
Steve Harris is the son of John, a bus driver, and Mattie, a housewife, who stressed his and younger brother, Sherwin's education over his love for football. Steve attended St. Joseph High in Westchester, Illinois, a private school known for developing star athletes such as basketball star Isiah Thomas and was featured in the documentary Hoop Dreams (1994). Steve played running back. He then played linebacker for Northern Illinois University, where he also studied drama. His football career ended with a torn ankle ligament. He completed his studies in 1992, earning a Masters of Fine Arts degree in Theater from the Professional Theatre Training Program at the University of Delaware.
Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 3 wins & 12 nominations.
Legends | Nelson Gates 10 episodes, 2014 | 2014-08-13 |
The Arsenio Hall Show | Unknown | 2013-09-09 |
Awake | Detective Isaiah 'Bird' Freeman 13 episodes, 2012 | 2012-02-16 |
Harry's Law | Unknown | 2011-01-17 |
Justified | Unknown | 2010-03-16 |
Ghost Lab | Himself | 2009-10-06 |
The Wendy Williams Show | Unknown | 2008-05-14 |
Eli Stone | Unknown | 2008-01-31 |
Heist | James Johnson 6 episodes, 2006 | 2006-03-22 |
Friday Night Lights | Unknown | 2006-10-03 |
Grey's Anatomy | Unknown | 2005-03-27 |
The Batman | Unknown | 2004-09-11 |
NCIS | Unknown | 2003-09-23 |
The Wild Thornberrys | Unknown | 1998-09-01 |
The Practice | Eugene Young 167 episodes, 1997-2004 | 1997-03-04 |
Ally McBeal | Unknown | 1997-09-08 |
Murder One | Unknown | 1995-09-19 |
New York Undercover | Unknown | 1994-09-08 |
Chicago Hope | Unknown | 1994-09-18 |
Homicide: Life on the Street | Unknown | 1993-01-31 |
Law & Order | Unknown | 1990-09-13 |
Jeopardy! | Unknown | 1984-09-10 |
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea | Fowler 1 episode, 1965 | 1964-09-14 |