What Wood Harris Learned from Tupac While Making ‘Above the Rim’ | The Rich Eisen Show

[@anthonydaniels2519]

Wood Harris doesn’t get enough credit, this dude is a great actor

[@stryfetc1471]

He in a lot of classics too, lowkey- The Wire, Above The Rim, Paid In Full, The Creed Movies, etc

[@Predator-90]

@@stryfetc1471 *How Can You Not Mention Remember The Titans Him And Denzel Probably His Best Acting😧😧*

[@stryfetc1471]

@@Predator-90 true, true!🤣....my bad!

[@Rosebuddz_Revenge]

Facts!!!

[@cirmeramalone9791]

YES I AGREE WOOD HARRISON IS A GREAT ACTOR HE'S UNDERRATED . I APPRECIATE YOUR COMMENT ❤💯

[@MikeJay-on5tt]

Wood Harris is a legend and he was great in that movie too no doubt about that.

[@antoniomitchell1883]

“You gotta be soldiers gotdammit, not clowns “

[@doctordef324]

​@@antoniomitchell1883 now DRIVE!!!!! silly muthafookaz!!!😂😂😂

[@antoniomitchell1883]

@@doctordef324 lol.

[@d2dar459]

​@@antoniomitchell1883 "U need a role model, a hug, or something..."

[@d2dar459]

He was great as Jimi Hendrix, if u ain't seen it, see it. 💯

[@CstakAF]

The way Harris answered that Denzel question not only was the truth but it still honored and recognized the greatness of Pac and Denzel! Wow 🔥

[@bOmBAsTiK]

Yeah cos it looked like he wanted to say HELL NAW but caught himself. 'Pac was a genius songwriter, but a one-note, so-so actor but definitely a star no doubt

[@CardKnockLife]

Nah bro! That was 100% hating on Pac’s ability as an actor. He literally said “His career as a rapper wouldn’t have allowed him to become a great actor, in a sense!” Basically saying Pac wasn’t a great actor, which is bullshit bc several ppl have called him a genius when it comes to acting. He would’ve only gotten better. And in my opinion he would’ve quit rapping to solely focus on acting once he got a bit older like most ppl do. He would’ve matured and became an amazing actor! Harris here didn’t want to give Pac the Denzel comparison bc why? Then that means Pac would’ve also been better than him! That! No doubt!

[@dominicfaison5889]

@@CardKnockLifegot a Stan I see. Absurd to think Pac is coming close to Denzel

[@marcellhorn9668]

Pac was a natural actor I definitely could've up there with the Denzel's!!

[@BELLY989]

2pac touched many souls whole 25yrs he was here everyone has a 2pac Story

[@edgarramirez9113]

Tupac Shakur was a PERFORMER. He would've rivaled a lot of music artists and movie stars. It was in his DNA. Just the kind of human being he was.

[@CalebJacobs1981]

Yes but his DNA was not his DESTINY.

[@edgarramirez9113]

@Caleb we can't say that for sure tho. That's the only problem with that statement.

[@CalebJacobs1981]

@@edgarramirez9113 Actually we can it was obvious.

[@edgarramirez9113]

@@CalebJacobs1981 that's where ur wrong. Nothing about that man was "obvious"

[@hitmanhatton]

except most of his movie parts weren't as good as everyone says... he was good not great... he could've improved i'm sure of that but going off of what I saw. his music career was leaps and bounds better than his movie

[@dorianjackson6130]

One of the best and the most underrated actor of our era

[@star2be83]

Way underrated

[@EatinOffMyOwnPlate]

How is he underrated ? Where are the actor ratings where he’s listed too low ? And who does the ratings ? I’ll wait

[@EatinOffMyOwnPlate]

@@star2be83underrated by who ? I’ll wait

[@star2be83]

@@EatinOffMyOwnPlate by him not being in movies… he’s not in alot of movies

[@detectivehawk4976]

I like how Wood kept it 100 by saying he doesn’t think he’d rival Denzel. And his reasoning was fantastic 🫡🫡

[@KDogduval]

I agree w/Wood...PAC's music was SOO powerful and SOO influential. I believe it would have always had a bigger impact than his acting career.

[@Dottieday]

I love Woody a Real one for sure RIP Tupac🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@katlap3101]

The wire is the best show, I go back and forth between the wire and sopranos, but they’re diff, we need to see more Woody

[@Dottieday]

@@katlap3101 Right fo sho

[@tommygunn940]

I always thought Wood Harris would play Kevin Durant in a movie

[@adamgordon2572]

Wood Harris is a seriously dope actor 🔥🔥

[@jerrylewis788]

So is his Brother.

