Steve Harris (actor)
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| Steve Harris | |
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| Born | December 3, 1965 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Steve Harris (born December 3, 1965) is an American actor most famous for his role as Eugene Young on the legal drama The Practice. He's currently appearing as Detective Isaiah "Bird" Freeman on Awake (TV series).
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[edit] Early Life
He was born in Chicago, IL, the son of Mattie, a housewife, and John Harris, a bus driver. He is the older brother of Wood Harris. He attended St. Joseph High School in Westchester, IL, a private school known for developing star athletes. Steve was a running back. He then played linebacker for Northern Illinois University, where he studied drama. His athletic career was cut short due to a torn ligament in his ankle.
[edit] Career
He has done voice work for the animated television show The Batman as Ethan Bennett. He has also appeared on Law & Order and earlier had a recurring role on Homicide: Life on the Street. In 2006, he appeared in the now-cancelled TV series Heist. He also appeared in an episode of Grey's Anatomy. He appeared in several episodes of New York Undercover. He has appeared in a number of films including; Quarantine, Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Bringing Down The House, The Rock, The Mod Squad, and Minority Report.
[edit] Awards
He was nominated six times for an NAACP Image Award for his work on The Practice and won in 2004.
1999 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
2000 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
2000 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series - Nominee
1999 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series - Nominee
1998 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series - Nominee
[edit] Personal Life
He has also played on various teams for the NBAE League.
[edit] External links
http://www.superiorpics.com/steve_harris/
