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Harold Perrineau - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 07, 1963 |
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| Age | 62 |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Harold Perrineau's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Michael Dawson on ABC's 'Lost', Augustus Hill on HBO's 'Oz', and Link in 'The Matrix' film series. |
Intro
Harold Perrineau is an American actor known for his versatile roles in television, film, and theater, most notably for playing Michael Dawson in the television series 'Lost' and Augustus Hill in 'Oz.'
Early Life & Background
Harold Perrineau was born in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Shenandoah University and began his career in theater and dance before moving into television and film.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Augustus Hill in 'Oz' (1997–2003) [1][2]
- Played Michael Dawson on 'Lost' (2004–2010) [1][3]
- Portrayed Link in 'The Matrix Reloaded' (2003) and 'The Matrix Revolutions' (2003) [1][2]
- Appeared in films such as 'Romeo + Juliet' (1996) and '28 Weeks Later' (2007) [1][2]
- Had significant roles in TV series including 'Sons of Anarchy', 'Constantine', and 'From' [3][4]
Trivia
- Harold Perrineau's last name was originally Williams, but he changed it to Perrineau when he discovered there was already a Harold Williams registered with the Screen Actors Guild [1][3].
- He's also a musician and has released music as a singer-songwriter [3][4].
- Perrineau has been nominated for multiple awards through ensemble casts, notably winning the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for 'Lost' [3].
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Harold Perrineau?
Harold Perrineau is 62 years old.
When was Harold Perrineau born?
Harold Perrineau was born the 7 August 1963.
Where is Harold Perrineau from?
Brooklyn, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About August 7th, 1963, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 7, 1963, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy gave birth to Patrick Bouvier Kennedy via emergency caesarean section at Otis Air Force Base Hospital in Bourne, Massachusetts. The infant, born five and a half weeks prematurely, died two days later from respiratory complications.
- Day of the week: August 7th, 1963 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder
- #1 UK song: Sweets For My Sweet by The Searchers
- Popular movie: The Great Escape directed by John Sturges
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