[@jazs100]

Who's his brother?

[@m.a.r.c.i.a.]

I love how Wood Harris speaks and communicates his thoughts. And he is a phenomenal actor. I have never been let down by any of his performances. ❤Tupac

[@Yesyou_]

I can listen to Tupac stories all day

[@bambam6537]

This is how you can tell when people aren’t really as familiar as they seem. Tupac wasn’t gonna continue in music like that as an artist. His goal was movies and writing scripts, directing and production. He was planning to host be a CEO of his label, push the Outlaws and sign artists and make feature appearances. He was very vocal about all that

[@12tribes61]

Exactly Pac wanted to get away from the hiphop beef too

[@domjoseph2007]

thank you my friend... people think they know tupac and his history but they dont do any homework.... I see right through it

[@tommygunn940]

He wouldn’t be successful trying to live off the Outlawz. Thug Life maybe but Outlawz wack

[@mrbond3004]

@@tommygunn940 those cats were extremely good and talented and they were very young and Pac would have done more to build them lyrically and words too ,they are not whacked as you have claimed

[@silvercat6425]

@@mrbond3004 well said,

[@Riskieforever]

Nah he even said himself he won’t be doing music much anymore. Definitely a contender.

[@tenlaflare6046]

Right

[@jodyjody9561]

He's not wrong, it was his musical career that stopped him from becoming a great actor. Tupac had a big mouth, he would have been canceled like kanye west. I don't see Hollywood using Tupac

[@yourfavoritecousindavin7744]

I love hearing Wood Harris speak, especially about The King Tupac….

[@nuhusokomba4056]

Miss Tupac. Thanks Wood for letting us know this stuff....

[@jordandavis3867]

He'll always be Avon Barksdale for me.

[@MsO4u]

And MITCH!!!!!

[@Buggout46]

@@MsO4u he was ace not Mitch

[@thepassportog]

Strong side!!!

[@MsO4u]

@@Buggout46 Oh yeah! Lol 👍

[@barnun4925]

​@Passport OG see why you gotta talk about Bertear mama like that 🤣

[@chadcollins1056]

"we soldiers, not clowns God damn it"!! Ive seen that movie 30 times ha

[@TheHumanBallsack]

I love that nighttime scene for real... Something very relaxing about those scenes because nighttime is the most peaceful time to be driving

[@chermainebigby5238]

I'm watching it right now 😊

[@TheJay1976]

We should be giving Wood Harris is flowers dude is an amazing actor, kills every roll he touches small or big

[@L.m.CeeTee]

Wood Harris is such an underrated actor.

[@jayroxk2492]

Faxx I fuxks wit him he’s definitely a good actor

[@NikkiKNuvo]

I love this man! If I see him in the credits, I know I have to go see the movie because he doesn't partake in anything less than quality film. Classics. He's such a good dude!

[@whatudoin1]

I feel like Pac would have embraced complicated roles and attracted film Studios to heavily invest in him.

[@brentmcglory3865]

Wood Harris is 1 of my favorite actors!!✊🏿✊🏿

[@HatianHurricane]

The Harris brothers are both exceptional actors. I feel that they do not get the respect that they deserve. Just my opinion.

[@MarcusLeonard307]

FACTS! Forgot all about his brother.

[@glennmango8412]

I love you Tupac I met him one time in Los Angeles

[@antoniomitchell1883]

How did it go? I met Mike Tyson before.

[@JayBurris100]

Tupac was already a great actor you can compare him to Denzel just by all the movies he’s done alone every role he played he played to the fullest

[@travistucker4067]

Much love and respect brother Wood Harris

[@josephamato2031]

Wood harried is such an underrated actor😊

[@DennisMitchell7]

Above The Rim was released in March 1994 and 2Pac was shot in November 1994. he probably got something mixed up

[@kingd-lite3674]

Yep, which means they were most likely filming in the fall of 1993.

[@dakingltroyproductofdade3579]

Above the rim classic flim still lov it till this day

[@waliahmad3030]

One of my fav actors. The most underrated actor of this time. Keep doing you bro.

[@EatinOffMyOwnPlate]

There’s a rating system for actors ? Where ?

[@polioepidemic8746]

Salute Wood!!!! Good Interview Rich!

