-Kareem Said, # 97S444 (a.k.a Goodson Truman-birth name).
-Played by Eamonn Walker
-Convicted June 6, 1997 for arson in the second degree. He blew up a white owned warehouse.-Sentenced to 18 years, eligible for parole in 5 years.
-Leader of the Muslims.-Published author.
-Suffers from hypertension and had a heart attack during the firstseason.
-Though he didn't start the riot of 97 he quickly takes control of the situation and organizes the inmates to make their demands.
-Was offered clemency by Gov. Devlin but Said refuses for politicalreasons.
-Organizes a civil suit against Oswald/State in regards to riot and meets sister of slain inmate. Tricia Ross develops relationship with Said and the muslims turn over leadership to another inmate. The relationship never progresses as Tricia moves to another state after the lawsuit is won. Said returns to leader of Muslims eventually.
-Said works with McManus to remove Querns from Em City Manager position and bring Em City back to order. He gets a tape made by Adebesi that proves of the unit corruption and Adebesi finds out. A fight to the death occurs where Adebesi is fatally stabbed by Said. Said is found innocent due to self defense.
-The guilt over Adebesi's death plagues Said. He is further traumatized over the death of another muslim who threw himself in front of Said, saving his life. He reaches a boiling point and in protecting Beecher (who has become a friend), Said stabs Shillinger and Robson. Said pleads guilty to attempted murder.
-He tries to redeem himself by helping fellow inmate Omar White. This relationship is tumultuous but Said eventually helps Omar stay off drugs and in turn, Omar protects Said from a plot to kill him.
-Eamonn Walker..British born actor of Trinidad decent. Married and father of three children. Started career as a dancer but later became an actor when he suffered a leg injury. He was inspired by actor Sidney Poitier. Well known in Britain for his work in theatre and British TV series. Came to the U.S. for the role of Kareem Said in HBO's Oz for which he received an cable ace award. Maintains residences in both London and NYC. Has appeared in "Unbreakable", "Once In The Life", "Homicide: Life Everlasting", "Othello" and the upcoming Showtime movie, "Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story". He is currently filming "Hostile Act" with Bruce Willis.