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Harold Perrineau
Actor · TV star
63 years (Aug 7, 1963)Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Known for
International breakthrough as Michael Dawson in ABC's Lost (2004-2010), one of the most influential fiction series in contemporary television. Portrayed Link in The Matrix Reloaded (2003) and The Matrix Revolutions (2003), and Augustus Hill in HBO's Oz (1997-2003). Appeared in Sin City (2005), Zero Dark Thirty (2012) by Kathryn Bigelow, and Claws (2017-2022). A versatile American actor spanning science fiction cinema and prestige television drama, with sustained presence in high-reach serialized productions.
Harold Perrineau
Actor · TV star
Known for
International breakthrough as Michael Dawson in ABC's Lost (2004-2010), one of the most influential fiction series in contemporary television. Portrayed Link in The Matrix Reloaded (2003) and The Matrix Revolutions (2003), and Augustus Hill in HBO's Oz (1997-2003). Appeared in Sin City (2005), Zero Dark Thirty (2012) by Kathryn Bigelow, and Claws (2017-2022). A versatile American actor spanning science fiction cinema and prestige television drama, with sustained presence in high-reach serialized productions.
40 Movies
Plays Link
The Matrix Reloaded
2003
Plays Jack
Zero Dark Thirty
2012
Plays Link
The Matrix Revolutions
2003
Plays Flynn
28 Weeks Later
2007
Plays Todd
30 Days of Night: Dark Days
2010
Plays Thug Leader
King of New York
1990
Plays Mercutio
Romeo + Juliet
1996
Plays Jeffrey Steele
Snitch
2013
Plays Stephen
The Edge
1997
Plays Jimmy
Seeking Justice
2011
Plays Lt. Jackson
Felon
2008
Plays Jackson
Sabotage
2014
Plays Men's Room Man #1
Flirt
1996
Plays Lee
Dumplin'
2018
Plays Monica Jones
Woman on Top
2000
Plays Julian Murch
The Best Man Holiday
2013
Plays Dr. Rollens
The Bachelors
2017
Plays Henry
Blood and Wine
1996
Plays Santana
I'm Not Here
2017
Plays Men's Room Man
Flirt
1993
Plays Julian Murch
The Best Man
1999
Plays Losada
Transit
2012
Plays Tommie
Shakedown
1988
Plays Thomas 'Rashid' Cole
Smoke
1995
Plays Marvin Coolidge
Sexy Evil Genius
2013
Plays Husband (voice)
Garfield Gets Real
2007
Plays Bobby Perez
Lulu on the Bridge
1998
Plays Dixon
The Killing Jar
2010
Plays Jimmy
Ball Don't Lie
2008
Plays Orlando
Gardens of the Night
2008
Plays Uncle Cee
Prison Song
2001
Plays Wiley
Go for Sisters
2013
Plays Gil Le Deux
Cold Brook
2019
Plays Moe Curly
On_Line
2002
Plays Harold
Sunset Stories
2012
Plays Rich
Your Name Here
2008
26 TV Shows
Plays Michael Dawson
Lost
2004
Plays Michael Dawson
LOST: Circle
2023
Plays Augustus Hill
Oz
1997
Plays Boyd Stevens
FROM
2022
Plays Dean Simms
Claws
2017
Plays Manny
Constantine
2014
Plays Det. Nick Armstrong
The Rookie
2018
Plays Detective Leo Banks
The Unusuals
2009
Plays Stevie
Wedding Band
2012
Plays Bobby Brooks
Star
2016
Plays Julian Murch
The Best Man: The Final Chapters
2022
Plays Damon Pope
Sons of Anarchy
2008
Plays Judge Keller
Goliath
2016
Plays Calvin Shaw
Criminal Minds
2005
Plays Jordan Hill
Law & Order
1990
Plays Benny
New York News
1995
Plays Rev. Rhodes
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Scott
The Cosby Show
1984
Plays Isaac Price
ER
1994
Plays Aroun Levert
Dead Like Me
2003
Plays Singer
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
1987
Plays Wes Keller
The Good Doctor
2017
Plays Charles Baptiste
The Mysteries of Laura
2014
Plays Hammond
Z Nation
2014
Plays Louis Wyler / Turbo Jet (voice)
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
2003
Plays Fred
Growing Up Fisher
2014
Latest Trailers
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...And Out Comes the Wolf
Full Filmography
LOST: Circle
Michael Dawson · 80 episodes
2023–
Unicorn Boy
Guard Pantius (voice)
2023
The Best Man: The Final Chapters
Julian Murch · 8 episodes
2022
FROM
Boyd Stevens · 40 episodes
2022–
The Rookie
Det. Nick Armstrong
2021Season 3
Cold Brook
Gil Le Deux
2019
The Rookie
Det. Nick Armstrong
2019Season 2
The Good Doctor
Wes Keller
2019Season 3
Dumplin'
Lee
2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Harold Perrineau and where are they from?
Harold Perrineau is 63 years old, born on August 7, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Harold Perrineau?
Harold Perrineau is best known for roles in The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, 28 Weeks Later.
How many movies has Harold Perrineau been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1988), Harold Perrineau has appeared in 40 movies and 25 TV shows.
What was Harold Perrineau's first movie?
The career of Harold Perrineau began with Shakedown (1988).
What is Harold Perrineau's most recent movie or series?
Harold Perrineau's most recent release is ...And Out Comes the Wolf, which premiered on October 16, 2026.
What TV shows has Harold Perrineau appeared in?
On television, Harold Perrineau has appeared in The Good Doctor, Lost, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, FROM.
Harold Perrineau
1963-08-07 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Harold Perrineau (born August 7, 1963) is an American actor known for the roles of Michael Dawson in the U.S. television series Lost, Link in The Matrix films and games, Augustus Hill in the American television series Oz, and Mercutio in Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet. He recently starred in ABC's comedy-drama television series The Unusuals, playing NYPD homicide detective Leo Banks.