Don Harvey

Born:31. mai 1960

Place of Birth:St. Clair Shores, Michigan, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Don Harvey, born and raised in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, is a versatile American actor and voice actor known for his compelling performances on both the big and small screens. His journey into the world of acting began during his high school years, where he discovered his passion for the craft. Moving on to the University of Michigan, Harvey delved into English and Economics studies while also exploring classical ballet for two years, showcasing his diverse interests and talents.

After honing his skills at the prestigious Yale School of Drama, where he earned a Masters of Fine Arts in Acting, Harvey embarked on a successful career in the entertainment industry. Throughout the late '80s and beyond, he graced the silver screen with his presence in a wide range of films, amassing an impressive filmography of over 30 feature films. His notable roles in acclaimed productions such as "Casualties of War," "Die Hard 2," and "The Thin Red Line" solidified his reputation as a talented character actor.

Among his many on-screen portrayals, one that stands out is his portrayal of "Black Sox" conspirator Swede Risberg in John Sayles' "Eight Men Out," showcasing his ability to bring complex historical characters to life with depth and authenticity. In addition to his film work, Harvey has made a significant impact on television, with memorable appearances on popular shows like "Miami Vice," "NYPD Blue," "The Pretender," "Medium," and "Numb3rs," demonstrating his versatility across different genres and formats.

With a career spanning decades, Don Harvey has proven himself to be a versatile and dedicated actor who brings a unique blend of charisma and skill to every role he undertakes. His ability to seamlessly transition between film and television, embodying a diverse array of characters with nuance and depth, has earned him a well-deserved place in the entertainment industry. As a respected figure in the world of acting, Harvey continues to captivate audiences with his talent and passion for storytelling, leaving a lasting impression with each performance.

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Skuespill

Taken 3

Garcia

2014

Ex-government operative Bryan Mills finds his life is shattered when he's falsely accused of a murder that hits close to home. As he's pursued by a savvy police inspector, Mills employs his particular set of skills to track the real killer and exact his unique brand of justice.

Noah

Mean Uncle

2014

A man who suffers visions of an apocalyptic deluge takes measures to protect his family from the coming flood.

The Untouchables

Preseuski

1987

Elliot Ness, an ambitious prohibition agent, is determined to take down Al Capone. In order to achieve this goal, he forms a group given the nickname “The Untouchables”.

Gangster Squad

Officer Funston

2013

Los Angeles, 1949. Ruthless, Brooklyn-born mob king Mickey Cohen runs the show in this town, reaping the ill-gotten gains from the drugs, the guns, the prostitutes and — if he has his way — every wire bet placed west of Chicago. And he does it all with the protection of not only his own paid goons, but also the police and the politicians who are under his control. It’s enough to intimidate even the bravest, street-hardened cop… except, perhaps, for the small, secret crew of LAPD outsiders led by Sgt. John O’Mara and Jerry Wooters who come together to try to tear Cohen’s world apart.

Public Enemies

Customer at Steuben Club

2009

Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger's charm and audacity endear him to much of America's downtrodden public, but he's also a thorn in the side of J. Edgar Hoover and the fledgling FBI. Desperate to capture the elusive outlaw, Hoover makes Dillinger his first Public Enemy Number One and assigns his top agent, Melvin Purvis, the task of bringing him in dead or alive.

Die Hard 2

Garber

1990

One year after his heroics in Los Angeles, John McClane is an off-duty cop who is the wrong guy in the wrong place at the wrong time. On a snowy Christmas Eve, as he waits for his wife's plane to land at Washington Dulles International Airport, terrorists take over the air traffic control system in a plot to free a South American army general and drug smuggler being flown into the US to face drug charges. It's now up to McClane to take on the terrorists, while coping with an inept airport police chief, an uncooperative anti-terrorist squad, and the life of his wife and everyone else trapped in planes circling overhead.

The Thin Red Line

Sgt. Becker

1998

The story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce World War II battle of Guadalcanal. It follows their journey, from the surprise of an unopposed landing, through the bloody and exhausting battles that follow, to the ultimate departure of those who survived.

Hudson Hawk

Snickers

1991

Eddie Hawkins, called Hudson Hawk has just been released from ten years of prison and is planning to spend the rest of his life honestly. But then the crazy Mayflower couple blackmail him to steal some of the works of Leonardo da Vinci. If he refuses, they threaten to kill his friend Tommy.

Vice

Kasansky

2015

Julian Michaels has designed the ultimate resort: VICE, where anything goes and the customers can play out their wildest fantasies with artificial inhabitants who look, think and feel like humans. When an artificial becomes self-aware and escapes, she finds herself caught in the crossfire between Julian's mercenaries and a cop who is hell-bent on shutting down Vice, and stopping the violence once and for all.

Tank Girl

Sgt. Small

1995

After a comet disrupts the rain cycle of Earth, the planet has become a desolate, barren desert by the year 2033. With resources scarce, Kesslee, head of the powerful and evil Water & Power Corporation, the de facto government, has taken control of the water supply. Unwilling to cower under Kesslee's tyrannical rule, a pair of outlaws known as Tank Girl and Jet Girl rise up, joining the mysterious rebel Rippers to destroy the corrupt system.

Secret in Their Eyes

Fierro

2015

A tight-knit team of FBI investigators, along with their District Attorney supervisor, is suddenly torn apart when they discover that one of their own teenage daughters has been brutally murdered.

Casualties of War

Cpl. Thomas E. Clark

1989

During the Vietnam War, a soldier finds himself the outsider of his own squad when they unnecessarily kidnap a female villager.

Eight Men Out

Swede Risberg

1988

Buck Weaver and Hap Felsch are young idealistic players on the Chicago White Sox, a pennant-winning team owned by Charles Comiskey - a penny-pinching, hands-on manager who underpays his players and treats them with disdain. And when gamblers and hustlers discover that Comiskey's demoralized players are ripe for a money-making scheme, one by one the team members agree to throw the World Series. But when the White Sox are defeated, a couple of sports writers smell a fix and a national scandal explodes, ripping the cover off America's favorite pastime.

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker

Chucko (voice)

2000

The Joker is back with a vengeance, and Neo-Gotham's Dark Knight, Terry McGinnis, needs answers as he stands alone to face the old Gotham's most infamous Clown Prince of Crime.

Creepshow 2

Andy Cavanaugh

1987

Three macabre tales from the latest issue of a boy's favorite comic book, dealing with a vengeful wooden Native American, a monstrous blob in a lake, and an undying hitchhiker.

The Relic

Spota

1997

A homicide detective teams up with an evolutionary biologist to hunt a giant creature that is killing people in a Chicago museum.