Ed Harris - Biography, Age, Birthday, Chinese Zodiac & Facts
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Ed Harris

Ed Harris - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornNovember 28, 1950
Age75
BirthplaceEnglewood, New Jersey, USA
Zodiac SignSagittarius - (see also Ed Harris's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacTiger
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForPerformances in films such as 'Apollo 13', 'The Truman Show', 'Pollock', 'A Beautiful Mind', and his role in the HBO series 'Westworld'.

Intro

Ed Harris is an acclaimed American actor, director, and producer renowned for his intense performances in both film and television. He has received widespread recognition for his roles in critically acclaimed movies and is known for his versatility and dedication to his craft.

Early Life & Background

Ed Harris was born on November 28, 1950, in Englewood, New Jersey. He is the son of Margaret, a travel agent, and Bob Harris, who sang with the Fred Waring chorus and worked at the bookstore of the Art Institute of Chicago. Harris attended Columbia University, where he played football, before moving to Oklahoma with his family and later pursuing acting at the California Institute of the Arts.

Career Highlights

  • Received Academy Award nominations for 'Apollo 13' (1995), 'The Truman Show' (1998), 'Pollock' (2000), and 'The Hours' (2002).
  • Won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for 'The Truman Show'.
  • Starred as the Man in Black in HBO's 'Westworld' (2016–present).
  • Made his directorial debut with 'Pollock' (2000), for which he also starred as Jackson Pollock.

Trivia

  • Harris is known for immersing himself deeply into his roles, often undergoing significant physical and emotional preparation.
  • He has been married to actress Amy Madigan since 1983.
  • He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Ed Harris?

Ed Harris is 75 years old.

When was Ed Harris born?

Ed Harris was born the 28 November 1950.

Where is Ed Harris from?

Englewood, New Jersey, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About November 28th, 1950, in brief:

  • Historical events: On November 28, 1950, an assassination attempt was made on President Harry S. Truman by two Puerto Rican nationalists. They were apprehended before they could carry out their plan, which involved an armed attack on the Blair House where Truman was staying. This incident highlighted the tensions surrounding national security during the early Cold War period.
  • Day of the week: November 28th, 1950 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Gene Autry
  • Popular movie: All About Eve directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Harris
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ed-Harris
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000438/