Doug Harris (actor)
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Doug Harris is an American actor and playwright based in New York City. He is known for his work in Off-Broadway theatre and independent film. Harris received a nomination for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play for his performance as Trevor Barlow in Chisa Hutchinson's play Redeemed.[1]
Early life and education
Harris grew up in North Carolina, including Charlotte and Chapel Hill. He began acting in high school before pursuing theatre training and later received an apprenticeship at Actors Theatre of Louisville.[2]
He later relocated to New York City to pursue a career in theatre and film.
Career
Theatre
Harris appeared in Michael Yates Crowley's Off-Broadway play The Rape of the Sabine Women, by Grace B. Matthias, produced by The Playwrights Realm at the Duke on 42nd Street in 2017.[3]
The production was reviewed by The New York Times, which discussed the play's storyline centered on a high-school football player named Jeff, portrayed by Harris.[4]
The production was also reviewed by Time Out New York.[5]
Harris later appeared in Karen Hartman's play New Golden Age, presented by Primary Stages at 59E59 Theaters.[6]
Reviewing the production, TheaterMania described the dystopian drama and the central characters portrayed by the cast.[7]
Harris portrayed Trevor Barlow in Chisa Hutchinson's play Redeemed, which premiered at the Contemporary American Theater Festival before its New York production at 59E59 Theaters.[8]
Reviewing the production for TheaterMania, critic Kenji Fujishima wrote that the two actors deliver "strong performances" in the play's central confrontation.[9]
In 2025 Harris appeared in Rajiv Joseph's play King James at George Street Playhouse.[10]
Additional theatre credits include regional productions and Off-Broadway appearances documented by theatre press.[11]
Film
Harris has appeared in independent film including Caravan, for which he also contributed story development.[12]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Caravan | Greg | Independent feature |
Stage
| Year | Production | Role | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Rape of the Sabine Women, by Grace B. Matthias | Jeff | Duke on 42nd Street |
| 2022 | New Golden Age | Mat | 59E59 Theaters |
| 2023–2024 | Redeemed | Trevor Barlow | Contemporary American Theater Festival / 59E59 |
| 2025 | King James | Matt | George Street Playhouse |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play | Redeemed | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "Actor in play produced by CATF nominated for 2025 Drama Desk Award". Shepherdstown Chronicle. May 31, 2025. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Meet Doug Harris!". B-Engaged Blog. August 19, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ↑ "The Rape of the Sabine Women Opens Off-Broadway". Playbill. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ↑ Green, Jesse (September 10, 2017). "Review: The Rape of the Sabine Women, by Grace B. Matthias". The New York Times. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ↑ Shaw, Helen (September 11, 2017). "The Rape of the Sabine Women, by Grace B. Matthias". Time Out New York. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ↑ "New Golden Age to Make World Premiere at 59E59". Playbill. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Review: New Golden Age Imagines the Terrifying Dystopia Awaiting Us". TheaterMania. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Redeemed at Contemporary American Theater Festival". DC Theater Arts. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Review: Redeemed". TheaterMania. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ↑ "George Street Playhouse Announces Cast for King James". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Doug Harris BroadwayWorld profile". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Caravan". Queens World Film Festival. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
External links
- Doug Harris on IMDb
- Official website
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