Harold Perrineau Shares Heartfelt Late Father’s Day Tribute

Harold Perrineau Reflects On Fatherhood

Harold Perrineau took to Instagram over the weekend to share a touching Father’s Day post—one day late. The Jamaican-American actor, best known for roles on Lost, Oz and in The Matrix Reloaded, posted a snap of a box overflowing with hand-written cards from his children. Each card bore a daily affirmation, one reading simply, “Today—You are talented. 😭” He captioned the image, “I wish I were as creative a gift giver as my children. My Father’s Day gift filled with daily affirmations… Happy Father’s Day a day late. 😬 Peace y’all.”

A Gift Of Daily Affirmations

The Instagram image shows a small wooden box spilling over with neatly folded cards, each printed in colorful ink. They carry messages like “You are brave” and “You bring light to our lives.” Rather than elaborate presents, Perrineau’s children opted for words of encouragement—an idea that clearly moved the veteran actor. His straightforward, heartfelt caption underlined both pride and gratitude as he celebrated parenthood.

From Lost To Silver Screen And Beyond

According to reliable sources, Perrineau was born August 7, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York. He burst onto the small screen in the late 1990s playing Augustus Hill in Oz. Soon after, he earned wider fame as Michael Dawson on Lost. On film, he appeared as Link in The Matrix Reloaded and continued to build a diverse résumé on both stage and screen. His work in The Best Man franchise resurfaced this year as he joined co‐stars to launch Sable Bourbon, a project he described in a recent Instagram video.

A Father’s Ongoing Journey

Perrineau has spoken openly about fatherhood in past posts. In April, he shared a behind-the-scenes video from the set of FROM, a series in which he praised the next generation—his own daughter among them—for stepping confidently into creative roles. He wrote then about collaborating with his co-stars and expressed excitement over his daughter following in his footsteps. That sense of family and support shines through in this latest tribute.

As Harold Perrineau closes this Father’s Day chapter—albeit a day late—he underscores a universal truth: heartfelt words often leave the greatest impressions.

Trivia

Harold Perrineau was born on July 7, 1973, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.

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