Harold Perrineau

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.

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Felon (2008)

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A family man convicted of killing an intruder must cope with life afterward in the violent penal system.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ric Roman Waugh
CAST:  Stephen Dorff  •  Val Kilmer  •  Marisol Nichols  •  Vincent Miller

A family man convicted of killing an intruder must cope with life afterward in the violent penal system.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ric Roman Waugh
CAST:  Stephen Dorff  •  Val Kilmer  •  Marisol Nichols  •  Vincent Miller

The Matrix Reloaded (2003)

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Six months after the events depicted in The Matrix, Neo has proved to be a good omen for the free humans, as more and more humans are being freed from the matrix and brought to Zion, the one and only stronghold of the Resistance. Neo himself has discovered his ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lilly Wachowski  •  Lana Wachowski
CAST:  Helmut Bakaitis  •  Steve Bastoni  •  Don Battee  •  Monica Bellucci

Six months after the events depicted in The Matrix, Neo has proved to be a good omen for the free humans, as more and more humans are being freed from the matrix and brought to Zion, the one and only stronghold of the Resistance. Neo himself has discovered his ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lilly Wachowski  •  Lana Wachowski
CAST:  Helmut Bakaitis  •  Steve Bastoni  •  Don Battee  •  Monica Bellucci

28 Weeks Later (2007)

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The inhabitants of the British Isles have lost their battle against the onslaught of disease, as the deadly rage virus has killed every citizen there. Six months later, a group of Americans dare to set foot on the isles, convinced the danger has come and gone. But ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
CAST:  Robert Carlyle  •  Rose Byrne  •  Jeremy Renner  •  Harold Perrineau

The inhabitants of the British Isles have lost their battle against the onslaught of disease, as the deadly rage virus has killed every citizen there. Six months later, a group of Americans dare to set foot on the isles, convinced the danger has come and gone. But ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
CAST:  Robert Carlyle  •  Rose Byrne  •  Jeremy Renner  •  Harold Perrineau

King of New York (1990)

A former drug lord returns from prison determined to wipe out all his competition and distribute the profits of his operations to New York's poor and lower classes in this stylish and ultra violent modern twist on Robin Hood.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Abel Ferrara
CAST:  Christopher Walken  •  David Caruso  •  Laurence Fishburne  •  Victor Argo

A former drug lord returns from prison determined to wipe out all his competition and distribute the profits of his operations to New York's poor and lower classes in this stylish and ultra violent modern twist on Robin Hood.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Abel Ferrara
CAST:  Christopher Walken  •  David Caruso  •  Laurence Fishburne  •  Victor Argo

On_Line (2002)

John, a computer whiz on the rebound from a disastrous break-up, starts an adult Internet site with his roommate, Moe. They are soon caught up in the erotic nature of the chat sessions they host, changing both their lives.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jed Weintrob
CAST:  Josh Hamilton  •  Harold Perrineau  •  Isabel Gillies  •  John Fleck

John, a computer whiz on the rebound from a disastrous break-up, starts an adult Internet site with his roommate, Moe. They are soon caught up in the erotic nature of the chat sessions they host, changing both their lives.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jed Weintrob
CAST:  Josh Hamilton  •  Harold Perrineau  •  Isabel Gillies  •  John Fleck

Prison Song (2001)

Elijah has been bounced from group home to group home throughout his turbulent young life. What has sustained him is his art. After a promised scholarship is taken away, Elijah ends up in a fight that result in the death of another boy. Now, sentenced to a minimum ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Darnell Martin
CAST:  Q-Tip  •  Eric McCollum  •  Denee Rivera  •  Justin 'DJ' Spaulding

Elijah has been bounced from group home to group home throughout his turbulent young life. What has sustained him is his art. After a promised scholarship is taken away, Elijah ends up in a fight that result in the death of another boy. Now, sentenced to a minimum ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Darnell Martin
CAST:  Q-Tip  •  Eric McCollum  •  Denee Rivera  •  Justin 'DJ' Spaulding

Smoke (1995)

Writer Paul Benjamin is nearly hit by a bus when he leaves Auggie Wren's smoke shop. Stranger Rashid Cole saves his life, and soon middle-aged Paul tells homeless Rashid that he wouldn't mind a short-term housemate. Still grieving over his wife's murder, Paul is ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Wayne Wang
CAST:  Harvey Keitel  •  William Hurt  •  Giancarlo Esposito  •  José Zúñiga

