Devin Lee Harjes, an American actor of immense talent, was born in Lubbock, Texas, to Randy and Rosanne Harjes. From a young age, he demonstrated a profound affinity for animals, growing up amidst horses and developing exceptional equestrian skills. By the tender age of five, he had already won a saddle in a prestigious equestrian competition, showcasing his remarkable aptitude.
As he grew older, Devin's passion for acting only intensified, leading him to pursue formal education in the field at college. He began his professional career on the off-Broadway stage and in independent film productions in New York. In addition to his acting endeavors, Devin was also a skilled practitioner of martial arts.
Devin's breakout role came when he portrayed world heavyweight boxing champion Jack Dempsey in two episodes of the gritty crime drama Boardwalk Empire in 2010. The following year, he starred as an awkward social outcast in the introspective motion picture The Forest Is Red, which went on to win the Best Non-European Feature Film award at The European Independent Film Festival.
Throughout his career, Devin featured in numerous television shows, including Gotham, Daredevil, and Manifest, showcasing his versatility as a supporting actor. He played the role of Clyde, a regular fence for Selena, in Gotham, Oscar, one of Kingpin's evil minions, in Daredevil, and Peter Baylor, a recurring character in season two of the supernatural fantasy series Manifest.
Tragically, Devin Lee Harjes succumbed to cancer at the age of just 41, leaving behind a promising career and a legacy of memorable performances.
