**Wood Harris** (born in Chicago, 1969) is an American actor known for his intense and nuanced performances. While widely recognized for his role as Avon Barksdale in the TV series *The Wire*, his film career includes several memorable performances.

Among his most iconic roles on the big screen are Ace in the crime biopic *Paid in Full* (2002), where he showcased a dark charisma and psychological complexity. He also portrayed Julius Campbell in *Remember the Titans* (2000), a role that highlighted his ability to embody characters with strong leadership and integrity. More recently, he has had a recurring role as Tony "Little Duke" Evers in the *Creed* saga.

Harris is often cast as gritty, determined, and sometimes morally ambiguous characters, always imbuing them with deep humanity and palpable emotional intensity.