[@walenawellness6449]

Mr.Wood Harris gave his heart & soul performing in Above The Rim...I can tell...he was very believable!!!!! I actually, watch the movie the other day. Rest In Peace 2Pac❤

[@ericholley2274]

The power of the actor

[@Dud-in9iu]

Wood Harris is really well spoken. Shows how good he is as an actor to play the parts he does and speak like this in an interview; I've always liked him in movies.

[@MsDisneylandlover]

Wood is a great actor ❤

[@antoniok7224]

It’s mind blowing that a lot of ppl seen Pac weeks before his death or moments before his death it’s like he knew

[@wesleyjowens3949]

HE READ A LOT AND KNEW THE TASK TOOK CONSTANT CONTACT WITH CONVEYING THE MESSAGE TO HIS PEOPLE, PLUS HE LOVED HIS PEOPLE, WANTED MORE SUCCESSFUL ONES THAT LOOKED LIKE HIMSELF.

[@dpruitt1100]

I can't believe I forgot about Wood Harris being a part of above the rim. Well-respected actor. I just saw him perform in not easily broken last week.

[@anthonypowers4516]

My brotha Wood, talking about the big homie Pac.

[@trilltaz3448]

WOOD IS LEGENDARY!!!

[@ecizzle6359]

He couldn't have answered that Tupac Denzel question any better Big Ups to you wood he's a great actor to just quite humble real talk but that's the way to go💯

[@jorgemeralla6451]

Every movie/series wood harris touch gonna be gold

[@lamiworldsgacha]

Well & respectfully spoken Mr. Harris !

[@AprilCampbell]

He had already become a great actor. It’s just like Jamie Foxx

[@MsBROWNIEBABE]

Love Wood! Great actor.

[@Kasso923]

Wood Harris was a beast in ABOVE THE RIM......LOVE YA

[@vahioslim3003]

I love the scene in Juice, where Bishop yells "Turkey wings" twice at Steele. Tupac says Turkey wings the second time like helloooo, that's your cue😂😂😂😂

[@EatinOffMyOwnPlate]

😂

[@EatinOffMyOwnPlate]

I always wondered why he said Turkey wings twice lol

[@nickjagg5123]

Wood shoulda won an Oscar for Above The Rim…just watched it yesterday

[@seano79]

Super underrated Actor. He's been around forever.

[@phollabangerz]

Anyone blessed to be around 2pac in person was blessed to witness a part of american history 🌍🗽

[@Jacqueline_Bajra]

Omg I love Wood!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ everything about him

[@suckaduckin6341]

Shout out Wood Harris, one of my favorite actors

[@twe_music]

Just Watched The End.... If That Wasn't Pac That Double Needs A Oscar.... Why This Guy Never Made Appearance Anywhere Since Then 🤔🤔🤔

[@michaelginger88]

Last time he was seen in was in Vegas with pac and the death row camp September 7th 96

[@carlos_sosaa]

It’s Crazy How ACE Boogie Aka Pat & Makaveli Da Don Did A Raw&Uncut Classic Movie 🎥 Called “Above The Rim” 🦍👏🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🏀🏀🏀🏀

[@lorenzochi7654]

Chicago,s Own, Mr.Harris

[@chrismatthews5593]

Drop the clues bomb for Wood Harris! Love this dude.

[@keyunparker7190]

My guy !!!! woods is a beast !!! One of the greatest actors ever

[@PRUNEAVENUE]

Went straight to ATR ending.... I'm blown away... WOW!

[@antoniomitchell1883]

I always thought that was PAC

[@Jesoteric]

Above the rim was my sh@t back in the day, had the vhs 📼 watched it constantly

[@TheSub-SaharanAmericanLegend]

Same here

[@keishabonner7309]

Me too!

[@tdjthethird]

Wood harris is the absolute man

[@MsDisneylandlover]

Loved 2pac ❤

[@RAMS4L1FE]

Rich is a top 3 sports interviewer, I love his show

[@savel-oe3lx]

Tupac is still da Main Topic!! B4 streaming

[@sandraruiz3834]

man I wonder what scenes they used the look a like in!

[@ronjon30]

Wood Harris underrated💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@jacoblogsdon7634]

That sweater looks amazing. Like it looks like it feels so good.

[@h.u.g007]

That’s the scene when he looked back @ the girl it seemed like they were arguing. Improv!

[@ciresolstice]

Talked about dating each other, and how they remember cars( with stems/knobs you pulled up, or pushed down to lock). Both of these men are 53 years old.

[@knowledgeispower4313]

I love this guy ❤

[@jasonmullins4686]

He and his brother are both awesome….

