
2008 Grave Misconduct MOVIE Baxter Kyle
2008 The Spectacular Spider-Man TV Doc Bromwell (voice)

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