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Dorian Harewood

Bio: 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
Born: Sun, Aug 06 1950
Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio, USA
Dorian Harewood is 73 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

Poster of The Making of the Wiz Live!
The Making of the Wiz Live!
Dorian Harewood was
65 in The Making of the Wiz Live!
as 'Himself/Narrator'.
Wed, Nov 25 2015
Poster of The Right Girl
The Right Girl
Dorian Harewood was
65 in The Right Girl
as 'James Cline'.
Sat, Nov 21 2015
Poster of Mayor Cupcake
Mayor Cupcake
Dorian Harewood was
60 in Mayor Cupcake
as 'Albert Peach'.
Tue, Jul 19 2011
Poster of Grave Misconduct
Grave Misconduct
Dorian Harewood was
58 in Grave Misconduct
as 'Baxter Kyle'.
Sat, Nov 01 2008
Poster of Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure
Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure
Dorian Harewood was
56 in Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure
as 'Older Irwin (voice)'.
Wed, Feb 14 2007
Poster of Full Metal Jacket: Between Good and Evil
Full Metal Jacket: Between Good and Evil
Dorian Harewood was
56 in Full Metal Jacket: Between Good and Evil
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
Dorian Harewood was
55 in The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
as 'Mister Man (voice)'.
Tue, Mar 21 2006
Poster of Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall
Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall
Dorian Harewood was
55 in Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall
as 'Jim Monroe'.
Sat, Mar 04 2006
Poster of A History of God
A History of God
Dorian Harewood was
54 in A History of God
as 'Self - Narrator'.
Tue, Apr 26 2005
Poster of Assault on Precinct 13
Assault on Precinct 13
Dorian Harewood was
54 in Assault on Precinct 13
as 'Gil'.
Wed, Jan 19 2005
Poster of Kangaroo Jack: G'Day, U.S.A.!
Kangaroo Jack: G'Day, U.S.A.!
Dorian Harewood was
54 in Kangaroo Jack: G'Day, U.S.A.!
as 'Lead Agent (voice)'.
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Gothika
Gothika
Dorian Harewood was
53 in Gothika
as 'Teddy Howard'.
Fri, Nov 21 2003
Poster of Hollywood Wives: The New Generation
Hollywood Wives: The New Generation
Dorian Harewood was
53 in Hollywood Wives: The New Generation
as 'Claude St. Claire'.
Sun, Oct 19 2003
Poster of Levity
Levity
Dorian Harewood was
52 in Levity
as 'Mackie Whittaker'.
Sun, Mar 16 2003
Poster of Daredevil vs. Spider-Man
Daredevil vs. Spider-Man
Dorian Harewood was
52 in Daredevil vs. Spider-Man
as 'Tombstone (voice)'.
Tue, Feb 11 2003
Poster of The Christmas Shoes
The Christmas Shoes
Dorian Harewood was
52 in The Christmas Shoes
as 'Dalton Gregory'.
Sun, Dec 01 2002
Poster of Framed
Framed
Dorian Harewood was
51 in Framed
as 'George Adams'.
Wed, Feb 13 2002
Poster of Glitter
Glitter
Dorian Harewood was
51 in Glitter
as 'Guy Richardson'.
Fri, Sep 21 2001
Poster of The Triangle
The Triangle
Dorian Harewood was
51 in The Triangle
as 'Captain Louis Morgan'.
Mon, Aug 13 2001
Poster of Walter and Henry
Walter and Henry
Dorian Harewood was
50 in Walter and Henry
as 'Pete Horton'.
Sun, Jun 10 2001
Poster of The Last Debate
The Last Debate
Dorian Harewood was
50 in The Last Debate
as 'Brad Lily'.
Sun, Nov 05 2000
Poster of Hendrix
Hendrix
Dorian Harewood was
50 in Hendrix
as 'Al Hendrix'.
Sun, Sep 17 2000
Poster of Archibald the Rainbow Painter
Archibald the Rainbow Painter
Dorian Harewood was
48 in Archibald the Rainbow Painter
as 'Archibald Wright'.
Fri, Aug 07 1998
Poster of Change of Heart
Change of Heart
Dorian Harewood was
47 in Change of Heart
as 'Dr. Lewis Franklin'.
Sun, Jul 19 1998
Poster of Evasive Action
Evasive Action
Dorian Harewood was
47 in Evasive Action
as 'Luke Sinclair'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of 12 Angry Men
12 Angry Men
Dorian Harewood was
47 in 12 Angry Men
as 'Juror 5'.
Sun, Aug 17 1997
Poster of When The Cradle Falls
When The Cradle Falls
Dorian Harewood was
46 in When The Cradle Falls
as 'Lt. Harlan Dugger'.
