Sherwin David Harris is an American actor best known for playing Avon Barksdale in The Wire.
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Best Known For:The television show The Wire
Breakthrough:Role as Avon Barksdale in HBO’s The Wire in 2002
10 Quick Facts About Sherwin David Harris
- Full Name: Sherwin David Harris
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show The Wire
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
- Birth Year: 1969
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Rebekah Harris
- Popular As: Wood Harris
- Specialization: Actor
Sherwin David Harris Age
Sherwin David Harris is about 57 years old as of 2026. Sherwin David Harris was born in 1969.
Sherwin David Harris Height
Sherwin David Harris stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches. This is approximately 191 cm.
Sherwin David Harris Weight
Sherwin David Harris weighs around 71 kilograms. This is approximately 157 lbs.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Northern Illinois University and New York University.
- Northern Illinois University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Theatre Arts
- New York University
- Qualification: Master of Arts
Rise to Fame
Sherwin David Harris rose to prominence for his role on the television show The Wire.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Wire and Remember the Titans.
Television
- TV Show: The Wire (Avon Barksdale, 2002-2008)
Film
- Film: Remember the Titans (Julius Campbell, 2000)
Sherwin David Harris Family & Relationships
Sherwin David Harris is married to Rebekah Harris. He has 1 sibling, Steve Harris.
- Father: John Harris
- Mother: Mattie Harris
- Siblings:
- Steve Harris
Personal Information
- Full Name: Sherwin David Harris
- Popular As: Wood Harris
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1969
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 3 in
- Weight: 71 kg
Family & Relationships
- Father: John Harris
- Mother: Mattie Harris
- Siblings: Steve Harris
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Rebekah Harris
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $40,000–$518,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $158,000–$10,525,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Steve Harris(Sibling • Brother; also an actor)
