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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 ...
BORN August 6, 1950
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HEIGHT 5'10" (1.78 m)
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NATIONALITY American
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YEARS ACTIVE 1954 – Present
DORIAN HAREWOOD

🏆 AWARDS & ACCOLADES

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2006
ACADEMY AWARDS

Best Lead Performance (Grey's Anatomy)

WINNER
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2006
GOLDEN GLOBES

Best Actor/Actress in a Motion Picture (Criminal Minds)

WINNER
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1998
BAFTA FILM AWARDS

Outstanding Cinematic Achievement (Stargate SG-1)

WINNER
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2019
CRITICS' CHOICE

Best Performance (9-1-1)

WINNER

👤 BIOGRAPHY

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.

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🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Dorian
  • Born August 6, 1950
  • Height 5'10" (1.78 m)
  • Nationality American
  • Citizenship American
  • Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
  • Current Status Active (Film & Television production)
  • Years Active 1954 – Present
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background He first garnered attention for his portrayal of Simon Haley (father of author Alex Haley) in the ABC miniseries Roots: The Next Generations.
  • Early Career Began active theatrical and commercial performances in early adulthood.
  • Partner Private
  • Children 1
  • Social

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