Ed Harris
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Gender: Male
Place of Birth: Englewood, New Jersey, USA
Biography:
Edward Allen Harris, an American actor and filmmaker, has captivated audiences with his versatile performances throughout his illustrious career. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, he embarked on his journey into the world of acting, a passion ignited at an early age.
Harris's remarkable talent was recognized with Academy Award nominations for his memorable roles in Apollo 13 (1995), The Truman Show (1998), Pollock (2000), and The Hours (2002). His exceptional acting skills have also been showcased through numerous leading and supporting roles, including iconic films such as Creepshow (1982), The Right Stuff (1983), The Abyss (1989), State of Grace (1990), Glengarry Glen Ross (1992), The Firm (1993), Needful Things (1993), Nixon (1995), The Rock (1996), Stepmom (1998), A Beautiful Mind (2001), Enemy at the Gates (2001), A History of Violence (2005), Gone Baby Gone (2007), National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007), Snowpiercer (2013), Mother! (2017), The Lost Daughter (2021), and Top Gun: Maverick (2022).
In addition to acting, Harris has demonstrated his directorial skills by helming the critically acclaimed film Pollock (2000) and the Western movie Appaloosa (2008). His diverse talent has earned him numerous accolades throughout his career.
Harris's prowess on television is equally impressive, with notable performances as Miles Roby in the miniseries Empire Falls (2005) and United States Senator John McCain in the television movie Game Change (2012), which won him a prestigious Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor—Series, Miniseries, or Television Film. From 2016 to 2022, he starred as the enigmatic Man in Black in the HBO series Westworld, earning a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series along the way.
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