London-born, classically-trained actor Harry Van Gorkum has amassed an impressive career in all aspects of acting, including stage theater, film, and television. After attending Lancaster University, Harry began his acting career in theater, participating in numerous stage productions throughout England. His notable appearance in the award-winning play "Being At Home With Claude" showcased his exceptional talent. When Harry moved to America, he expanded his acting repertoire with guest appearances on various television series, including the hit shows "Seinfeld," "Friends," "Just Shoot Me," "CSI," "Jag," and "The Nanny," where he played a recurring character as the love interest of Fran Drescher.
In film, Harry has appeared in a range of productions, including "Batman & Robin" (1997),"Gone In Sixty Seconds" (2000) alongside Nicolas Cage, and "Escape Under Pressure" (2000) with Rob Lowe. He has also shared the screen with seasoned action stars Steven Seagal in "The Foreigner" (2003),Bruce Willis in "Tears of the Sun" (2003),and Sylvester Stallone in "Avenging Angelo" (2002). Furthermore, Harry showcased his comedic skills in "Pink Panther 2" (2009) and had a recurring role on the final season of "24" (2010),playing the British Foreign Minister Louis Dalton.
In addition to his film and television credits, Harry has also appeared in the top-grossing film of 2010, "Karate Kid," as well as two Disney shows, "I'm in the Band" (2011) and "Wizards of Waverly Place" (2011).