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of Space Jam
Space Jam
Dorian Harewood was
46 in Space Jam
as 'Monstar BUPKUS (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 15 1996
Poster of Superman: The Last Son of Krypton
Superman: The Last Son of Krypton
Dorian Harewood was
46 in Superman: The Last Son of Krypton
as 'Ron Troupe (voice)'.
Tue, Sep 10 1996
Poster of Siegfried and Roy: Masters of the Impossible
Siegfried and Roy: Masters of the Impossible
Dorian Harewood was
45 in Siegfried and Roy: Masters of the Impossible
as ''.
Sat, Jun 22 1996
Poster of Sudden Death
Sudden Death
Dorian Harewood was
45 in Sudden Death
as 'Matthew Hallmark'.
Fri, Oct 27 1995
Poster of The Pagemaster
The Pagemaster
Dorian Harewood was
44 in The Pagemaster
as 'Jamaican Pirates (voice)'.
Wed, Nov 23 1994
Poster of Shattered Image
Shattered Image
Dorian Harewood was
43 in Shattered Image
as 'Hardy'.
Fri, Jan 21 1994
Poster of Getting Up and Going Home
Getting Up and Going Home
Dorian Harewood was
41 in Getting Up and Going Home
as 'Ted Owens'.
Tue, Jul 21 1992
Poster of Polly: Comin' Home!
Polly: Comin' Home!
Dorian Harewood was
40 in Polly: Comin' Home!
as 'Doctor Shannon'.
Sun, Nov 18 1990
Poster of Pacific Heights
Pacific Heights
Dorian Harewood was
40 in Pacific Heights
as 'Dennis'.
Fri, Sep 28 1990
Poster of Raisins Sold Out: The California Raisins II
Raisins Sold Out: The California Raisins II
Dorian Harewood was
40 in Raisins Sold Out: The California Raisins II
as 'Stretch'.
Sat, Sep 01 1990
Poster of The Knife and Gun Club
The Knife and Gun Club
Dorian Harewood was
39 in The Knife and Gun Club
as 'Dr. Jack Ducette'.
Mon, Jul 30 1990
Poster of Solar Crisis
Solar Crisis
Dorian Harewood was
39 in Solar Crisis
as 'Borg'.
Sat, Jul 14 1990
Poster of The Easter Story
The Easter Story
Dorian Harewood was
39 in The Easter Story
as '(voice)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Polly
Polly
Dorian Harewood was
39 in Polly
as 'Doctor Shannon'.
Sun, Nov 12 1989
Poster of Kiss Shot
Kiss Shot
Dorian Harewood was
38 in Kiss Shot
as 'Kevin Merrick'.
Tue, Apr 11 1989
Poster of Full Metal Jacket
Full Metal Jacket
Dorian Harewood was
36 in Full Metal Jacket
as 'Eightball'.
Fri, Jun 26 1987
Poster of Guilty of Innocence: The Lenell Geter Story
Guilty of Innocence: The Lenell Geter Story
Dorian Harewood was
36 in Guilty of Innocence: The Lenell Geter Story
as 'Lenell Geter'.
Tue, Feb 03 1987
Poster of Dirty Work
Dirty Work
Dorian Harewood was
34 in Dirty Work
as 'Lt. Jack Hill'.
Thu, Jun 06 1985
Poster of The Falcon and the Snowman
The Falcon and the Snowman
Dorian Harewood was
34 in The Falcon and the Snowman
as 'Gene'.
Fri, Jan 25 1985
Poster of The Jesse Owens Story
The Jesse Owens Story
Dorian Harewood was
33 in The Jesse Owens Story
as 'Jesse Owens'.
Mon, Jul 09 1984
Poster of Tank
Tank
Dorian Harewood was
33 in Tank
as 'Sergeant Tippet'.
Fri, Mar 16 1984
Poster of Against All Odds
Against All Odds
Dorian Harewood was
33 in Against All Odds
as 'Tommy'.
Fri, Mar 02 1984
Poster of Don't Ask Me, Ask God
Don't Ask Me, Ask God
Dorian Harewood was
33 in Don't Ask Me, Ask God
as 'Black Soldier'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of I, Desire
I, Desire
Dorian Harewood was
32 in I, Desire
as 'Detective Jerry Van Ness'.
Mon, Nov 15 1982
Poster of The Ambush Murders
The Ambush Murders
Dorian Harewood was
31 in The Ambush Murders
as 'Ray Ellsworth'.
Tue, Jan 05 1982
Poster of Looker
Looker
Dorian Harewood was
31 in Looker
as 'Lt. Masters'.
