Dorian Harewood
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| Born | August 6, 1950 Dayton, Ohio |
| Occupation | Actor |
W. Dorian Harewood (born August 6, 1950) is an American actor.
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Career [edit]
Harewood first attracted attention for his portrayal of Simon Haley (father of author Alex Haley) in the ABC miniseries Roots: The Next Generations. He is known for his roles in Full Metal Jacket, for starring as Jesse Owens in The Jesse Owens Story, and for his co-starring role in the ABC Television series Strike Force (starring Robert Stack). 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. In 1995, he co-starred in the Warren Chaney docudrama, America: A Call to Greatness.[1][2] In 2012, he is an announcer for NBC.[3] He also played Dr. Julian Wilkes in the NBC (later syndicated) TV series Viper.
Personal life [edit]
Harewood was born in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Emerson Macaulay (1915-1980) and Estelle Olivia Harewood (1924-1991).[4] He has five siblings, Emerson M. Harewood, Jr. (deceased), Theolanda Harewood, Philip B. Harewood (deceased), Floranne E. Dunford and Lawanda G. Pitts.
He is married to actress/writer Ann McCurry, with whom he has two children, Olivia Ruth and John Dorian.
Notable roles [edit]
Animation [edit]
- Aladdin - Sootinai
- Astro Boy - Dr. Tenma
- Biker Mice from Mars - Modo
- Blokhedz animated web series - King Tubby
- Capitol Critters - Moze
- Darkwing Duck - Official Guy
- Iron Man - War Machine (Season 2)
- Legend of Prince Valiant - Sir Bryant Alternate (Voice actor)
- Legion of Super Heroes - Dr. Mar Londo (season 2)
- Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm - Jax Briggs
- Sonic the Hedgehog (1994) - Ari
- The Spectacular Spider-Man - Dr. Bromwell
- Spider-Man: The Animated Series - Lonnie Lincoln/Tombstone
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Shredder (1989 alternate voice) (4 episodes only)
- The Batman - Martian Manhunter
- The Tick - Pineapple Pokopo
- Family Guy
- W.I.T.C.H. - Lionel Cook
- Megas XLR - Ender
- Jumanji (TV series)
- ProStars - Michael Jordan (voice)
- The Land Before Time - Mr. Thicknose
- The Buzz on Maggie - Judge
- Handy Manny - Coach Johnson
- Pucca - Muji
Films [edit]
- Sparkle (1976) - Levi
- "Panic in Echo Park" (1977) - Dr. Michael Stoner
- Looker (1981) - Lieutenant Masters
- Against All Odds (1984) - Tommy
- Tank (1984) - Sfc. Ed Tippet
- The Falcon and the Snowman (1985) - Gene
- Full Metal Jacket (1987) - Eightball
- Pacific Heights (1990) - Dennis Reed
- America: A Call to Greatness (1992) - Host
- Sudden Death (1995) - Agent Hallmark
- Space Jam (1996) - Monstar Bupkus (voice)
- 12 Angry Men (1997) - Juror #5
- Evasive Action (1998) - Luke Sinclair
- Glitter (2001) - Guy Richardson
- Gothika (2003) - Teddy Howard
- Levity (2003) - Mackie Whittaker
- Assault on Precinct 13 (2005 remake) - Gil
Television [edit]
- Roots: The Next Generations (1979) - Simon Haley (episodes 3-7)
- An American Christmas Carol (1979 Film) - Matt Reeves
- Strike Force (1981–82) - Det. Sgt. Paul Strobber
- The Jesse Owens Story (1984) - Jesse Owens
- Amerika (1987) - Jeffrey Wyman
- Beauty and the Beast (1987) - Jason Walker [Episode 2: "Terrible Savior"]
- Polly (1989) - Dr. Shannon
- China Beach (1989–90) - Major Otis (episodes 34-36)
- Polly: Comin' Home! (1990) - Dr. Shannon
- I'll Fly Away (1992) - Clarence "Cool Papa" Charleston
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman - Carver [Episode "Buffalo Soldier" (1994)]
- Viper (1994) - Dr. Julian Wilkes
- 7th Heaven (1996–2003) - Rev. Morgan Hamilton (recurring role)
- The Last Debate (2000) - Brad Lily
- Stargate SG-1 (2002) - Counselor Thoran
- The Christmas Shoes (2002) - Dalton Gregory
- Boomtown (2002–2003) - Capt. Ronald Hicks (recurring role)
- House of Payne (2007) - Larry Shelton
- Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008) - Boyd Sherman
Video games [edit]
- Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers - Toussaint Gervais
- Astro Boy - Dr. Tenma
- Lost Planet: Extreme Condition - Gale
- X-Men Legends - Shadow King
- Onimusha 3: Demon Siege - Spirit of the Onimusha
- Diablo III - Barbarian (Male)
Radio [edit]
- Public service announcement for DJ Ra's Hip-Hop Literacy campaign, encouraging reading of books by Alex Haley
Music [edit]
- "Show Me (One More Time)" (recorded in the 1980s)
- Love Will Stop Calling (1988) Emeric Records
References [edit]
- ^ Host Biographies at America Movie
- ^ America: A Call to Greatness at the Internet Movie Database
- ^ Owen, Rob (2012-03-02). "TV Q&A: 'Harry's Law,' 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'The Big Bang Theory'". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2012-03-02.
- ^ Dorian Harewood Biography (1950-)
External links [edit]
- Official website
- Dorian Harewood at the Internet Movie Database
- Dorian Harwood's Official Casino Blackjack Site. - Strictly Blackjack (Winning without counting).
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