Dorian Harewood
ActingAbout Dorian Harewood
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.
Dorian Harewood Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dorian Harewood reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Dorian Harewood's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 54% of Dorian Harewood's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Getting Up and Going Home, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dorian Harewood Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dorian Harewood's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dorian Harewood has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Right Girl | James Cline | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Mayor Cupcake | Albert Peach | 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 → |
| 2003 | Gothika | Teddy Howard | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Hollywood Wives: The New Generation | Claude St. Claire | Average | 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 | Walter and Henry | Pete Horton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Last Debate | Brad Lily | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Hendrix | Al Hendrix | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Archibald the Rainbow Painter | Archibald Wright | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Change of Heart | Dr. Lewis Franklin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Le petomane: Fin de siècle fartiste | - | Hit | 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 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Space Jam | Monstar BUPKUS (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Superman: The Last Son of Krypton | Ron Troupe (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Siegfried and Roy: Masters of the Impossible | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Sudden Death | Matthew Hallmark | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Pagemaster | Jamaican Pirates (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Getting Up and Going Home | Ted Owens | Super Hit | 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) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Polly | Doctor Shannon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Kiss Shot | Kevin Merrick | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | God Bless the Child | Calvin Reed | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Full Metal Jacket | Eightball | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Guilty of Innocence: The Lenell Geter Story | Lenell Geter | 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 | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Ambush Murders | Ray Ellsworth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Looker | Lt. Masters | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | High Ice | Lt. Zack Hawkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | An American Christmas Carol | Matt Reeves | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Siege | Simon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Gray Lady Down | Fowler | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Panic in Echo Park | Michael Stoner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Sparkle | Levi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Foster & Laurie | Gregory Foster | Super 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 "Getting Up and Going Home" with a rating of 10.0/10.
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 "Siegfried and Roy: Masters of the Impossible", "The Last Debate", and "Walter and Henry".