Wood Harris (born on October 17, 1969) is an acclaimed American actor known for his compelling performances across television and film, most notably as Avon Barksdale in HBO’s The Wire and Julius Campbell in Remember the Titans. Within the Creed film series, he portrays Tony “Little Duke” Evers, the son of Apollo Creed’s legendary trainer, steping into a crucial mentorship role for the protagonist. In this video from Creed Ill, he delivers a deeply emotional and supportive speech to Adonis Creed while sitting inside a quiet church. He reassures Adonis by stating that just because he is no longer physically training inside the boxing ring, it does not mean he has stopped supporting him from his corner. He goes on to address Adonis’s inner struggle, gently correcting the belief that one has to be absolutely perfect to keep loved ones in their life. He emphasizes that family does not run from mistakes or judge people by their individual flaws, but rather loves them unconditionally for wh...