David Harris (American actor) facts for kids
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David Harris
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| Born | June 18, 1949 New York City, New York, U.S.
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| Died | October 25, 2024 (aged 75) New York City, New York, U.S.
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| Other names | David D. Harris |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1976–2019 |
| Children | 1 |
David Dominic Harris (born June 18, 1949 – died October 25, 2024) was an American actor. He was best known for playing a character named Cochise in the 1979 movie The Warriors. He also acted in many other films and television shows. David Harris often played roles like police officers or military people.
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David Harris: An Actor's Journey
Early Life and First Roles
David Dominic Harris was born in New York City on June 18, 1949. He went to the High School of Performing Arts. This school helps young people learn about acting. His first acting job was in a TV movie in 1976. It was called Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys. He played a character named Haywood Patterson.
After that, David Harris had many smaller roles. He kept working hard in different movies and TV shows.
His Most Famous Role
In 1979, David Harris got a role that made him famous. He played Cochise in the movie The Warriors. This movie was about different groups, called gangs, in New York City. His character, Cochise, was a young member of the Warriors group. People still remember him for this role today.
Other Notable Work
After The Warriors, David Harris continued to act. In 1980, he appeared in a movie called Brubaker with actor Robert Redford. Throughout the 1980s, he was in several well-known films. In the 1990s, he mostly worked on television shows.
He even lent his voice to the character of Cochise again. This was for The Warriors video game in 2005. In 2012, he appeared in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Later Life
David Harris had a daughter. He passed away from cancer at his home in New York City. He was 75 years old when he died on October 25, 2024.
