Erik LaRay Harvey | |
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![]() Erik LaRay Harvey in 2019 | |
Born | 1972 (age 51–52) Bainbridge, Georgia, U.S. |
Education | New York University (MFA) |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1996–present |
Erik LaRay Harvey (born 1972) is an American actor known for his roles as Dunn Purnsley in Boardwalk Empire,[1] Willis Stryker / Diamondback in Luke Cage, and his role in The Charnel House (2016).[2]
Early life
[edit]Erik LaRay Harvey was drawn into acting when he saw a theatrical performance of The Wiz. In his youth, he aspired to be a dentist.[3]
Career
[edit]Harvey has performed in feature films, television series, and TV movies. Early TV roles include two episodes of Law & Order (1994 and 1998); two episodes of NYPD Blue (1997 and 2003); Now and Again; and Third Watch.[4] He appears in two additional Law & Order series: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (two episodes; 2003 and 2013) and Law & Order: Criminal Intent (one episode; 2005).[4] Roles in feature films include Twister, The Caveman's Valentine and Rounders.[4]
His two major roles have been on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire as Dunn Purnsley (2011–2013)[3] and the Netflix series Luke Cage as Willis "Diamondback" Stryker.[4][5]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role |
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1996 | Twister | Eric |
1998 | Rounders | Roy |
2001 | The Caveman's Valentine | Young Rom |
2001 | K-PAX | Security Guard |
2003 | Marci X | Stage Manager |
2004 | Everyday People | Bartender |
2004 | Proud | Kevin / James Graham |
2005 | Crazy for Love | Orderly |
2014 | Friends and Romans | Qarl with a 'Q' |
2016 | The Charnel House | Devin Pyles |
2018 | Proud Mary | Reggie |
2018 | Can You Ever Forgive Me? | Agent Solonas |
2019 | Bolden | Bartley |
2021 | The United States vs. Billie Holiday | Monroe |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1994, 1998 | Law & Order | Marty Pine, Off. Anthony Loomis | 2 episodes |
1997, 2003 | NYPD Blue | Wexler, Nathan Dale | 2 episodes |
1999 | Now and Again | Cyrus Jones | Episode: "Pulp Turkey" as Eric LaRay Harvey |
2001 | Third Watch | Redd | Episode: "A Rock and a Hard Place" as Eric LaRay Harvey |
2003 | Queens Supreme | Lawyer | Episode: "Mad About You" as Eric LaRay Harvey |
2003, 2013, 2022 |
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Sam Randall, Randy Fowler, Jax Bell | 3 episodes |
2004 | Clubhouse | Officer | Episode: "Pilot" as Eric LaRay Harvey |
2005 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Deputy Warden | Episode: "Prisoner" as Eric Laray Harvey |
2006 | Brotherhood | Lee Mayberry | Episode: "Mark 8:36" |
2011–2013 | Boardwalk Empire | Dunn Purnsley | 15 episodes |
2012 | NYC 22 | Sgt. Crown | Episode: "Self Cleaning Oven" |
2014 and 2023 | Chicago P.D. | Devon Tucker and Lew Atwater | 2 episodes |
2014 | Believe | Marcus Krakauer | 2 episodes |
2016 | Luke Cage | Willis Stryker / Diamondback | Series regular; 7 episodes Nominated—SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series |
2017 | Godless | Elias Hobbs | 4 episodes |
2018 | Sneaky Pete | Ray Chapman / Bratton | Episode: "Inside Out" |
2018 | Bull | William Flanigan | Episode: "Keep Your Friends Close" |
2018 | The Blacklist | FBI Agent Brandon Graves | Episode: "The Capricorn Killer (No. 19)" |
2019–present | Godfather of Harlem | Del Chance |
Video games
[edit]Year | Title | Role |
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2014 | Wolfenstein: The New Order | Bombate |
References
[edit]- ^ Sarene Leeds (28 October 2013). "Dunn's Violent 'Boardwalk Empire' Exit". Rolling Stone.
- ^ Damore, Meagan (May 25, 2016). "Look: New "Luke Cage" Photos Reveal Classic Marvel Comics Villain". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on May 27, 2016. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
- ^ a b "The Boardwalker: A Sit Down with Erik LaRay Harvey". Hydrogen-mag.com. September 4, 2013. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- ^ a b c d Erik LaRay Harvey at IMDb
- ^ Matadeen, Renaldo (June 26, 2018). "Luke Cage Season 2 Finally Gives Us Power Man's Biggest Enemy". CBR.com. Comic Book Resources.