Dorian Harewood

Dorian Harewood (born W. Dorian Harewood on August 6, 1950) is an American actor. He first drew attention for his portrayal of Simon Haley (the father of author Alex Haley) in the ABC miniseries Roots: The Next Generations. He is also recognized for his roles in Full Metal Jacket and The Jesse Owens Story, as well as for his co-starring role in the ABC television series Strike Force. In 1994, he received the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series, Mini-Series or Television Movie, for his recurring role as jazz/blues saxophonist Clarence "Cool Papa" Charleston on the NBC drama series I'll Fly Away.
Harewood was born in Dayton, Ohio, to Emerson Macauly and Estelle Olivia Harewood. He is married to actress/writer Ann McCurry, with whom he has two children, Olivia Ruth and John Dorian. He also has five siblings: Emerson M. Harewood, Jr. (deceased), Theolanda Harewood, Philip B. Harewood, Floranne E. Dunford, and Lawanda G. Pitts.