Harry Goaz
American actor
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Harry Goaz (born 1960 or 1961)[1] is an American actor best known for his roles as Deputy Andy Brennan on the television series, Twin Peaks (1990–1991, 2017), and as Sgt. Knight on the NBC television series, Eerie, Indiana (1991–1992).
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| Born | 1960 or 1961 (age 65–66) North Carolina, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Texas at Austin |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Known for | Twin Peaks |
Early life and education
Goaz was born in North Carolina and grew up in Beaumont, Texas.[2][3] He attended the University of Texas at Austin and studied acting under William Traylor at the Loft Studio in Los Angeles, California.[2][3]
Career
Goaz first met David Lynch while driving him to a memorial tribute to Roy Orbison, and Lynch later cast him for the role of Deputy Andy Brennan in the television series Twin Peaks.[4] Goaz followed Twin Peaks with Eerie, Indiana, a paranormal television show created by Joe Dante.[5] Goaz has also taken roles in independent films, such as Steven Soderbergh's The Underneath.[6]
His piece of micro-fiction, "Donald's Holy Head", was published in Blacktop Passages in 2013.[7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me | Deputy Andy Brennan | Scenes deleted |
| 1995 | The Underneath | Guard Casey | |
| 2005 | Deadroom | Layton | |
| 2009 | St. Nick | Detective | |
| 2010 | Earthling | Thomas Head | |
| 2014 | Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces | Deputy Andy Brennan |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1991 | Twin Peaks | Deputy Andy Brennan | 26 episodes |
| 1991–1992 | Eerie, Indiana | Sgt. Knight | 5 episodes |
| 2017 | Twin Peaks | Deputy Andy Brennan | 9 episodes |
