Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Voice actor, Television actor, Film actor, Actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Brittany Perrineau
Children
5 children: Aurora Perrineau
Education
William Esper Studio, Shenandoah University
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Name Origin
English < Old English < Proto-Indo-European (*ker-)
Popularity
Tier B -- 69,736 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 33
Year context
Born in 1963 -- JFK assassinated in Dallas; Johnson becomes president; John F. Kennedy / Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Career
Career spanning 27 years (1996-2023)
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (24)
AWARDS (1)
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Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
2006
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Biography
Harold Perrineau (born August 7, 1963) is an American actor known for the roles of Michael Dawson in the U.S. television series Lost, Link in The Matrix films and games, Augustus Hill in the American television series Oz, and Mercutio in Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet. He recently starred in ABC's comedy-drama television series The Unusuals, playing NYPD homicide detective Leo Banks.
Connections (2)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Harold Perrineau?
Harold Perrineau is 62 years old, born on .
Where was Harold Perrineau born?
Harold Perrineau was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Harold Perrineau been in?
Harold Perrineau has 24 credits in our database. Notable titles include Unicorn Boy (2023), FROM (2022), The Best Man: The Final Chapters (2022), The Rookie (2018), Claws (2017).
What is Harold Perrineau known for?
Harold Perrineau is primarily known as an actor. Harold Perrineau (born August 7, 1963) is an American actor known for the roles of Michael Dawson in the U.S. television series Lost, Link in…
Where can I find more information about Harold Perrineau?
You can find more about Harold Perrineau on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
