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Ricky Harris
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Richard George Harris II
October 5, 1965 Long Beach, California, U.S.
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| Died | December 26, 2016 (aged 51) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Years active | 1983–2016 |
| Spouse(s) | Dee Barnes (divorced) |
| Children | 2 |
Richard George Harris II (born October 5, 1965 – died December 26, 2016) was an American producer, actor, and comedian. He was well-known for playing the character Malvo in the TV show Everybody Hates Chris.
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Ricky Harris's Acting Career
Ricky Harris had a busy career in movies and television. He started acting in films in the early 1990s.
Early Roles in Movies
Ricky Harris appeared in his first movies in 1993 and 1994. These included Poetic Justice and Murder Was the Case. He also had small parts in bigger films. These were Heat in 1995 and Hard Rain in 1998.
Voice Acting and TV Shows
Besides acting, Ricky Harris also used his voice for different characters. He was the voice of DJ EZ Dicc, TaaDow, and Saul-T-Nutz. These characters appeared in skits on albums by famous musicians like Snoop Dogg.
In 1993, he starred in an episode of the TV series Danger Theatre. He played a private detective named Clay Gentry. From 1996 to 1998, he had a recurring role in the TV show Moesha. He played the character Javon "J. W." Willis in six episodes.
Later Work and Famous Roles
In 2001, Ricky Harris acted alongside Snoop Dogg and Pam Grier in the movie Bones. He also lent his voice to several characters in the popular video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas in 2004.
In 2007, he played Cousin Fred in the film "This Christmas". One of his most famous roles was Malvo. He played this character in the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris from 2006 to 2008. Malvo was a recurring character that many viewers enjoyed.
Ricky Harris's Passing
Ricky Harris passed away in December 2016. He died from a heart attack. He had experienced a heart attack two years before.
Selected Filmography
Ricky Harris appeared in many films and television shows throughout his career. Here are some of them:
Films
- Poetic Justice (1993) as Gangsta
- Heat (1995) as Albert Torena
- Hard Rain (1998) as Ray
- Bones (2001) as Eddie Mack
- This Christmas (2007) as Cousin Fred
- Battlefield America (2012) as Tyrone Jackson Sr.
Television Shows
- Danger Theatre (1993) as Clay Gentry
- Moesha (1996–98) as J.W.
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Disco Placid
- NYPD Blue (2001, 2004) as Antoine / Stanley Newell
- Everybody Hates Chris (2006–08) as Malvo
- CSI: Miami (2007) as Jeremy Broyle
- The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (2016) as Black Bullhorn/Protestor
Video Games
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004) as various voices
