Erik LaRay Harvey

Erik LaRay Harvey is an American actor born in 1972. He is known for his roles as Dunn Purnsley in Boardwalk Empire and Willis Stryker / Diamondback in Luke Cage. Harvey was inspired to pursue acting after watching a performance of The Wiz. Despite initially aspiring to be a dentist, he found success in the entertainment industry. Harvey has appeared in various feature films, television series, and TV movies throughout his career. Some of his notable appearances include Law & Order, NYPD Blue, Twister, The Caveman's Valentine, and Rounders. He has gained recognition for his performances in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire and the Netflix series Luke Cage.