Writer Paul Benjamin is nearly hit by a bus when he leaves Auggie Wren's smoke shop. Stranger Rashid Cole saves his life, and soon middle-aged Paul tells homeless Rashid that he wouldn't mind a short-term housemate. Still grieving over his wife's murder, Paul is ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Wayne Wang
CAST:  Harvey Keitel  •  William Hurt  •  Giancarlo Esposito  •  José Zúñiga

The Best Man (1999)

After writing a soon-to-be bestselling novel, writer and committed bachelor Harper attempts to hide the fact that his saucy new book is loosely based on the lives and loves of his tight-knit group of friends. Harper is set to be best man at his friend Lance's ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Malcolm D. Lee
CAST:  Nia Long  •  Morris Chestnut  •  Terrence Howard  •  Harold Perrineau

After writing a soon-to-be bestselling novel, writer and committed bachelor Harper attempts to hide the fact that his saucy new book is loosely based on the lives and loves of his tight-knit group of friends. Harper is set to be best man at his friend Lance's ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Malcolm D. Lee
CAST:  Nia Long  •  Morris Chestnut  •  Terrence Howard  •  Harold Perrineau

The Edge (1997)

The plane carrying wealthy Charles Morse crashes down in the Alaskan wilderness. Together with the two other passengers, photographer Robert and assistant Stephen, Charles devises a plan to help them reach civilization. However, his biggest obstacle might not be ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lee Tamahori
CAST:  Alec Baldwin  •  Anthony Hopkins  •  Elle Macpherson  •  Harold Perrineau

The plane carrying wealthy Charles Morse crashes down in the Alaskan wilderness. Together with the two other passengers, photographer Robert and assistant Stephen, Charles devises a plan to help them reach civilization. However, his biggest obstacle might not be ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lee Tamahori
CAST:  Alec Baldwin  •  Anthony Hopkins  •  Elle Macpherson  •  Harold Perrineau

The Matrix Revolutions (2003)

The human city of Zion defends itself against the massive invasion of the machines as Neo fights to end the war at another front while also opposing the rogue Agent Smith.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lilly Wachowski  •  Lana Wachowski
CAST:  Keanu Reeves  •  Laurence Fishburne  •  Carrie-Anne Moss  •  Hugo Weaving

The human city of Zion defends itself against the massive invasion of the machines as Neo fights to end the war at another front while also opposing the rogue Agent Smith.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lilly Wachowski  •  Lana Wachowski
CAST:  Keanu Reeves  •  Laurence Fishburne  •  Carrie-Anne Moss  •  Hugo Weaving

Romeo + Juliet (1996)

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In director Baz Luhrmann's contemporary take on William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, the Montagues and Capulets have moved their ongoing feud to the sweltering suburb of Verona Beach, where Romeo and Juliet fall in love and secretly wed. Though the film is ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Baz Luhrmann
CAST:  Leonardo DiCaprio  •  Claire Danes  •  John Leguizamo  •  Harold Perrineau

In director Baz Luhrmann's contemporary take on William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, the Montagues and Capulets have moved their ongoing feud to the sweltering suburb of Verona Beach, where Romeo and Juliet fall in love and secretly wed. Though the film is ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Baz Luhrmann
CAST:  Leonardo DiCaprio  •  Claire Danes  •  John Leguizamo  •  Harold Perrineau

Blood and Wine (1996)

A man who has failed as a father and husband commits a heist to make money for his fledging business, but things become complicated when his wife interferes.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bob Rafelson
CAST:  Jack Nicholson  •  Stephen Dorff  •  Jennifer Lopez  •  Judy Davis

A man who has failed as a father and husband commits a heist to make money for his fledging business, but things become complicated when his wife interferes.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bob Rafelson
CAST:  Jack Nicholson  •  Stephen Dorff  •  Jennifer Lopez  •  Judy Davis

Lulu on the Bridge (1998)

This film is about a famous jazz saxophonist, Izzy, whose life is forever changed after he is accidentally shot.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Paul Auster
CAST:  Harvey Keitel  •  Richard Edson  •  Don Byron  •  Kevin Corrigan

This film is about a famous jazz saxophonist, Izzy, whose life is forever changed after he is accidentally shot.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Paul Auster
CAST:  Harvey Keitel  •  Richard Edson  •  Don Byron  •  Kevin Corrigan

Woman on Top (2000)

