Inspiring Conversations with Harold Denson of Pittsburgh, PA

Today we’d like to introduce you to Harold Denson.

Harold, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
My name is Harold Denson, and I’m a new aspiring actor from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. My journey has been anything but traditional, but every twist, every struggle, and every moment of growth has led me to where I am today.

I was born and raised in Homewood, one of the toughest neighborhoods on the East Side of Pittsburgh. It’s a place where survival often feels like the only goal, and where dreams can easily get swallowed up by the streets. I grew up alongside my little brother, Raymond, raised by our incredible mother, LuRita. She did everything she could to keep us grounded, even while working hard and holding the family together.

Ironically, even though my father was a Pittsburgh city police officer, I still found myself in and out of trouble as a teen. The streets had a pull, and I wasn’t always strong enough to resist. But somewhere along the way, I got tired, tired of running, tired of failing, tired of disappointing myself and my family.

That’s when I turned to sports. Baseball and football became my escape. I played for the Homewood Little League, and it gave me a sense of purpose. I channeled my energy into something positive and eventually graduated from Perry Traditional Academy on the North Side of Pittsburgh.

After high school, I bounced around between trade schools, trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life. I was always chasing something that felt just out of reach until one day, I walked past the acting department at Point Park College. I’d always had a passion for storytelling and performance, and something about it just clicked. I started taking in-person acting classes there, but unfortunately, the program ended and wasn’t brought back. That was a tough blow.

At 21, I became a father for the first time, and that moment changed everything for me. I knew I had to get serious about providing for my son. That’s when I joined the local Nine Bricklayers Masonry Union. It was good, honest work, and it helped me support my family. But deep down, the fire for acting never left.

Years passed, and after bouncing in and out of jobs, I finally caught a break. I got a casting call to be a featured background actor in Season 2 of “Mayor of Kingstown.” I played one of Bunny’s Crips. It was a small role, but it opened a huge door. I was called back for Seasons 3 and 4, and that’s where I met my acting coach, Phil Rice, who plays “Digo,” one of Bunny’s main guys. That meeting changed everything.

Phil didn’t just teach me the craft, he helped me build a foundation. Because of his guidance, I now have a résumé, an actor’s reel, professional headshots, and most importantly, I’m represented by an agency. Since then, I’ve been blessed to work on shows like “American Rust,” Lee Daniels’ “The Deliverance,” and the “HERSHEY” movie. I’ve also landed main and co-star roles in several short films and web series.

One of my biggest roles yet is coming up this July. I’ll be playing a main role as a bank robber in a new series called “What Lies in the Shadows.” I’m excited, grateful, and more motivated than ever.

I owe it all to God and to my coach, Phil Rice. Without that divine connection, none of this would’ve been possible. Phil isn’t just a coach, he’s become a great friend and brother to me, someone who believed in my talent and never let me settle.

Moving forward, I’m focused on perfecting my craft and staying ready for every opportunity, whether it comes from my agency or directly through Actors Access. I’m living proof that no matter where you come from, even if it’s the heart of a rough neighborhood, your dreams are possible if you stay the course and keep the faith.

This is just the beginning.

Harold Denson

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
I had a few obstacles and challenges, which sometimes I still do, but that is part of what we do. It comes with the territory. When will first starting out, I struggled with remembering lines and being comfortable in front of the camera. That’s why it is very important to always get the teaching you need and thanks to Phil Rice I was able to overcome those obstacles and fears. I have learned that nothing is easy in this business, but it’s very simple. If you stick to the blueprint of what you’re taught and apply it to your craft consistently, you will eventually be able to leap over the hurdles smoothly. There’s always gonna be ups and downs, even for the most famous of us, but the key is to keep pushing through and never give up

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Lmj Logistics, LLC?
My business is a delivery service that delivers General freight to the public

What sort of changes are you expecting over the next 5-10 years?
I see the doors opening more and more for a broad range of opportunities for a lot of upcoming aspiring actors

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