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May 31, 2023 · The actor, who played Michael on the hit drama series, said he was let go after demanding equal treatment for his character. He also revealed a toxic environment behind the scenes and racist comments from the showrunners.
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Harold Perrineau is an American actor best known for his roles as Michael Dawson on the television series Lost (2004-2008; 2010), Augustus Hill in the television series Oz (1997-2003), Link in The Matrix franchise (2003), and Mercutio in Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet (1996).
- January 1, 1
- 1.79 m
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Perrineau played Michael Dawson on ABC's hit show Lost. He was temporarily written off when his character left the island with his son at the end of season two and did not appear in season three.
May 30, 2023 · The actor claims he was fired by co-showrunners Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse after asking for more depth and equality for his character Michael. He also reveals his disappointment with the show's ending and his return in season 4.
He played a wheelchair -bound criminal on the critically acclaimed hit show Oz, on which he co-starred with fellow Lost cast member Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. He notably played the role of Mercutio, Romeo's cross-dressing, gender fluid best friend in Baz Luhrman's modern-day adaption of William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet.
May 31, 2023 · The actor claims he was let go from the hit show because he asked for equal pay and more depth for his character, Michael Dawson. He also reveals the toxic work culture and racism he faced on set.
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May 31, 2023 · As Michael in Lost, Harold Perrineau was both one of the hit show's best characters and also its most undervalued asset.
