Early Life & Education
- Full Name: Edward Allen Harris (Ed Harris)
- Born: November 28, 1950
- Birthplace: Englewood, New Jersey, USA
- Parents: Margaret (travel agent) and Robert Harris (bookstore owner, singer)
- Education: Attended Columbia University before transferring to the University of Oklahoma, where he discovered acting. Later studied at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts).
Acting Career
Ed Harris is known for his commanding presence, intense performances, and versatility in film, television, and theater.
Early Career (1970s-1980s)
- Began with small roles in television and film.
- Gained attention for his role in The Right Stuff (1983), playing astronaut John Glenn.
- Starred in Places in the Heart (1984) and Sweet Dreams (1985).
1990s: Breakthrough & Acclaimed Roles
- Earned critical praise for his performance in Glengarry Glen Ross (1992).
- Played Christof, the enigmatic creator in The Truman Show (1998), earning an Academy Award nomination.
- Starred in Apollo 13 (1995), receiving another Oscar nomination.
- Gave a memorable performance in The Rock (1996).
2000s–Present: Established Hollywood Icon
- Won a Golden Globe for The Truman Show.
- Starred in A Beautiful Mind (2001) and Enemy at the Gates (2001).
- Directed and starred in Pollock (2000), a biopic about painter Jackson Pollock, earning another Oscar nomination.
- Featured in Gone Baby Gone (2007), Snowpiercer (2013), and Westworld (2016-2022).
Personal Life
- Spouse: Married to actress Amy Madigan since 1983.
- Children: One daughter, Lily Dolores Harris.
- Hobbies: Passionate about painting, literature, and stage acting.
Legacy & Impact
Ed Harris is known for his intense performances, often playing authoritative or morally complex characters. His work in both mainstream and independent films has solidified him as one of Hollywood’s most respected actors.
