Ed Harris (born 1950

Class of 1969), actor.[59][61][71]

What is Ed Harris (born 1950 known for?

Ed Harris, born on November 28, 1950 in Englewood, New Jersey, is a distinguished American actor and filmmaker, recognized for his numerous commendable performances. Harris was raised in the suburb of Tenafly, New Jersey, and is a proud alumnus of Tenafly High School. He played on the school's football team and served as the team captain in his senior year.

Post high school, Harris attended Columbia University where he played varsity football alongside future United States Attorney General Eric Holder. He later moved with his family to New Mexico, where he discovered his passion for acting and went on to pursue theater.

Over the years, Harris's acting prowess has led to several acclaimed roles. His performances in films like 'Apollo 13', 'The Truman Show', 'Pollock', and 'The Hours' brought him extensive critical acclaim and Academy Award nominations. Additionally, Harris delivered outstanding performances in 'The Right Stuff', 'The Abyss', 'State of Grace', 'Glengarry Glen Ross', 'The Firm', 'Nixon', 'The Rock', 'Stepmom', 'A Beautiful Mind', 'Enemy at the Gates', 'A History of Violence', 'Gone Baby Gone', 'National Treasure: Book of Secrets', 'Snowpiercer', 'Mother!', 'The Lost Daughter', and 'Top Gun: Maverick'.

Beyond acting, Harris has also directed notable films such as 'Pollock', and the Western film 'Appaloosa'. His upcoming projects include joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the Disney+ series, 'Wonder Man'.

Harris's television credits include his roles as Miles Roby in the miniseries 'Empire Falls' and as United States Senator John McCain in the television movie 'Game Change', which earned him the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film. He also received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in the HBO series 'Westworld'.

Despite his extensive career in film and television, Harris has never forgotten his roots in Tenafly, New Jersey.