Dorian Harewood
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Dorian Harewood (born August 6, 1950) is an African American actor. He first garnered attention for his portrayal of Simon Haley (father of author Alex Haley) in the ABC miniseries Roots: The Next Generations. He is also known for his roles in Full Metal Jacket and The Jesse Owens Story, and for his co-starring role in the ABC Television series Strike Force. 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dorian Harewood, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Best Dorian Harewood Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dorian Harewood's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dorian Harewood.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Right Girl | James Cline | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Mayor Cupcake | Albert Peach | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Grave Misconduct | Baxter Kyle | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Full Metal Jacket: Between Good and Evil | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure | Older Irwin (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Adventures of Brer Rabbit | Mister Man (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall | Jim Monroe | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Assault on Precinct 13 | Gil | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Kangaroo Jack: G'Day, U.S.A.! | Lead Agent (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Gothika | Teddy Howard | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Hollywood Wives: The New Generation | Claude St. Claire | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Levity | Mackie Whittaker | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Daredevil vs. Spider-Man | Tombstone (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Christmas Shoes | Dalton Gregory | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Framed | George Adams | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Glitter | Guy Richardson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Triangle | Captain Louis Morgan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Walter and Henry | Pete Horton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Hendrix | Al Hendrix | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Change of Heart | Dr. Lewis Franklin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Evasive Action | Luke Sinclair | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | 12 Angry Men | Juror 5 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | When The Cradle Falls | Lt. Harlan Dugger | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Space Jam | Monstar BUPKUS (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Superman: The Last Son of Krypton | Ron Troupe (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Sudden Death | Matthew Hallmark | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Pagemaster | Jamaican Pirates (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Solar Crisis | Borg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Polly: Comin' Home! | Doctor Shannon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Pacific Heights | Dennis | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Raisins Sold Out: The California Raisins II | Stretch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Easter Story | (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Polly | Doctor Shannon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Kiss Shot | Kevin Merrick | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | God Bless the Child | Calvin Reed | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Full Metal Jacket | Eightball | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Falcon and the Snowman | Gene | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Jesse Owens Story | Jesse Owens | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Tank | Sergeant Tippet | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Against All Odds | Tommy | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | I, Desire | Detective Jerry Van Ness | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Ambush Murders | Ray Ellsworth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Looker | Lt. Masters | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | High Ice | Lt. Zack Hawkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | An American Christmas Carol | Matt Reeves | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Siege | Simon | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Gray Lady Down | Fowler | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Panic in Echo Park | Michael Stoner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Sparkle | Levi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Foster & Laurie | Gregory Foster | Hit | Similar → |
Dorian Harewood - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dorian Harewood?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dorian Harewood is "The Ambush Murders" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Dorian Harewood acted in?
Dorian Harewood has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dorian Harewood?
Other notable films include "Polly: Comin' Home!", "Walter and Henry", and "Polly".