Best Known For:The film The Right Stuff
Breakthrough:Breakthrough role as John Glenn in The Right Stuff in 1983
10 Quick Facts About Edward Allen Harris
- Full Name: Edward Allen Harris
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: the film The Right Stuff
- Age: 75 years old
- Date of Birth: November 28, 1950
- Place of Birth: Englewood, New Jersey
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Amy Madigan
- Children: Lily Dolores Harris
Edward Allen Harris Age
Edward Allen Harris is about 76 years old as of 2026. Edward Allen Harris was born in 1950.
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Edward Allen Harris Height
Edward Allen Harris stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches. This is approximately 175 cm.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Columbia University, University of Oklahoma, and other institutions.
- Columbia University
- Period: 1969–1971
- University of Oklahoma
- Field of Study: Drama
- California Institute of the Arts
- Qualification: BFA
- Field of Study: Theatre
- Period: graduated 1975
Career & Work
Edward Allen Harris' career includes acting and entertainment roles with HBO.
Organization: HBO
Role: Actor
Period: 2016–2022
Details: Westworld
Rise to Fame
Edward Allen Harris rose to prominence for his role in the film The Right Stuff.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Apollo 13, The Truman Show, and Pollock.
Film
- Film: Apollo 13 (Gene Kranz, 1995) — Academy Award nomination
- Film: The Truman Show (Christof, 1998) — Golden Globe winner
- Film: Pollock (Jackson Pollock, 2000) — Also director
- Film: The Right Stuff (John Glenn, 1983)
Awards & Achievements
- Golden Globe Award — HFPA — The Truman Show
- Screen Actors Guild Award — SAG-AFTRA — Apollo 13
Edward Allen Harris Family & Relationships
Edward Allen Harris is married to Amy Madigan. He has 1 child, including Lily Dolores Harris.
- Father: Robert L. Harris
- Mother: Margaret Harris
- Siblings:
- Robert Harris
- Spencer Harris
- Children:
- Lily Dolores Harris (1993)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Edward Allen Harris
- Popular As: Ed Harris
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 28, 1950
- Age: 75
- Birthday: November 28
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Englewood, New Jersey
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 9 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Robert L. Harris
- Mother: Margaret Harris
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Amy Madigan
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Amy Madigan (Spouse • Wife)
- Robert L. Harris (Parent • Father)