[@SnakeyD8468]

Did not know that was a 2pac double stand in at the end...

[@JJEHUTYY]

Is it Marlon wayan? He said he hated shooting pac since it was his friend but didnt once mention a double...weird

[@swissbeats2k]

I don't know if that's true.

[@Journeyman89]

No way that was a double at the end

[@parlorgemz2405]

Above The Rim came out before Tupac got shot. He’s lying

[@bbennyj]

I actually think that he would have blazed a trail and won an Oscar even though he had his rap career.

[@devindavis1776]

I just Love Him ❤️

[@robbienesbit5694]

Thanks again I feel really down lately

[@bigdawgpeezy8907]

I love wood in above the rim he was a soldier fr

[@bornA_diva]

Wood is looking good ❤❤❤❤

[@amandakenneth1219]

I gotta question so who was shot at the end of the moive ABOVE THE RIM? was that PAC or NOT coz ion understand mane

[@johnrockyryan]

Ed Harris is a damn good actor respect to this guy

[@Spottedapnaviral]

Woody Harris what a actor he’s super talented

[@mrbgladney71]

Shoutout Mr Harris..Eas"T"exas Respect Love All Your Movies... Rest N Peace Mr Tupac Shakur (the G.O.A.T)

[@Dominiforelli]

What Wood Harris doesn’t know along with a lot of other ppl is that Tupac wanted to transition over to acting full time. Tupac even stated that in one of his last radio interviews. He really didn’t want to pursue music long term. Pac wanted his movie (acting) catalog to be as big as his music catalog. So yes I agree with Allen Hughes. Pac was a phenomenal actor at such a young age. He had a lot of range and versatility. Rest in peace Tupac Amaru Shakur ❤

[@denloc81]

Tupac used a body double in that movie and the double was Devon Clark in that movie

[@actor_267]

Wood harris is a legend cuz! 💯

[@Zaysoto17]

Wood will always be a legend for Paid in Full 🔥

[@s4mp_founder]

Larenz Tate could've rivaled Denzel but typical hollywood intentionally redirect and slows down black actors careers. Allocating only three or four spots (Denzel, Wesley, Laurence, and Sam).

[@nekitamol1k242]

Lol name me 1 of Denzel's roles that Larenz could play. There's plenty of black actors from his generation who became stars (Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, Idris Elba, Mahershala Ali, Don Cheadle, Cuba Gooding Jr, Chadwick Boseman, etc. and don't even get me started with all the comedians). Larenz is a one role wonder, everything he's done apart from Menace has been average. Don't look for conspiracies everywhere.

[@tequisaholloway1738]

I loved this man in PAID IN FULL

[@EvelynMarMommaHarris]

You are a Great Actor!!!!!!

[@deepthought2972]

Nice interview 🫡

[@gadeyeye6268]

Great to see you brother god. I love your work especially above the rim

[@TheBigAkh]

Wood is a great actor, loved him in the NE biopic

[@room616oc]

I paused the movie hundred of times and I couldn’t find this look a like.

[@Kommunik8Moor]

Wood Harris is an amazing actor

[@smthedon191]

AVON LEARNED THE GAME IN NY, GOT MONEY IN BALTIMORE, AND THEN BECAME A BOXING TRAINER IN CALI

[@derrickcoble5962]

Forgot, he was born in Chicago

[@gannibalof21st]

Pac would definitely rivaled Denzel beyond acting. A BPP son who's for the working people vs. A Christian nationalist.

[@CALIFORNIASGV626]

Tupac my favorite rapper 🔥🎶

[@matoscu]

I could definitely see him as having that potential to rival Denzel but he's right.

[@tommygunn940]

Pac was a better actor. Denzel is Denzel in every movie. Peep the Jamie Foxx Denzel impression.

[@thakiid8568]

​@@tommygunn940stanned out

[@SmithJackson-y3k]

@@tommygunn940 Pac was more versatile

[@ericvonjeffeson2640]

@@tommygunn940 😂 stop it

[@TopBillinSports]

​- Yeah, these people are hilariously delusional. 2pac Stans are the absolute worst.

[@SR1Records]

All directors who worked with Pac said the most impressive thing about his acting was his actions when he wasn't the main focus in shot. They all praised his ability to be present and do stuff in the background rather than just stand there.

[@empressonthethrone]

Dude has seen a lot and worked with the best of the best.

[@lsingleblessed8702]

Only person that can go toe to toe with Denzel is Mr Jackson ❤ both guys