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United States Ed Harris is an acclaimed American actor and filmmaker, recognized for his impactful performances across film, television, and stage. His career milestones include multiple Academy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award.
Ed Harris has engaged in brand endorsements including a partnership with The Home Depot, among other associations.
In 2002, Ed Harris appeared in advertisements for the Vauxhall Vectra in the United Kingdom.
Born in Tenafly, New Jersey, on November 28, 1950, Edward Allen Harris developed an interest in acting after attending Columbia University where he played football. He subsequently enrolled in the University of Oklahoma’s theater department and later graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the California Institute of the Arts in 1975. Harris began his career in theater and television guest spots in the mid-1970s. His early film roles included *Coma* (1978) and a starring role in George A. Romero’s *Knightriders* (1981).
A significant career turning point occurred in 1983 when he gained widespread recognition for portraying astronaut John Glenn in *The Right Stuff*. This period also saw his New York stage debut in Sam Shepard’s “Fool for Love,” earning him an Obie for Outstanding Actor. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Harris continued to build a distinguished filmography, earning his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for *Apollo 13* (1995). He received further Oscar nominations for *The Truman Show* (1998) and *The Hours* (2002).
In 2000, Harris made his directorial debut with *Pollock*, also starring as artist Jackson Pollock, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. His television work includes notable roles such as William / The Man in Black in HBO’s *Westworld* (2016–2022), for which he received a Primetime Emmy nomination, and John McCain in *Game Change* (2012), earning him a Golden Globe Award. He continues to be a prominent figure in the industry, performing in stage productions like *To Kill a Mockingbird* on Broadway and films such as *Top Gun: Maverick* (2022).
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