Fri, Oct 30 1981
Poster of God's Trombones
God's Trombones
Dorian Harewood was
30 in God's Trombones
as 'Himself - Narrator (segment "The Prodigal Son") (segment "Go Down Death")'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of High Ice
High Ice
Dorian Harewood was
29 in High Ice
as 'Lt. Zack Hawkins'.
Mon, Jan 07 1980
Poster of An American Christmas Carol
An American Christmas Carol
Dorian Harewood was
29 in An American Christmas Carol
as 'Matt Reeves'.
Sun, Dec 16 1979
Poster of Siege
Siege
Dorian Harewood was
27 in Siege
as 'Simon'.
Wed, Apr 26 1978
Poster of Gray Lady Down
Gray Lady Down
Dorian Harewood was
27 in Gray Lady Down
as 'Fowler'.
Fri, Mar 10 1978
Poster of Panic in Echo Park
Panic in Echo Park
Dorian Harewood was
26 in Panic in Echo Park
as 'Michael Stoner'.
Thu, Jun 23 1977
Poster of Sparkle
Sparkle
Dorian Harewood was
25 in Sparkle
as 'Levi'.
Wed, Apr 07 1976
Poster of Foster & Laurie
Foster & Laurie
Dorian Harewood was
25 in Foster & Laurie
as 'Gregory Foster'.
Thu, Nov 13 1975

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Bel-Air
Bel-Air
Dorian Harewood was
71+ in Bel-Air
as 'Judge Robertson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 13 2022
Poster of Big Sky
Big Sky
Dorian Harewood was
70+ in Big Sky
as 'Roman Cobb'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 17 2020
Poster of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Dorian Harewood was
57+ in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
as 'Dr. Boyd Sherman'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2008
Poster of Private Practice
Private Practice
Dorian Harewood was
57+ in Private Practice
as 'Duncan Stinson'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 2007
Poster of Legion of Super Heroes
Legion of Super Heroes
Dorian Harewood was
56+ in Legion of Super Heroes
as 'Dr. Mar Londo (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 2006
Poster of Kyle XY
Kyle XY
Dorian Harewood was
55+ in Kyle XY
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 26 2006
Poster of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
Dorian Harewood was
55+ in Criminal Minds
as 'Fred Kirkman'.
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Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie
Dorian Harewood was
54+ in Little House on the Prairie
as 'Dr. Tan'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Kevin Hill
Kevin Hill
Dorian Harewood was
54+ in Kevin Hill
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 2004
Poster of The Batman
The Batman
Dorian Harewood was
54+ in The Batman
as 'Martian Manhunter (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 2004
Poster of Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Dorian Harewood was
53+ in Las Vegas
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of Boomtown
Boomtown
Dorian Harewood was
52+ in Boomtown
as 'Captain Ronald Hicks'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 2002
Poster of Christianity: The First Two Thousand Years
Christianity: The First Two Thousand Years
Dorian Harewood was
51+ in Christianity: The First Two Thousand Years
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 01 2002
Poster of Christianity: The Second Millennium
Christianity: The Second Millennium
Dorian Harewood was
50+ in Christianity: The Second Millennium
as 'Himself - Narrator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 2000
Poster of Static Shock
Static Shock
Dorian Harewood was
50+ in Static Shock
as 'Warden (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 2000
Poster of The Hoop Life
The Hoop Life
Dorian Harewood was
48+ in The Hoop Life
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 04 1999
Poster of Batman Beyond
Batman Beyond
Dorian Harewood was
48+ in Batman Beyond
as 'Jim Tate (voice), Big Jim Tate / Armory (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1999
Poster of Earth: Final Conflict
Earth: Final Conflict
Dorian Harewood was
47+ in Earth: Final Conflict
as 'Herman Forrester'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1997
Poster of The Legend of Calamity Jane
The Legend of Calamity Jane
Dorian Harewood was
47+ in The Legend of Calamity Jane
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 1997
Poster of The New Batman Adventures
The New Batman Adventures
Dorian Harewood was
47+ in The New Batman Adventures
as 'Judge (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1997
Poster of Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1
Dorian Harewood was
46+ in Stargate SG-1
as 'Thoran'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 27 1997
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Dorian Harewood was
46+ in The Practice
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
Dorian Harewood was
46+ in Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
as 'Jax (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1996
Poster of The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk
Dorian Harewood was
46+ in The Incredible Hulk
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 08 1996
Poster of Superman: The Animated Series
Superman: The Animated Series
Dorian Harewood was
46+ in Superman: The Animated Series
as 'Ron Troupe (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 06 1996
Poster of The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
Dorian Harewood was
46+ in The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
as 'Tigari (voice), Officer (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of 7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Dorian Harewood was
46+ in 7th Heaven
as 'Morgan Hamilton'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of The Savage Dragon
The Savage Dragon
Dorian Harewood was
45+ in The Savage Dragon
as 'Frank Darling (voice)'.
