Ed Harris

Edward Allen "Ed" Harris (born November 28, 1950) is an American actor. He was born in Tenafly, New Jersey, as the son of a singer. He was a star athlete in high school and won a sports scholarship to Columbia University. Two years later his family moved to Oklahoma and he followed after having discovered his interest in acting in various theater plays. He enrolled at the University of Oklahoma to study drama. After several successful roles in the local theater, he moved to Los Angeles, California, and enrolled at the California Institute of the Arts.

Academy Award Nominations

• 2003 - Best Actor in a Supporting Role - The Hours
• 2001 - Best Actor in a Leading Role - Pollock
• 1999 - Best Actor in a Supporting Role - The Truman Show
• 1996 - Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Apollo 13