Set to the intoxicating rhythms of Brazil, "Woman on Top" is a spicy, sexy comedy about the magic of food, love and music. Meet Isabella, a sultry enchantress born with the special gift of melting the palates and hearts of men everywhere. When she decides to break ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Fina Torres
CAST:  Penélope Cruz  •  Murilo Benício  •  Harold Perrineau  •  Mark Feuerstein

Set to the intoxicating rhythms of Brazil, "Woman on Top" is a spicy, sexy comedy about the magic of food, love and music. Meet Isabella, a sultry enchantress born with the special gift of melting the palates and hearts of men everywhere. When she decides to break ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Fina Torres
CAST:  Penélope Cruz  •  Murilo Benício  •  Harold Perrineau  •  Mark Feuerstein

The Killing Jar (2010)

A stranger armed with a shotgun takes seven patrons hostage in a remote roadside diner. But as the body count increases, the desperate survivors discover that one of the hostages may be even more dangerous than their captor.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Young
CAST:  Michael Madsen  •  Harold Perrineau  •  Danny Trejo  •  Kevin Gage

A stranger armed with a shotgun takes seven patrons hostage in a remote roadside diner. But as the body count increases, the desperate survivors discover that one of the hostages may be even more dangerous than their captor.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Young
CAST:  Michael Madsen  •  Harold Perrineau  •  Danny Trejo  •  Kevin Gage

Go for Sisters (2013)

Bernice and Fontayne grew up so tight they could ‘go for sisters’. After twenty years apart, they are reunited when Bernice is assigned to be Fontayne’s parole officer- just when she needs help on the wrong side of the law.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Sayles
CAST:  LisaGay Hamilton  •  Yolonda Ross  •  Edward James Olmos  •  Hector Elizondo

Bernice and Fontayne grew up so tight they could ‘go for sisters’. After twenty years apart, they are reunited when Bernice is assigned to be Fontayne’s parole officer- just when she needs help on the wrong side of the law.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Sayles
CAST:  LisaGay Hamilton  •  Yolonda Ross  •  Edward James Olmos  •  Hector Elizondo

Sabotage (2014)

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John "Breacher" Wharton leads an elite DEA task force that takes on the world's deadliest drug cartels. When the team successfully executes a high-stakes raid on a cartel safe house, they think their work is done – until, one-by-one, the team members mysteriously ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Ayer
CAST:  Arnold Schwarzenegger  •  Sam Worthington  •  Mireille Enos  •  Joe Manganiello

John "Breacher" Wharton leads an elite DEA task force that takes on the world's deadliest drug cartels. When the team successfully executes a high-stakes raid on a cartel safe house, they think their work is done – until, one-by-one, the team members mysteriously ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Ayer
CAST:  Arnold Schwarzenegger  •  Sam Worthington  •  Mireille Enos  •  Joe Manganiello

The Best Man Holiday (2013)

When college friends reunite after 15 years over the Christmas holidays, they discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten rivalries and romances to be reignited.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Malcolm D. Lee
CAST:  Terrence Howard  •  Harold Perrineau  •  Morris Chestnut  •  Sanaa Lathan

When college friends reunite after 15 years over the Christmas holidays, they discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten rivalries and romances to be reignited.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Malcolm D. Lee
CAST:  Terrence Howard  •  Harold Perrineau  •  Morris Chestnut  •  Sanaa Lathan

Zero Dark Thirty (2012)

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A chronicle of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy S.E.A.L. Team 6 in May, 2011.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kathryn Bigelow
CAST:  Jessica Chastain  •  Jason Clarke  •  Mark Strong  •  Joel Edgerton

A chronicle of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy S.E.A.L. Team 6 in May, 2011.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kathryn Bigelow
CAST:  Jessica Chastain  •  Jason Clarke  •  Mark Strong  •  Joel Edgerton

Snitch (2013)

Construction company owner John Matthews learns that his estranged son, Jason, has been arrested for drug trafficking. Facing an unjust prison sentence for a first time offender courtesy of mandatory minimum sentence laws, Jason has nothing to offer for leniency in ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ric Roman Waugh
CAST:  Dwayne Johnson  •  Barry Pepper  •  Jon Bernthal  •  Susan Sarandon

Construction company owner John Matthews learns that his estranged son, Jason, has been arrested for drug trafficking. Facing an unjust prison sentence for a first time offender courtesy of mandatory minimum sentence laws, Jason has nothing to offer for leniency in ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ric Roman Waugh
CAST:  Dwayne Johnson  •  Barry Pepper  •  Jon Bernthal  •  Susan Sarandon
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