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Sat, Oct 21 1995
Poster of Pinky and the Brain
Pinky and the Brain
Dorian Harewood was
45+ in Pinky and the Brain
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1995
Poster of Freakazoid!
Freakazoid!
Dorian Harewood was
45+ in Freakazoid!
as 'Deep Voiced Singer (voice), Singer #4 (voice), Singer #1 (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1995
Poster of The Watcher
The Watcher
Dorian Harewood was
44+ in The Watcher
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 17 1995
Poster of Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Dorian Harewood was
44+ in Spider-Man
as 'Tombstone (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 19 1994
Poster of Gargoyles
Gargoyles
Dorian Harewood was
44+ in Gargoyles
as ', Little Anton (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 1994
Poster of Iron Man
Iron Man
Dorian Harewood was
44+ in Iron Man
as 'War Machine (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1994
Poster of Duckman
Duckman
Dorian Harewood was
43+ in Duckman
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 05 1994
Poster of Viper
Viper
Dorian Harewood was
43+ in Viper
as 'Julian Wilkes'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 02 1994
Poster of Biker Mice from Mars
Biker Mice from Mars
Dorian Harewood was
43+ in Biker Mice from Mars
as 'Modo (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1993
Poster of Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog
Dorian Harewood was
43+ in Sonic the Hedgehog
as 'Ari (voice), '.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1993
Poster of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Dorian Harewood was
42+ in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series
Dorian Harewood was
42+ in Batman: The Animated Series
as 'Dan Riley (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 05 1992
Poster of Capitol Critters
Capitol Critters
Dorian Harewood was
41+ in Capitol Critters
as 'Moze (voice)'.
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Fri, Jan 31 1992
Poster of I'll Fly Away
I'll Fly Away
Dorian Harewood was
41+ in I'll Fly Away
as ''.
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Mon, Oct 07 1991
Poster of ProStars
ProStars
Dorian Harewood was
41+ in ProStars
as 'Michael Jordan (voice)'.
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Sat, Sep 14 1991
Poster of Darkwing Duck
Darkwing Duck
Dorian Harewood was
41+ in Darkwing Duck
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 06 1991
Poster of The Trials of Rosie O'Neill
The Trials of Rosie O'Neill
Dorian Harewood was
40+ in The Trials of Rosie O'Neill
as 'Hank Mitchell'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 17 1990
Poster of The California Raisin Show
The California Raisin Show
Dorian Harewood was
39+ in The California Raisin Show
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1989
Poster of China Beach
China Beach
Dorian Harewood was
37+ in China Beach
as ', Major Melvin P. Otis'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 26 1988
Poster of Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
Dorian Harewood was
37+ in Beauty and the Beast
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 25 1987
Poster of Amerika
Amerika
Dorian Harewood was
36+ in Amerika
as 'Jeffrey Wyman'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 15 1987
Poster of Matlock
Matlock
Dorian Harewood was
35+ in Matlock
as ', Edward Kramer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 03 1986
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Dorian Harewood was
34+ in Murder, She Wrote
as 'Sheriff Claudell Cox'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Glitter
Glitter
Dorian Harewood was
34+ in Glitter
as 'Earl Tobin'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1984
Poster of Trauma Center
Trauma Center
Dorian Harewood was
33+ in Trauma Center
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 1983
Poster of Matt Houston
Matt Houston
Dorian Harewood was
32+ in Matt Houston
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
Dorian Harewood was
32+ in Hotel
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982
Poster of Strike Force
Strike Force
Dorian Harewood was
31+ in Strike Force
as 'Sergeant Paul Strobber'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 13 1981
Poster of Beulah Land
Beulah Land
Dorian Harewood was
30+ in Beulah Land
as 'Floyd'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 07 1980
Poster of Roots: The Next Generations
Roots: The Next Generations
Dorian Harewood was
28+ in Roots: The Next Generations
as 'Simon Haley'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 1979
Poster of Eight Is Enough
Eight Is Enough
Dorian Harewood was
26+ in Eight Is Enough
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 15 1977
Poster of The Swiss Family Robinson
The Swiss Family Robinson
Dorian Harewood was
25+ in The Swiss Family Robinson
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 1975
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Dorian Harewood was
23+ in Kojak
as 'Jake Riley'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Dorian Harewood was
11+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961