Harold Perrineau
ActingAbout Harold Perrineau
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.
Harold Perrineau Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Harold Perrineau reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 48 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Harold Perrineau's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 31% of Harold Perrineau's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Unicorn Boy, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Harold Perrineau Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Harold Perrineau's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Harold Perrineau has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Unicorn Boy | Guard Pantius (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Without Ward | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Cold Brook | Gil Le Deux | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Dumplin' | Lee Wayne / Rhea Ranged | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | I'm Not Here | Santana | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Bachelors | Dr. Rollens | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Stephanie | Leader (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Sabotage | Jackson | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Best Man Holiday | Julian Murch | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Go for Sisters | Wiley | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Sexy Evil Genius | Marvin Coolidge | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Snitch | Jeffrey Steele | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Zero Dark Thirty | Jack | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Taking the Edge Off | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Transit | Losada | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Sunset Stories | Harold | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Seeking Justice | Jimmy | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | 30 Days of Night: Dark Days | Todd | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Case 219 | Franklyn Bonner | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Killing Jar | Dixon | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Gardens of the Night | Orlando | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Felon | Lt. Jackson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Your Name Here | Rich | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Ball Don't Lie | Jimmy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Garfield Gets Real | Husband (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | 28 Weeks Later | Flynn | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Matrix Recalibrated | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Matrix Revolutions | Link | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Matrix Reloaded: Pre-Load | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Matrix Reloaded | Link | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | On_Line | Moe Curly | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | A Day in Black and White | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Prison Song | Uncle Cee | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Starwater | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Woman on Top | Monica Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Overnight Sensation | Experienced PA | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Best Man | Julian Murch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Tempest | Ariel | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Lulu on the Bridge | Bobby Perez | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Edge | Stephen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Romeo + Juliet | Mercutio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Blood and Wine | Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Flirt | Men's Room Man #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Smoke | Thomas 'Rashid' Cole | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Flirt | Men's Room Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | King of New York | Thug Leader | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Shakedown | Tommie | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | ...And Out Comes the Wolf | - | Flop | Similar → |
Harold Perrineau - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Harold Perrineau?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Harold Perrineau is "Unicorn Boy" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Harold Perrineau acted in?
Harold Perrineau has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Harold Perrineau?
Other notable films include "Smoke", "The Matrix Reloaded", and "The Bachelors".