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Harold Perrineau, actor
Actor

Harold Perrineau: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
18
on screen
1988–2024
box office
$56.8M
nomination
1
average score
60
Born
August 7, 1963 (age 63)
Birthplace
New York City, U.S.
Full name
Harold Williams
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1986-present
Spouses
Brittany Robinson
Children
3
Biggest hits

The Best Harold Perrineau Movies

The films of Harold Perrineau that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Edge (1997) leads with $43.3M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Harold Perrineau's Career in Numbers

Harold Perrineau's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Harold Perrineau works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Shakedown (1988) to Unicorn Boy (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Harold Perrineau Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 1
  2. 1990s 4
  3. 2000s 4
  4. 2010s 6
  5. 2020s 3

The 2010s were Harold Perrineau's busiest decade, with 6 films.

Harold Perrineau Movies by Genre

  • Drama 7
  • Comedy 3
  • Horror 2
  • Animation 1
  • Tv movie 1
  • Romance 1
  • Action 1
  • Crime 1
  • Thriller 1

Drama is the genre Harold Perrineau has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of comedy (3).

Harold Perrineau Career Milestones

First film
Shakedown 1988
Biggest box office hit
The Edge $43.3M worldwide
Best-rated film
Dumplin' Movie Echo Score 68
Newest film
Unicorn Boy 2024
18 credits

Harold Perrineau Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Harold Perrineau is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 60. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

1 nomination

Harold Perrineau: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

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Biography

Who Is Harold Perrineau?

Harold Perrineau was born in New York City, U.S. in 1963 and is 63 years old. Credited on films since 1988, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Harold Perrineau, born August 7, 1963, is a highly skilled American actor known for his immense versatility and dynamic performances. His breakout role was in the independent film Smoke (1995), which earned him a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male. His performances in films like Romeo+Juliet (1996), The Matrix Reloaded, and The Matrix Revolutions (both 2003) have been widely praised. Perrineau has also established a solid television career, with roles like Augustus Hill in HBO's Oz (1997–2003), Michael Dawson in ABC's Lost (2004–2010), and Sheriff Boyd Stevens in MGM+'s From (2022–present). Perrineau has an engaging on-screen presence, making him a fascinating actor to behold.

Born in Brooklyn, Perrineau had his name changed to Williams as a child due to an already existing Harold Williams in the Screen Actors Guild, but later readopted Perrineau. His career has been marked by key roles in various Broadway shows, films, and television series, including his work as Damon Pope, the compelling antagonist of the fifth season of Sons of Anarchy, and his role as Lopakhin in the Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Anton Chekov's The Cherry Orchard. Besides acting, Perrineau has also explored his musical talent, releasing his debut single 'Stay Strong' in 2007 and collaborating with DJ Tomo Tom Tom on his album, 'Seeker'. Perrineau's significant contribution to the field of arts truly makes him a multi-talented and esteemed personality in the entertainment industry.

FAQ

Harold Perrineau: Questions & Answers

How many movies Harold Perrineau has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Harold Perrineau been in?

Harold Perrineau is credited on 18 films, from 1988 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Harold Perrineau's highest-grossing movie?

The Edge (1997) is Harold Perrineau's biggest box office hit, with $43.3M worldwide, ahead of Shakedown (1988) ($10.1M). Across every film with box office figures, Harold Perrineau's movies have made $56.8M.

Harold Perrineau's biggest hits

What is the best Harold Perrineau movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Harold Perrineau's best-rated film is Dumplin' (2018) with a score of 68, followed by Cold Brook (2019) (64).

Best Harold Perrineau movies, ranked

Has Harold Perrineau won an Oscar?

Harold Perrineau has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Harold Perrineau has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Harold Perrineau?

Harold Perrineau is 63 years old, born on August 7, 1963 in New York City, U.S..

What is Harold Perrineau's newest movie?

The most recent film on Harold Perrineau's filmography is Unicorn Boy (2024), in the role of Guard Pantius.

The Best Harold Perrineau Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 18 credits.

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