David Harris, ‘The Warriors’ Actor, Dies at 75

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As a fan of gritty ’70s and ’80s cinema, I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia at the passing of David Harris. Known for his iconic role as Cochise in the cult classic “The Warriors,” he was more than just a character to me; he was a symbol of rebellion and defiance, encapsulated by his heavy turquoise necklace and headband.

David Harris, famed for portraying Cochise in the iconic 1979 movie “The Warriors,” has passed away at the age of 75.

On a sad note, it was reported by the New York Times that Harris passed away from cancer at his residence in New York City, according to his daughter Davina.

According to Sol Yurick’s 1965 novel titled “The Warriors“, the story revolves around a New York City street gang who are accused of murder and must journey from the Bronx to Coney Island to clear their names. One of the gang members, Harris, was known for his rebellious style, which included wearing a heavy turquoise necklace and a headband.

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In a 2019 interview, Harris stated, “I’ve been to Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Tokyo. Despite my numerous film roles, it’s often when I step off the plane that people recognize me as ‘the guy from The Warriors.’

Throughout the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s, I was fortunate enough to grace the silver screen in films like “Brubaker” (1980), “A Soldier’s Story” (1984), “Quicksilver” (1980), and more recently, “James White” (2015). On the small screen, I made appearances on shows such as “Law & Order”, “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”, “NYPD Blue”, “ER”, “Profiler”, and even “Mike Hammer: Private Eye”.

David Dominic Harris, as stated by his daughter, hails from New York City, born on the 18th of June in 1949. He went to the High School of Performing Arts, and it was one of his English teachers who encouraged him to join the school’s drama department.

In 1976, Harris made his debut in the Emmy-nominated TV movie “Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys.” A year after that, he joined the cast of the play “Secret Service,” alongside Meryl Streep and John Lithgow. A few short years later, Harris’ agent arranged for him to meet with Walter Hill, who was directing “The Warriors.

Harris is survived by his sister, his mother, three siblings and two grandchildren.

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2024-10-27 22:24