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.
David Harris | |
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Born | David Dominic Harris June 18, 1949 New York City, U.S. |
Died | October 25, 2024 New York City, U.S. | (aged 75)
Other names | David D. Harris |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1976–2019 |
Children | 1 |
Life and career
editDavid 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
editFilm
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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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
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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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
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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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