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Johnny HarrisEnglish film and television actor.
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Biography of Johnny Harris
Johnny Harris is an English actor known for his work in both film and television. He was born in Lambeth, London, England.
Early Career
Harris made his debut on the big screen in 2000, starring in the short film 'Big'. That same year, he also appeared in the more mainstream film 'Gangster No. 1' in a supporting role. However, it was his role in the 2006 film 'London to Brighton' that marked his breakthrough and led to more successful and high-profile roles.
Rise to Success
Following his breakthrough role, Harris began to be cast in serious and commercially successful films. In 2008, he played the character Terry in the film 'Daylight Robbery' and Gary in Guy Ritchie's crime drama 'RocknRolla'. The following year, he portrayed a police officer in 'The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus' and James Vane in the adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 'Dorian Gray'.
Television Work
In addition to his film work, Harris has also appeared in various television projects. He had roles in episodes of 'Holby City', 'The Bill', 'EastEnders', 'HolbyBlue', 'Clapham Junction', 'The Passion', 'This is England '86', and 'Law & Order: UK'.
Awards and Recent Work
In 2009, Harris received an award at the Brest European Short Film Festival for his role in the short film 'Leaving', which he shared with his colleague Kierston Wareing. He continues to be active in the industry, with projects like 'Huge', 'Black Death', and 'Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40000 Movie' released in 2010. 'Huge' is a comedy film directed by comedian and actor Ben Miller, while 'Black Death' is a medieval thriller. 'Ultramarines' is an animated film based on the popular sci-fi universe 'Warhammer 40000', in which Harris provided the voice for one of the characters.
