Born Sherwin David Harris in Chicago, Illinois to John and Mattie Harris. However, he works under his nickname, Wood. Attended New York University Graduate Acting Program at the Tisch School. Has performed in various stage productions including plays by August Wilson, William Shakespeare and Tennessee Williams. Wood or "little Sherwin" is the younger brother of 'Steve Harris' , star of the ABC legal drama The Practice. Wood like his brother, splits his time between New York and California.