Harry-O

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This article is about the criminal. For the television series starring David Janssen, see Harry O (TV series).

Harry-O is the alias of Michael Harris, a black gangster currently serving time in prison. He was prominent in the 1980's as a crack cocaine dealer, as well as for his legitimate business ventures, such as producing Denzel Washington's Broadway debut play. In 1988, he was arrested for murder conspiracy, and is up for parole in 2005. He reportedly gave Suge Knight the money to start Death Row Records.