Jared Harris

I've long believed Jared Harris is the rare second-generation actor who turned a famous surname into a footnote. Being Richard Harris's son could have defined him; instead, he built a reputation on quiet, meticulous craft, the kind of performer who elevates every ensemble he joins. What fascinates me is his patience: no shortcut to leading-man stardom, just decades of stage training and character work until the industry finally caught up with him, awards in hand. He projects intelligence without vanity, gravity without showiness. In an era of instant celebrity, his slow-burn career feels almost radical, and to me he is proof that the long road still produces the deepest actors.

Name (English)

Jared Harris

Name (Japanese)

ジャレッド・ハリス

Reading

じゃれっど・はりす

Born

August 24, 1961 (age 64)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Virgo / Ox

Origin

Hammersmith, United Kingdom

Occupation

actor / film actor / television actor / film director / stage actor

University

Duke University

Awards & achievements

• 1998 Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award

Motto

Private

• Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jaredharris/
• Xhttps://x.com/JaredHarris
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%83%AC%E3%83%83%E3%83%89%E3%83%BB%E3%83%8F%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B9

Tags

• actor
• film actor
• television actor

Last updated

2026-06-11

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