Age, Biography, and Wiki
Ed Harris was born on November 28, 1950, in Englewood, New Jersey. His father was a singer with the Fred Waring Chorus, and his mother was a travel agent. Harris has two brothers, one older and one younger. He began his acting career in the late 1970s and has since become a household name in Hollywood.
| Occupation | Football Players |
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| Date of Birth | 28 November 1950 |
| Age | 74 Years |
| Birth Place | Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
| Country | Jersey |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Ed Harris stands at a height of approximately 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) and weighs around 170 lbs (77 kg), though specific measurements may vary slightly depending on the source. His physical presence is often noted for adding depth to his characters.
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches |
| Weight | 170 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Ed Harris has been married to actress Amy Madigan since 1983. The couple is known for their enduring relationship and mutual support in their careers.
Harris has appeared in numerous leading and supporting roles, including in Creepshow (1982), The Right Stuff (1983), Under Fire (1983), Places in the Heart (1984), The Abyss (1989), Glengarry Glen Ross (1992), The Firm (1993), Nixon (1995), The Rock (1996), Stepmom (1998), A Beautiful Mind (2001), Enemy at the Gates (2001), Radio (2003), A History of Violence (2005), Gone Baby Gone (2007), National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007), Snowpiercer (2013), Mother! (2017), The Lost Daughter (2021), and Top Gun: Maverick (2022). In addition to directing Pollock, Harris directed the Western film Appaloosa (2008).
"Bob" Harris (1922–2014), who sang with the Fred Waring chorus and worked at the bookstore of the Art Institute of Chicago. Ed has an older brother, Robert and a younger brother, Paul. Ed grew up in a middle-class Presbyterian family. His parents were from Oklahoma. He graduated from Tenafly High School in 1969, where he had played on the football team and served as the team's captain in his senior year.
In 1983, Harris became well known after portraying astronaut John Glenn in The Right Stuff. In 1984, he co starred in the Robert Benton directed drama film Places in the Heart; during production of this film, Harris met and married his wife Amy Madigan.
Also in 1984 he co-starred along with Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell in the Jonathan Demme directed World War II biopic Swing Shift and in 1985 played abusive husband Charlie Dick to Jessica Lange's Patsy Cline in the HBO film Sweet Dreams. In 1986, he received a Tony Award nomination in the Best Actor in a Play category for his role in George Furth's Precious Sons. He also won the Theatre World Award and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play for his performance. Harris then portrayed William Walker, a 19th-century American who appointed himself President of Nicaragua, in Walker (1987). That same year, he played Harry Nash in the HBO television thriller film The Last Innocent Man.
In 2010, he and wife Amy Madigan appeared together in Ash Adams' independent crime drama Once Fallen. Later that same year Harris starred in the survival drama The Way Back as Mr. Smith. His performance received much critical praise, and he was suggested by critics to receive a fifth Oscar nomination. Also in 2010, he portrayed the role of Jason Hudson in Call of Duty: Black Ops. In 2012, he co-starred alongside Sam Worthington in the thriller film Man on a Ledge for Summit Entertainment. He then won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film and was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for his performance as Senator John McCain in the HBO made for television drama Game Change. In 2013, he appeared in the western thriller Sweetwater, and starred opposite Annette Bening in the romantic drama film The Face of Love. Harris then voiced Mission Control in Alfonso Cuarón's space epic Gravity (2013), starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. In 2015, he portrayed the title character in the film version of the Shakespeare tragedy Cymbeline. In 2016, he appeared alongside Madigan and Taissa Farmiga in The New Group's revival of Sam Shepard's Buried Child, for which he was nominated for the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play.
In 2016, he also began playing the villainous Man in Black in HBO's sci-fi thriller series Westworld, and had a co-starring role in the ensemble cast of Warren Beatty's romantic comedy drama Rules Don't Apply, with Lily Collins and Alden Ehrenreich. In 2017, he appeared in Dean Devlin's sci-fi film Geostorm, alongside Gerard Butler and Andy García. Harris had been previously set to star in Alejandro González Iñárritu's Starz drama series The One Percent with Hilary Swank and Ed Helms. Harris co-starred in Darren Aronofsky's horror film Mother! (2017), alongside Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Domhnall Gleeson. Harris also starred in the 2017 movie Kodachrome. His performance was widely regarded as one of the film's highlights.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Ed Harris's net worth is estimated to be around $25 million, with some sources suggesting it could be as high as $30 million. His primary earnings come from his extensive acting career, which includes roles in blockbuster films and television series. For his role in the HBO series "Westworld," he earned a salary of $175,000 per episode.
Career, Business, and Investments
Harris has had a successful career spanning over four decades with more than 100 acting credits. He is known for memorable performances in films such as "The Abyss," "Apollo 13," and "A History of Violence." In addition to acting, Harris has also ventured into directing and screenwriting, notably with the films "Pollock" (2000) and "Appaloosa" (2008).
In 2025, there is no specific information available about new business ventures or investments by Ed Harris. His focus remains on his acting and directing career.
Harris began his career on the stage. In 1976, he played an FBI agent in the world premiere of Thomas Rickman's play Baalam at the Pasadena Repertory Theatre located at the historic The Hotel Carver. He followed that at the Pasadena Repertory Theatre in 1976 playing Lot in the West Coast premiere of Tennessee Williams' play Kingdom of Earth (aka The Seven Descents of Myrtle). Harris' first film role came in 1978 with a minor part in the suspense film Coma, starring Geneviève Bujold and Michael Douglas. His first major role in a film came two years later with Borderline (1980), in which he starred alongside Charles Bronson. In 1981, Harris played the lead as motorcycler William "Billy" Davis, (a role modeled after King Arthur), in Knightriders, directed by George A. Romero. The following year, he had a small role as Hank Blaine in Creepshow, also directed by Romero.
In 1992, Harris co starred as Dave Moss in the drama film Glengarry Glen Ross, based on the play of the same name by David Mamet. He won the Valladolid International Film Festival Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film. He next appeared in the films The Firm (1993) and Needful Things (1993), before portraying the lead role of Kyle Bodine in the neo noir film China Moon (1994).
Social Network
Ed Harris is not notably active on major social media platforms, preferring to maintain a private personal life. However, his work and achievements are frequently discussed and celebrated by fans and industry professionals alike.
Harris has a reputation for being serious on the film set. He told a journalist in 2006, "I don't like bullshittin' ... so, I guess that comes across as serious." On March 13, 2015, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard, for his work in motion pictures. Harris received an honorary degree from Muhlenberg College on May 17, 2015.
Education
Harris attended Tenafly High School in New Jersey and later studied at Columbia University before transferring to the University of Oklahoma, where he eventually earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in drama. His educational background laid the foundation for his successful career in the arts.
In summary, Ed Harris is a highly respected figure in the entertainment industry, known for his versatility and dedication to his craft. His net worth and career achievements reflect his enduring impact on film and television.
A star athlete in high school, Ed Harris played varsity football at Columbia University and was a teammate of future United States Attorney General Eric Holder. At Columbia, where he said he succumbed to the "Morningside Heights blues" after two years, he was a resident in Carman Hall. When his family moved to New Mexico two years later, Harris followed, 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 local theaters (such as the Jewel Box Theater in Oklahoma City), he moved to Los Angeles and enrolled at the California Institute of the Arts, where he spent two years and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1975.
