David Harris (American actor)
David Harris | |
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 Harris in 2009 | |
| Born | David Dominic Harris June 18, 1949 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | October 25, 2024 (aged 75) New York City, U.S. |
| Other names | David D. Harris |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1976–2019 |
| Children | 1 |
David Dominic Harris (June 18, 1949 – October 25, 2024) was an American television and film actor, most notable for his portrayal of Cochise, a young gang member, in the 1979 film The Warriors.[1] He appeared as a supporting actor in a number of films and television series, and commonly played police officers and military personnel.
Life and career
[edit]David Dominic Harris was born in New York City on June 18, 1949, and attended the High School of Performing Arts.[1][2] His first role came in the 1976 television film Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys, in which he co-starred as Haywood Patterson.[2] He followed this up with a number of supporting roles until 1979, when he appeared as Cochise in The Warriors, the role for which he is best remembered.[1][2] He also appeared in the Robert Redford film Brubaker the following year.[1] Throughout the 1980s, he appeared in a number of fairly high-profile films, and in the 1990s, he did mostly television work.[1] He lent his voice to The Warriors video game in 2005, reprising his role as Cochise. In 2012, he appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Warden.[2]
Harris had a daughter and two grandchildren.[1] He died from cancer at home in New York City, on October 25, 2024, at the age of 75.[1][2][3]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | The Warriors | 'Cochise' | |
| 1980 | Brubaker | Duane Spivey | |
| 1984 | Purple Hearts | Hanes | |
| 1984 | A Soldier's Story | Private Smalls | |
| 1986 | Quicksilver | 'Apache' | |
| 1986 | Fire with Fire | Ben Halsey | |
| 1987 | Fatal Beauty | Raphael | |
| 1987 | Under Cover | Lucas | |
| 1988 | Dead End City | Brad Bright | |
| 1990 | Operation Warzone | Colonel Harker | |
| 1997 | Black Scorpion II: Aftershock | Heckler | |
| 1997 | Form, Space & Murder | Construction Worker | Short film |
| 2000 | Dish Dogs | Shane | |
| 2013 | Maniac | Deli Owner | Short film |
| 2014 | Straight | The Dealer | Short film |
| 2015 | The Warriors: Last Subway Ride Home | 'Cochise' | Video |
| 2015 | James White | Joe | |
| 2016 | Mommy's Box | C.C. 'Pop' Nevins | |
| 2016 | His Dying Wish | Walt Harper | Final film role |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys | Haywood Patterson | Television film |
| 1977 | Kojak | Bucky Norris | Episode: "The Godson" |
| 1977 | Secret Service | Jonas | Television film |
| 1979 | The White Shadow | Rollo | Episode: "Needle" |
| 1980 | Death Penalty | Claudell | Television film |
| 1980 | Attica | T.J. | Television film |
| 1982 | Benny's Place | Ricky 'Ricky T' | Television film |
| 1984–1986 | Hill Street Blues | Darnell Karns / Bumphus | 2 episodes |
| 1985 | Badge of the Assassin | Lester Bertram Day | Television film |
| 1985 | North and South | Priam | Television miniseries |
| 1986 | MacGyver | Luther | Episode: "Final Approach" |
| 1987 | Vietnam War Story II | Harris | Episode: "Home" |
| 1988 | Crime Story | Henchman | 2 episodes |
| 1988 | In the Heat of the Night | Willy Jones | 2 episodes |
| 1988 | Simon & Simon | Travis Reese | Episode: "Little Boy Dead" |
| 1989 | The Equalizer | 'Hammer' | Episode: "Suicide Squad" |
| 1990 | Cop Rock | Nelson Pine | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 1991 | Equal Justice | Antoine Adams | Episode: "End Game" |
| 1992–2001 | NYPD Blue | Officer Donny Simmons | 16 episodes |
| 1993 | Father & Son: Dangerous Relations | Mario | Television film |
| 1994 | In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance | Unknown | Television film |
| 1995 | Favorite Deadly Sins | Robber #1 | Television film |
| 1997 | Mike Hammer, Private Eye | Detective Artie Ushry | Episode: "Halloween" |
| 1997 | Profiler | Detective Marcel Roubidoux | Episode: "It Cuts Both Ways" |
| 1998 | Pensacola: Wings of Gold | Colonel LaCombe | Episode: "Soldiers of Misfortune" |
| 1999 | Martial Law | Arthur | Episode: "Captive Hearts" |
| 2000 | Any Day Now | Unknown | Episode: "Homegirl" |
| 2000 | ER | Fulton's Son | Episode: "Loose Ends" |
| 2001 | 18 Wheels of Justice | Detective Lamont | Episode: "Crossing the Line" |
| 2001 | Philly | Man #3 | Episode: "Loving Sons" |
| 2012 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Warden | Episode: "Justice Denied" |
| 2014 | Elementary | Custodian | Episode: "The Adventure of the Nutmeg Concoction" |
| 2018 | Instinct | Building Super | Episode: "Secrets and Lies" |
| 2019 | First Wives Club | Uncle Bepop | Episode: "Vengeance" Final television appearance |
Video games
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Warriors | 'Cochise' |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g "David Harris, 'The Warriors' Actor Who Played Cochise, Dies at 75". Variety. October 27, 2024. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Lindner, Emmett (October 27, 2024). "David Harris, Actor in the Cult Classic 'The Warriors,' Dies at 75". The New York Times. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
- ^ Phillips, Zoe G. (October 27, 2024). "David Harris, 'The Warriors' Actor, Dies at 75". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
External links
[edit]- David Harris at IMDb
- David Harris at AllMovie
- 1949 births
- 2024 deaths
- Male actors from New York City
- American male film actors
- American male television actors
- American male voice actors
- 21st-century African-American male actors
- 21st-century American male actors
- 20th-century African-American male actors
- 20th-century American male actors
- Deaths from cancer in New York (state)
- Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School alumni