Wood Harris is an American actor who is best known for his roles as Avon Barksdale in the HBO crime drama series The Wire, and as Maurice “Bumps” Wilson in the 2002 biopic film Paid in Full. He has also appeared in films such as Remember the Titans, Just Married, and The Breaks. In addition to his on-screen appearances, Harris has also done voiceover work for the video game series Grand Theft Auto. He has also appeared in television shows such as ER, Law & Order, and The Good Wife.
Early Life of Wood Harris
Wood Harris was born Sherwin David Harris on October 17, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois. He is the son of John Harris, an attorney, and Mattie Harris, a seamstress. He has a younger brother, Sherwin, and a younger sister, Shari. Harris attended the Chicago Academy of the Arts, where he studied theater. After graduating, he attended Northern Illinois University for a year before transferring to Howard University in Washington D.C. to major in acting.
Acting Career of Wood Harris
Harris began his acting career in the mid-1990s, appearing in small roles in films such as Remember the Titans, Just Married, and The Breaks. He also had a recurring role in the television series ER. In 2002, Harris starred as Maurice “Bumps” Wilson in the biopic film Paid in Full. He also appeared in the HBO crime drama series The Wire as Avon Barksdale. In recent years, Harris has appeared in films such as The French Connection, Go for Broke, and The Gambler. He has also done voiceover work for the video game series Grand Theft Auto.
Net Worth of Wood Harris
Harris has had a successful acting career, appearing in films and television shows, and doing voiceover work. He has a net worth of $3 million. He is currently single and lives in Los Angeles, California.
Wood Harris is a successful actor with a net worth of $3 million. He is best known for his roles as Avon Barksdale in The Wire and Maurice “Bumps” Wilson in Paid in Full. He has also done voiceover work for the video game series Grand Theft Auto and appeared in films such as Remember the Titans and Just Married. Harris currently lives in Los Angeles, California.